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Several area fire departments respond to Holmen barn fire
A barn fire in rural Holmen, Wisconsin, was a total loss. The cause remains under investigation.
Man found dead after overnight crash in Trempealeau County
A man was found dead Tuesday morning after an overnight crash in Trempealeau County.
THE WAY IT WAS: Gund Brewery Sample Room, Main St. c. 1913
A Gund Brewery sample room was located at the far East end of Main Street on the site of the current Bluffside Tavern. The two commercial wagons, with their wider wheels, would have likely faired better on the unpaved road…
A Legacy of Land and Love: The Groves Family's Conservation Commitment
For several decades, Bill and Joanne Groves have called their beautiful 85-acre property home.
How two people and a van became a lifeline for La Crosse homeless
The WINN van, a mobile support service, is making a significant impact on homelessness in La Crosse, connecting people with immediate needs and providing support.
Ferryville Eagle Day is March 1
The 15th annual Eagle Day will be held at the Ferryville Village Community Center, Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brady Williamson, leader in First Amendment, constitutional law, dead at 79
"He was big in bankruptcy law and just about everything. And he was very good at helping young lawyers get their footing," a colleague said.
Onalaska home sustains damage after Feb. 16 fire
A residential home in Onalaska sustained significant damage after a Sunday fire.
Some snowmobile trails in southern Wisconsin are open, but maybe not for long
Recent snowfalls have opened up trails in Dane County and beyond but warm weather could shut things down by next week.
Crafting community blooms at No Name Bar in Winona
Every Tuesday night, the No Name Bar in Winona hosts a craft event where people of different skill sets come together to create a variety of handmade items.
Housing prices, sales rise in Wisconsin, including La Crosse County
Wisconsin home prices and sales have increased in 2024, with Western Wisconsin seeing the second-largest increase in sales. The median price in La Crosse County has risen from $280,000 in 2023 to $305,000 in 2024, while sales have increased by…
WAY IT WAS: The Burkhart-Frey Building, 522-526 Main St.
The Burkhart-Frey Building was built in 1907 by businessmen Julius Burkhart and George Frey. From the beginning, photographer William A. Pryor planned to lease the entire second floor and was able to work with architects Schick & Roth to re-design…
Historic steam locomotive to return to Mid-Continent Railway Museum
"There's a lot of excitement," Andy Spinelli, president of the museum, said this week. "We still have a lot of work to do, but it’s huge and monumental."
County Connection: Free lead testing for children in La Crosse
La Crosse County public health nurses intervened in 14 cases of childhood lead poisoning last year, underscoring an ongoing public health concern. The department is working to raise awareness and encourage more families to take advantage of free lead testing…
Oktoberfest button design contest deadline Feb. 27
Oktoberfest USA announces their 2025 button design contest is underway. Submissions will be accepted until 4 p.m. Feb. 27. The contest is a tradition that dates to the start of Oktoberfest in 1961. For the 64th year, the theme is…
Here's where in Wisconsin Joann is closing its fabric and craft stores
In a bankruptcy filing this week, the company said it would close about 500 of its more than 800 stores, including 16 in Wisconsin.
Powerball lottery ticket worth $1M sold at La Crosse Festival Foods
A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a Festival Foods location in La Crosse, Wisconsin, making the purchaser a millionaire overnight. The ticket matched all five numbers, but not the Powerball, making it the biggest Powerball winner of the…
Snow barely cooperates for this year's American Birkebeiner ski race in northern Wisconsin
Unlike last year, when the race was shortened due to a lack of snow, next week's race will have its traditional finish in downtown Hayward.
UPDATE: Winonans remember Fastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin
Bob Kierlin, the founder of Fastenal, has died at 85.
Vernon County Barn Quilt Trail takes off with Coon Valley Star quilt
A barn quilt has been hung on the Erickson building in Coon Valley, Wisconsin, marking the beginning of the Vernon County Barn Quilt Trail.
