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Girl Scout cupcake challenge Nov. 8
Girl Scouts from the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau area will hold their second annual cupcake challenge from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 8 at Trempealeau Elementary School, 24231 Fifth St.
Caregivers Connect reflects on 'finding your heart'
Deadline to register for the next meeting of Caregivers Connect is Oct. 31.
Franken and McFadden clash in free-for-all debate
MINNEAPOLIS — Sen. Al Franken and Republican hopeful Mike McFadden met Sunday in what resembled more of a free-for-all than a debate.
Point of contention: Medicaid money
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker proudly defends his decision to reject hundreds of millions of federal dollars to pay for expanding Medicaid coverage, even though polls show most Wisconsin residen…
Happ, Schimel offer big contrast on many issues
MADISON -- Should Wisconsin’s attorney general always defend state laws when they come under attack in court?
Fort McCoy trained 145,000 in FY2014
Fort McCoy trained more personnel in fiscal year 2014 than it did the year before.
Whitehall plans new well for frac sand mine
MADISON — The Whitehall Municipal Water Utility is seeking state approval to construct a new well to keep up with the thirst of its newest and largest water customer, sand plant operator Hi-Cr…
Breaking the B&B mold in La Crescent
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — Laurie Simmonds realizes that not every man’s idea of a good time is a stay at a bed and breakfast. There’s the perception that most are filled with antiques, musty-smelli…
Partnership aims to get youth out in nature
In order to increase environmental awareness, the Mississippi Valley Conservancy and the La Crosse Community Foundation are working to get more children outside and exposed to nature.
Vanilla still king at Winona's Watkins
WINONA, Minn. — Spend enough time in the kitchen or bathroom,and chances are you’ll come across a Watkins product.
Health care issues topic of forum
SPARTA -- Amy Sue Vruwink and Nancy VanderMeer, candidates in the 70th Assembly District; and Lee Nerison and Peter Flesch, who are vying for the 96th District Assembly seat, will discuss thei…
Little Free Libraries branching out
102414-lt-nws-little-librariesThe Little Free Library trend is sweeping through La Crosse County.
Little Falls couple turns farm vision into reality 1
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (AP) — There are farms all over Central Minnesota, but perhaps none operated by as unlikely farmers as a stretch of acreage east of Little Falls on Minnesota Hwy. 27.
Quilts of Valor: Brothers who served Vietnam honored at Veterans Memorial
TOMAH — Tom Smith’s original plan was to honor his brother, Dickie Smith.
For Goodness' Sake for Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014
Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy. Phone numbers listed are for local agency contacts, not the person in need.
96th Assembly District: Race between former dairy farmers, county board chairmen
Voters in Wisconsin’s 96th Assembly District will elect a former dairy farmer and county board chairman. The question is which one.
Activist dives in dumpsters across the U.S. to highlight food waste
A story about activist Rob Greenfield's stop in La Crosse was published in the Aug. 9 Tribune
Turnout will decide governor's race
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker says there are clear reasons for voters to choose him for a third time in four years — more people are working now than before he took office, taxes are down, and h…
Missing man's body found in town of Hamburg
The body of a 74-year-old Mexican national who wandered away from Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine two weeks ago was found Saturday afternoon in the town of Hamburg.
