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Franciscan Spirituality Center board to match gifts
This year’s global day of charitable giving is Tuesday, Nov. 28.
WAY IT WAS: St. Rose Convent Fire, 1923
Dec. 2, 2023, marks the 100th anniversary of a fire that destroyed the dormitory wings of the St. Rose Convent. Built in 1871, this was the mother house for the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. It was believed that the…
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon total nears $128K
The numbers are in, and they’re impressive.The 2023 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon event that took place last month at Gundersen Health System brought in a total of $128,000 according to a press release.
Downtown Tomah restaurant damaged in fire that displaces 10 residents
Ten people are reported displaced after a fire damaged a downtown Tomah restaurant Sunday.
US home sales on pace for the worst year since 1993. See where home sales are headed in Wisconsin
Sales slumped in October and prices continued to climb, as mortgage rates surged last month and inventory remained extraordinarily low. Check where home sales are headed in Wisconsin.
Meet the Wisconsin man who spent the last 3 decades overseeing the Hope Diamond
Jeff Post grew up amid the lead mines of southwestern Wisconsin but for 30 years was curator of minerals and gems at the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum in Washington, D.C.
No injuries in Vernon County accident
Two vehicles collided Friday, Nov. 24, at the intersection of state Hwy. 56 and County Road S in rural Viola in the town of Liberty, according to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office.
Black Friday kicks off with goods and services still higher than before. Check changing rent prices in Wisconsin
Shoppers have gotten some relief from easing inflation, but many goods and services like rent are still far higher than they were in 2020. Check the changing rent prices in Wisconsin.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Trempealeau County
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been identified in a commercial flock in Trempealeau County.
North Pole takes center stage at Monroe County History Room Holiday exhibit
The North Pole may be a barren ice cover, but in December it’s a bustling place in our holiday imaginations.
Cooking at home is more expensive than it's ever been. Check the cost of groceries in the Midwest
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the cost of groceries is expected to increase by another 10% in 2023. Get the recent trends in grocery prices in the Midwest.
Judge again denies request to increase herd size at Lewiston farm; upholds Winona County decision
Winona County's decision to not allow Daley Farms in Lewiston to expand above the county's animal cap was upheld Tuesday by District Court Judge Douglas Bayley.
Exhibition celebrates Indigenous artists from the Upper Midwest
A exhibition on Madison's East Side features work from Indigenous artists from across the Upper Midwest.
Program for runaway, homeless youth opens new shelter in La Crosse
A new center for at-risk youth has opened its doors to the community, as officials hope to help youth plan their next steps after experiencing homelessness or abuse.
Good Works: Rotary Lights an enormous task
Rotary Lights in La Crosse is a display that not only illuminates winter nights but also serves an important purpose in the community. While it draws thousands of visitors each year, significantly boosting local traffic, its key objective is collecting…
Franciscan Spirituality Center launches monthly writing circle
Anyone who enjoys writing and wants to meet with others in an atmosphere of respect and acceptance is invited to a new open writing circle starting Dec. 4.
Annual tundra swan migration draws crowds at Brownsville Overlook
Each fall, the otherwise quiet backwaters of the Mississippi River echo with the high-pitched calls of thousands of migrating tundra swans. The birds coalesce in large numbers near Brownsville, Minnesota — a sight that draws visitors from near and far.
Casino Queen Marquette gives $3,800 to PdC Santa
MARQUETTE, Iowa – Casino Queen Marquette, a picturesque riverboat casino on the banks of the Mississippi River at 100 Anti Monopoly St., collected more than $3,800 to support Prairie du Chien Rotary. According to the press release, the casino team…
WAY IT WAS: Charles Mueller Hunting Party, 1886
While it is not known exactly where this photo of a hunting and fishing party was taken in fall 1886, it appears that the group was assembled at the invitation of Charles M. Mueller. It took Mueller three times to…
New South Avenue roundabouts open as $17M reconstruction project wraps up in La Crosse
The traffic moving along South Avenue will no longer be stop and go as the new roundabouts are set to open Wednesday.
