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Three people hurt in Monroe County collision
TOWN OF SCOTT -- Three people were hurt in a two-car collision late Thursday afternoon in Monroe County.
DNR shuts down Houston County sand mine
Minnesota has ordered a Houston County sand mine to shut down until it obtains a permit to operate near a trout stream.
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds 2011 union law
MADISON — The fight over Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's signature policy achievement, a law effectively ending collective bargaining for most public employees, ended Thursday with the state Sup…
One developer interested in former naval center site
La Crosse will move forward on establishing the city’s first “pocket neighborhood” on the now-vacant site of the former Naval Reserve Center.
Russian roulette results in multiple felony charges against Stockton man
WINONA, Minn. — A Sunday night session of Russian roulette resulted in the arrest of a Stockton man and brief closure of Hwy. 14 on Wednesday.
Money & Politics: Hulsey campaign a losing proposition
MADISON — Brett Hulsey arrives for an interview at a downtown Madison cafe and points to the loafers on his feet.
University of Wisconsin to reprise controversial monkey studies
MADISON -- In his 21 years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s veterinary school, Eric Sandgren has seen a lot of controversies. But UW’s most prominent defender of animal research has ne…
At the pumps on Thursday, July 31, 2014
Prices Thursday for a gallon of regular gas:
New site coming for Habitat ReStore
Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area has purchased a new site near the La Crosse County Landfill to expand its ReStore for new and used building materials.
Education foundation announces second Bowtie classic
Golfers will again have an opportunity to raise money for La Crosse public schools while honoring one of the district’s greatest champions.
No injuries reported in MTU bus fire
No one was injured when a heater on a La Crosse Municipal Transit bus caught fire early Thursday in the town of Campbell.
Police, Wiebke offer free gun safety kits
The La Crosse Police Department and Wiebke Fur and Trading Co. are offering free firearm safety kits to keep children safe.
Jazz All-Stars back for annual performances
Some of the area’s top young jazz musicians are gigging like the pros this weekend, performing Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. in the Piggy’s Restaurant Smokin’ Blues Lounge.
Documents: Akron, Iowa, man confessed to killing mother
LE MARS, Iowa -- An Akron, Iowa, man has admitted to killing his elderly mother, court documents say.
GOP governor debate turns on ideal vs. practical
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Republicans vying for Minnesota governor tangled Wednesday over whose vision for the state would be achievable while presiding over a government split between parties.
Educational session set for caregivers, loved ones
Caregivers and loved ones of people with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory issue are invited to attend an educational series titled "Reconnection: When Words Alone Are Not Enough" from 3…
Faith-based group seeks Waupun prison abuse probe
MADISON -- A statewide advocacy group has asked Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker to investigate allegations that guards at Waupun Correctional Institution have abused inmates in the prison’s segreg…
Former store falls to make way for home
Sometimes to build a better neighborhood you have to tear a piece of it down.
Minnesota archbishop won't resign amid criticism
MINNEAPOLIS — Despite criticism over how the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has handled sex abuse claims involving priests, the archbishop says he will not resign.
Buffalo County dredge project back on track
Dump trucks are back on the road hauling dredged sand to a land restoration project in rural Nelson, Wis., after the Buffalo County Board of Adjustment approved a conditional-use zoning permit…
