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Spirituality center plans mindfulness retreat
The Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St., will offer a weekend experience to help people relax, recharge and reconnect with what is most essential in their life.
Jourdan Vian: Bicycling in La Crosse is like riding a bike
As Freddie Mercury sang in the ridiculously catchy tune, “I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike.”
La Crosse County Circuit Court felony cases
Casey Salmon, 30, of Onalaska was charged Thursday with possession of meth and narcotic drugs and bail jumping. Salmon had 3.3 grams of meth and 0.02 grams of heroin on Wednesday, according to the complaint.Mark Smith, 49, of 1417 State…
Feingold tells 'tale of two conventions' at La Crosse stop
U.S. Senate candidate Russ Feingold contrasted the Republican and Democratic national conventions Friday in a stop to promote early voting in La Crosse, calling the RNC a “carnival.”
Celebrating Faith and Family: Squaw Creek Lutheran congregation marks 125 years
TOWN OF ALBION — Duane Bunde was 2 years old when he and his family moved from Millston to Squaw Creek in 1935.
Mayo-Franciscan's new Arcadia clinic to open Monday
ARCADIA — Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare’s new Arcadia clinic will open Monday.
Dance guru Misty Lown's new book makes a big splash
Teaching dance always attracted Misty Lown -- she was leading her own classes when she was 16, having started dancing at 3. But she thought dancing professionally was her true calling, and a dream that was within her grasp.
Registration extended for Salvation Army back-to-school program
The Salvation Army extended registration for appointments for its Steppin’ Back to School Clothing Program to noon to 4 p.m. today.
23-year pilot killed in plane crash near Holmen
A Minnesota man with 23 years of pilot experience was killed Thursday in a single-engine crash in northern La Crosse County.
A decade of world-class art: Minnesota Marine Art Musem in Winona celebrating 10 years
For the last 10 years, Winona has become home to works by the world’s most well-known artists, including Picasso, Monet, Renoir, O’Keefe and van Gogh — just to name a few.
Survey says: Build a united Melrose-Mindoro campus
Residents and employees of the Melrose-Mindoro School District support moving forward with a referendum to build a united campus, according to recently released survey results.
Ben Bromley: Do us a favor and play hooky
If the party conventions have you feeling sick about the state of the U.S. government, rest easy. Things are ugly all over, especially in Italy, and not just because the banks there don’t have enough money to buy gelato. In…
Pigs, mud and sawdust
With pigs squealing and mud splattering, the teams at the Monroe County Fair’s Hug-a-Pig competition got exactly what they signed up for.
Winona man charged with murder for Wednesday shooting; bail set at $5M
WINONA, Minn. — The man accused of firing a handgun into a crowd outside a west-end bar Wednesday morning was formally charged with murder and drive-by shooting Thursday, with Winona police also releasing additional details about the late-night chaotic incident…
Vacation photo contest offers $1,000 top prize
Vacation photographs often capture a perfect moment in a favorite place. Send us your best vacation photos now for a chance to win up to $1,000 in our Destinations Photo Contest. The top photographs submitted will also be featured in…
Judge cites congressman's testimony in upholding ruling
MADISON -- A La Crosse man had enough evidence, including U.S. Rep. Ron Kind’s testimony, for a judge to conclude that a Menards forklift speared his trailer, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
New La Crosse garden offers introduction to native plants
A new biodiversity demonstration garden at La Crosse’s Kane Street Community Garden could plant a seed in area residents’ minds to use more native plants in their landscaping.
Winona man headed to prison for stabbing Viroqua man
WINONA, Minn. -- A Winona man was sentenced to nearly two years in prison Thursday for stabbing a man.
Test your luck of the Irish and name fest's first mascot
The new — and first — mascot for Irishfest La Crosse is keeping a stiff upper lip, but the lively leprechaun has to be a bit miffed at not even having a name.
Venezuela native worries about relatives back home
WARRENS — As she recalls growing up in Venezuela, Marinela Kraemer of Warrens thinks of the beautiful parts of the country. Her photo albums are full of pictures from road trips to mountains, beaches and waterfalls.