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Photo essay: Celebrating labor in 2014
The Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO sponsored the annual North Side Labor Day parade Monday, followed by a festival at Copeland Park. Carla Easterday, administrative assistant for District Lodge 66 …
Obama's themes are 'revving' economy, better pay
MILWAUKEE — President Barack Obama renewed his push for Congress to raise the minimum wage Monday in a buoyant accounting of the economy’s “revving” performance, delivered on behalf of Democra…
FSC offers new women’s group for survivors of sexual abuse
Sexual abuse that is ignored often resurfaces later. It can interfere with relationships, school and work, and it robs women of their potential.
Wisconsin woman spends 50 years on Wall Street
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Fifty years ago, Armene Hafemeister’s search for the perfect job led her to the fifth floor of the First National Bank in Oshkosh.
Elvis Explosion
Ryan Pelton, longtime Elvis impersonator and up-and-coming movie star, will be back at this year’s 17th annual Elvis Explosion at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse.
Storytelling fest aims to spin yarns with a thread of reality
Storytelling maven Sara Slayton has a simple explanation for the popularity of her craft in the age of viral YouTube videos and a bazillion cable TV channels: Homespun tales are a welcome reli…
Chefs, breeders pair up to produce tastier veggies
VERONA, Wis. (AP) — There’s a good chance that many of the suddenly trendy vegetables that foodies latch on to in the next decade will benefit from research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Labor: The next 10 years
New long-range employment projections by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development show the fastest growing — and contracting — occupations over the coming decade.
Medical grants available for Wisconsin children
The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of assistance to help pay for children’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covere…
Harvest the votes and stomp the sour grapes
DE SOTO -- A fundraiser for 96th Assembly Democrats hosted by Phil and Monique Hooker and Phil Mueller will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at E1171 Victory Ridge Road. The district includes all …
Norskedalen twilight tour set for Sunday
Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center will host its annual Twilight Tour, a historical walk through time, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
La Crosse court system to honor jurors
La Crosse County Circuit Court is celebrating September as Juror Appreciation Month.
Film series to stimulate discussion on Politics in Film
The UW-La Crosse Politics and Film class will host public screenings of and discussions about four films at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at the La Crosse Public Library on Main Street.
In the Service for Monday, Sept. 1, 2014
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About People for Monday, Sept. 1, 2014
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Hometown history: School play at Franklin School
THE WAY IT WAS: This circa 1938 scene shows a group of fourth-graders taking part in a school play at the first Franklin School, which operated from 1888 to 1956. The children here have been i…
Movie explores local river drownings
A movie airing Saturday at the Onalaska Omni Center explores whether a paranormal phenomenon is responsible for a string of river drownings in La Crosse.
La Crosse County recognizes businesses for food safety
The La Crosse County Health & Human Services Board recently recognized 97 local businesses for their food safety and sanitation practices. The list includes restaurants and grocery stores …
Locally produced documentary up for regional Emmy
Locally-produced film “Mysteries of the Driftless” is up for a regional Emmy Award.
Authorities investigate fatal train accident in Tomah
TOMAH -- A person was struck and killed by a train on the Canadian Pacific tracks late Saturday night, about 100 feet east of Superior Avenue in Tomah.
