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Orchard owners named farm family of the year
LA CRESCENT, Minn. -- Running an orchard is no joke to La Crescent resident Rick Van Lin.
Hillsboro meth labs provide example of HAZMAT readiness
VIROQUA — Emergency responders often deal with people when they are at their most vulnerable and frightened, and on July 31, Vernon County’s hazardous materials team was put to the test as two…
Battle over insecticide pits beekeepers against big agribusiness
MINNEAPOLIS — Kristy Allen and Mark O’Rourke are bee ambassadors with deceptively similar messages. Allen, founder of a small business called the Beez Kneez, pedals through the Twin Cities sel…
Panel, public can speak on Lot C plans
A special panel that helped set the goals for developing a county-owned parking lot in downtown La Crosse will get the chance Tuesday to weigh in on the $68 million office, retail and housing …
Think you know which Wisconsin county has the highest property taxes? Think again
A report from the Tax Policy Center examining property taxes contained a revelation that might surprise many Wisconsin homeowners.
Dry conditions across the region
It’s not a drought yet, but parts of the Coulee Region are now designated as abnormally dry.
Viroqua's Wild West Days schedule
The Wild West Days grounds are at 925 Nelson Parkway in Viroqua. Admission is $3 for adults $3 and $2 for children.
'Buy the Farm' ruling puts utility on hook
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A small organic dairy in southern Minnesota has prevailed in forcing a buyout by a utility that’s building high-voltage power lines along the property.
Officials search for Wisconsin osprey, owl shooter
ANTIGO, Wis. (AP) — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials are searching for the person who shot federally protected birds in Wisconsin.
To help 'tortured souls' like Williams, erase depression stigma to curb suicides
The annual Suicide Prevention Summit in La Crosse takes on added urgency with the near-record number of people losing their lives to it in La Crosse County this year, according to Judy Shoults.
Mini pot-bellied pig comforts Eau Claire veteran
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — A miniature pot-bellied pig has brightened the life and home of a 37-year-old Eau Claire veteran.
Onalaska wants input on waterfront development
ONALASKA — City officials are hoping the flow of ideas for enhancing the Black River waterfront adjacent to the city’s downtown will hit flood stage in the next couple months, and the city wil…
Work begins to clear site for new hotel
The former Northern Engraving manufacturing plant in downtown La Crosse soon will be no more.
Some confused about new drug drop-off boxes
People have been making use of the drug drop-off boxes recently installed at La Crosse area police departments, but some people have not followed the guidelines.
Walker visits Davy Engineering, touts job creation
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker touted his administration's promotion of a business-friendly economic environment Friday during a campaign swing that included a stop at Davy Engineering in La Crosse.
Speaker to talk about living with MS
Gundersen Health System will co-sponsor a free educational event for people with multiple sclerosis, their families and friends at 6 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Lunda Center at Western Technical Colle…
La Crosse woman charged in dog's death stands mute
A La Crosse woman stood mute to charges today that accuse her of killing a 13-year-old basset hound in November.
Synthetic drug seller gets 17½ years in prison
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The owner of a now-closed Minnesota head shop has been sentenced to 17½ years in prison for selling synthetic drugs.
Court: Diocese must pay stormwater fees
The city’s stormwater utility has weathered a legal challenge from the Diocese of La Crosse in a court decision the city attorney says could have statewide ramifications.
