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Report: Frac sand industry affects lives of thousands who live near mines
In a raspy voice, longtime family farmer Victoria Trinko spoke alongside environmental advocates and researchers last week, detailing how her life has changed in the three shorts years since a…
ACA leads to 30 to 40 percent drop in St. Clare clients
The number of uninsured people seeking free health care at the St. Clare Health Mission in La Crosse has fallen up to 40 percent under the Affordable Care Act, but the stream of low-income pat…
'People are talking about it'
TOMAH — Ray Rice has triggered a national discussion about domestic violence, and Cindy Clay sees the impact first-hand.
A golden day for the Maple Leaf
It was a perfect summer day dropped into the final week of September, and parade-goers reveled in it.
Catching the vibe; hundreds relax at Boats and Bluegrass
WINONA -- Hundreds gathered for the ninth annual Boats and Bluegrass festival on the shores of the Mississippi River this weekend.
Scrutiny of sheltered workshops raising concerns
For decades, facilities where people with disabilities do basic jobs while separated from non-disabled workers were praised for providing those with developmental disabilities opportunities to…
La Crosse Judge Scott Horne named Festmaster
All rise! Oktoberfest is now in session, and the honorable Judge Scott Horne is presiding.
McFadden lays out plan to replace health care law
ST. PAUL (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden wants to take a scissors to President Barack Obama’s health care law. Now he has a plan to replace it.
County to step away from Park Plaza plan
La Crosse County officials appear ready to give up on a plan once touted as the most promising in years for an $11 million housing development on the county-owned Park Plaza property.
UW-L’s Murphy Library to honor longtime supporters
Two longtime UW-La Crosse administrators will be honored for their long-time commitment to the university’s Murphy Library.
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies
La Crosse County Circuit Court felonies:
UW-L history project seeks to share personal stories about downtown La Crosse
Historians at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse want your stories about the city.
Driver escapes cops, then comes clean
A La Crosse man managed to elude police while driving drunk Friday morning but later came clean, admitting he “freaked out.”
Man falls asleep before smoking meth, gets busted
A La Crosse man was busted for drugs when he fell asleep before he managed to get high.
Five La Crosse flights cancelled
American Airlines cancelled five Chicago-connected flights for Friday into and out of the La Crosse Regional Airport, assistant airport manager Jason Gillett said. They were told La Crosse ser…
West Salem woman caught with two ounces of meth in bra
A 24-year-old West Salem woman was charged Friday with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine after jailers discovered nearly 2 ounces of the drug in her bra.
UW-La Crosse to offer marketing basics workshop
Understanding the basics of marketing is crucial to getting any business or nonprofit organization off the ground and running strong.
UW-L alums strike up the band with camaraderie
Dave Blanchard has worn down a fair amount of shoe leather, marching nearly 100 miles — give or take 5,280 feet or so — in the Maple Leaf Parade in La Crosse.
New building proposed for Rose Street
A local business owner wants city financial assistance to replace a now-vacant Rose Street building on La Crosse’s lower North Side with a new development that would have businesses below and …
Torchlight Parade lights up North Side
After the Torchlight Parade on Thursday night, it’s safe to say Oktoberfest is off and running.
