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Goodview honors life of fire chief Jason Gruett
Jason Gruett, the 51-year-old fire chief of Goodview, Minnesota, was honored with a well-attended funeral service on Thursday after his death last week.
WATCH: Funeral held for Goodview Fire Chief Jason Gruett
Jason Gruett, the 51-year-old fire chief of Goodview, Minnesota, has died after 19 years with the fire department.
La Crosse Symphony Orchestras to host 'Spring Pops' Concert
Join the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for its Spring Pops concert at 7:30 p.m. March 29 at the Viterbo Fine Arts Center, where we celebrate the musical genius of three iconic figures: Brubeck, Bernstein and The Beatles!
'You are not alone': Signs in Winona parks focus on suicide prevention
Winonans visiting local parks may now find blue signs reminding them to call or text 988 for help with mental health concers, as part of an initiative led by NAMI Winona to raise awareness and encourage people to seek help.
'You are not alone': Signs in Winona parks focus on suicide prevention
Winonans visiting local parks may now find blue signs reminding them to call or text 988 for help with mental health concers, as part of an initiative led by NAMI Winona to raise awareness and encourage people to seek help.
Sustaining logrollers is balancing act
Discover how Livi Pappadopolous, founder of Coulee Region Logrolling, is turning a niche sport into a thriving community of athletes and fans.
THE WAY IT WAS: The La Crosse Lutheran Hospital Nurse Home, c. 1920s
The Norwegian Lutheran Hospital incorporated in 1899, founded largely by pastors of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Nine out of the 11 founding pastors were first-generation Norwegian immigrants who felt moved to take care of their community’s sick population. In…
US Army reserve soldier dies Friday at Fort McCoy planning conference
A US Army Reserve soldier died at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin on Friday, March 14.
La Crosse County sees rise in vehicle crashes, safety planning efforts funding frozen
La Crosse County has seen a significant increase in vehicle crashes in 2024, resulting in 8 fatalities and 734 injuries. The La Crosse Area Planning Committee (LAPC) has been addressing the growing safety concerns on La Crosse County roads. However,…
Portage area kennel owner's Chinese shar-pei made last two Westminsters
Lisa and Dale Moller and their 3-year-old Chinese Shar-Pei, JoJo, have attended the last two Westminster Dog Shows in New York.
Stoddard/Bergen Fire Department enacts burn ban
The area's first burning ban of the season has gone into effect.
How could an Ontario electricity surcharge affect Winona?
Ontario announced earlier this week that it would charge 25% more for electricity sent to the United States. While the surcharges were suspended on Tuesday, it doesn't seem like Winona area residents would have been impacted heavily like other people…
Some relief for Ward Ave. residents with water main issues, but long road ahead
La Crosse city council approves additional funds to repair troubled water main. Residents face insurance battles after recent flood damage.
Goodview Fire Chief Jason Gruett returns home Thursday after unexpected death
Jason Gruett, the fire chief of Goodview, Minnesota, died unexpectedly on Wednesday.
Cat dies, dog rescued as fire destroys Tomah home
A residential structure in Tomah is likely a total loss after a March 11 fire.
Fire damages town of Onalaska home, no injuries reported
A home in the town of Onalaska sustained significant damage in a fire Sunday.
La Crosse Boys & Girls Club readies $14M workplace readiness center
Brian Fukuda believes there's nothing wrong with boys and girls contemplating their future employment aspirations.
Historical Society's Enduring Families Project to perform at Holmen Library
The La Crosse County Historical Society's Enduring Families Project will perform at the Holmen Library on Wednesday, Mar. 12 at 1 p.m. The project aims to share the stories of African American settlers in the Driftless region throughout the 19th…
Presentation offers ways to manage invasive plants in the Driftless Area
Ecologist Matt Wallrath of the Wisconsin First Detector Network will present on the impacts of invasive species on the Driftless Area at a free event on March 24. Wallrath will discuss the importance of removing invasive species to allow native…
Winona police officer taken to hospital after suspected opioid exposure during death investigation
A Winona police officer was brought to Winona Health after being exposed to narcotics and experiencing a potential overdose during an investigation into the death of an 82-year-old man.