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Voters in 2 rival camps will elect 2 rival Congresses
PRATT, Kan. — America will elect two Congresses this fall, particularly in the House of Representatives.
Weekend fun
Both cyclists and non-cyclists enjoyed Saturday's Downtown Sound 2014, a music festival held on Pearl Street in conjunction with the La Crosse Area Bicycle Festival.
Kirch left his mark on La Crosse
Larry Kirch headed west last week, bound for Arizona.
Building more than a bike: Volunteer, autistic 10-year-old bond over summer project (copy)
LA CRESCENT, Minn. — There are a lot of reasons 10-year-old Spencer Brown is building a new bicycle this summer.
Blood donation opportunities next month
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September. Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:
For Goodness' Sake for Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014
Administered by La Crosse County, the For Goodness’ Sake program provides donated household goods to the needy. The phone numbers listed are for local agency contacts, not the person in need.
Minnesota woman creates oasis for veterans in pain
SAUK CENTRE, Minn. (AP) — When you talk about budgets and broken promises and what’s the most cost-effective way to help a veteran, it’s to give them purpose, hope and love.
Cat adoption event this week
ONALASKA — The Coulee Region Humane Society is hosting the Shelter Cats are Priceless adoption fair.
State Fair visitors eat up lots of wireless data
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — On top of corn dogs and fried cheese curds, visitors to the Minnesota State Fair are eating up a lot of wireless data.
Wisconsin governor skirts touchy casino decision
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker portrays himself as a man of action, willing to take on tough political fights. It's a huge theme in his re-election campaign, underscored in h…
Driver found dead after hit-and-run, shooting
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Police say a male driver has been found dead — apparently shot after a hit-and-run in Milwaukee.
Recount flips results in Wisconsin Senate primary
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A recount that did not include 110 missing ballots flipped the results in a Democratic primary for a state Senate seat in southwestern Wisconsin, the candidates said.
Key moments give fuel to Minnesota campaign themes
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Several upcoming events on the calendar could help energize campaigns for Minnesota governor and legislative offices, driving the messages voters will hear from candidat…
Wisconsin teen visits all 50 state capitols
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Nick Nelson has known all of the state capitals since he was 5 years old. Now, at age 15, he can say he’s visited all of the state capitols as well.
Globetrotter doesn't let cancer stop her from coddling grandkids
ONALASKA — A diagnosis of breast cancer “stops you in your tracks,” says Mary Sargent, who has heard that verdict twice but chooses globetrotting with grandkids to show that the disease can’t …
Walker deals with double dose of bad economic news
MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker tried to put a positive spin Friday on the one-two punch of lackluster job numbers and a drop in tax collections that will likely put the budget in the red next yea…
Sam and Janet Sokolik: Grateful for help with class reunion
We want to thank La Vern Jonas, Ronald Page, Bonnie Page, Ruth Chalsma, Judy McHugh and Rosanne Fibeger for a great job of setting up the 50-year class reunion of Holmen High School at Paradis…
Mary Kastenschmidt: Thanks for help with Neighbor Night
The Mindoro Area Outreach Team would like to thank everyone — especially those who attended — who helped make our Neighbor Night on Aug. 27 such a success.
Climbing for a cause: Local workshop teaches environmental activism through protest
STODDARD, Wis. -- Kat Eng stepped into her climbing harness and went through the alphabetical checklist before her ascent into the forest canopy.