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Ryan blames Obama for rise of Islamic State

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 6:16pm
MILWAUKEE (AP) — U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan blamed the Obama administration Tuesday for contributing to the circumstances that led to the swift ascent of the Islamic State, a militant group that purp…

Accident closes Hwy. 16

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 6:05pm
A motor vehicle accident has left the eastbound lanes of Hwy. 16 between Gillette Street and La Crosse closed, according to the La Crosse County Emergency Services Department.

Suspected burglars headed to court

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 5:00pm
ALMA, Wis.  -- Four men accused of a series of summer business burglaries in Buffalo County are scheduled for preliminary court hearings Sept. 30.

Elvis Explosion event begins Friday

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 3:00pm
La Crosse will host thousands of Elvis fans this weekend for an annual event featuring impersonators thriving to keep his music alive.

Update: Pelton not part of this year's Elvis Explosion

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 10:00am
A story in today’s Tribune, also available online until shortly after 8 a.m., was incorrect. Ryan Pelton, longtime Elvis impersonator and up-and-coming movie actor, will not appear at this yea…

Photo essay: Celebrating labor in 2014

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 12:00am
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

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 12:00am
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

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 12:00am
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

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 12:00am
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

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 12:00am
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

Tue, 09/02/2014 - 12:00am
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

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
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

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
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

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
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

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
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

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
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

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
La Crosse County Circuit Court is celebrating September as Juror Appreciation Month.

Film series to stimulate discussion on Politics in Film

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
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

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
Basic training

About People for Monday, Sept. 1, 2014

Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00am
Scholarships

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