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Fresh off Appalachian Trail, former Marine paddling Mississippi River
Each year, an estimated 2,000 people attempt to through-hike the Appalachian Trail; only about 500 succeed. Far fewer paddle the entire Mississippi River. Jared McCallum is working on doing bo…
After heroic fight, 8-year-old Obi dies, surrounded by praying family
Obi Christenson, the 8-year-old La Crescent boy whose battle with cancer warmed even the corporate world’s heart in a national art contest, died at home early Tuesday.
Dillenbeck is Mrs. Oktoberfest
As is tradition, this year’s Mrs. Oktoberfest was tricked into finding out about her selection.
Don’t stake out parade spots early
It’s Oktoberfest week in La Crosse, which means the city again is warning prospective Maple Leaf parade-goers against trying to claim a spot on the parade route any earlier than the stroke of …
Burke dismisses plagiarism spat as political distraction
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke spent part of a visit to a La Crosse fire station Tuesday dousing lingering flames from allegations that parts of her jobs program were plagiarized.
7-year-old sneaks keys, goes on joyride
WINONA, Minn. -- A 7-year-old Winona boy treated himself to a joyride in his mother's SUV Monday morning.
AG candidate announces plan to combat violence against women
Republican attorney general candidate Brad Schimel unveiled a plan to combat violence against women Tuesday afternoon at UW-La Crosse.
Mayo doctor: Medical marijuana adds to confusion in teen drug debate
Youths get mixed signals about marijuana, which makes it all the more necessary for parents to guard against smoke signals, according to a child and adolescent psychiatrist in La Crosse.
Bethel to break ground for Memory Care Home in Viroqua
VIROQUA — Bethel Home and Services will break ground for a new 14-room Memory Care Home at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at 620 Garfield Ave. in Viroqua.
Mayo talk to help parents decode marijuana signals
Youths get mixed signals about marijuana, which makes it all the more necessary for parents to guard against smoke signals, according to a child and adolescent psychiatrist in La Crosse.
U.S. transportation secretary to hold forum in West Salem
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx will visit the area Wednesday to promote federal investments in roads and bridges.
A gifted storyteller: 'The Land Remembers' author Ben Logan was 94
Gays Mills native Ben Logan leaves a legacy of both words and actions.
Registration for Turkey Trot open
Registration for the seventh annual Festival Foods Turkey Trot 5-mile and 2-mile runs is now open.
UW-La Crosse student evacuated from Ebola outbreak zone
There was only one seat left on the plane departing Freetown, Sierra Leone.
City keeps same Oktoberfest fees
The city will hold firm again this year on what it charges Oktoberfest organizers to provide staff and services for La Crosse’s famous fall celebration, even though the public works director M…
Tomah VA to host town hall for veterans
TOMAH — The Tomah VA Medical Center will host a town hall meeting for veterans at 5 p.m. Thursday in the hospital chapel.
August home sales rebound in west; state numbers weak
Existing home sales rebounded last month in the Coulee Region even as the state saw another relatively weak month.
Austin man arrested in June crime spree gets jail, ticket back to Minnesota
An Austin, Minn., man was sentenced to time served Monday and returned to Minnesota to face charges for his role in an interstate crime spree.
