City of Viroqua Q1 financial update shows boost in investment revenue and building permits, but rising utility costs

VIROQUA, Wis. -Viroqua City Administrator Nate Torres delivered what may be one of his last detailed reviews of city finances this month, telling the Finance and Personnel Committee and the City Council that the city is on solid footing about a quarter of the way through 2026 even as inflation and rising utility and fuel costs squeeze the budget.

Real estate recordings caught up after cyberattacks

Recording and processing of real estate transactions delayed by the cyber-attacks were completed by the Winona County Recorder’s Office on May 6. The recordings included 124 home sales. The number of home sales for the first four months of 2026 was down by 20 compared to a year earlier,...

Winona County home prices kept climbing in 2025

Winona County housing prices have continued to rise as limited supply and high demand has crunched the market and made it difficult for homebuyers. Winona County Recorder Bob Bambenek said that last year, for the first time, the largest share of home sales were homes costing $200,000-250,000, up from the historically most common price range of $150,000-200,000.

Minnesota hunters are donating more venison for local food banks

ListenMinnesota hunters are donating more venison for local food banks. It's easy to mistake the La Crescent food shelf in Houston, Minn., for a small market. Nestled between an elementary school and sunny suburbia, the food shelf blends in to give those who need it seamless, easy access to rows of food and freezers of meat.

Mobile home lot rents surge across Wisconsin, forcing residents from their homes

TOMAH, Wis. (WKBT) -- Mobile home lot rents have skyrocketed over the last five years. It's a trend that's forcing some Wisconsin residents out of their homes.

Natalie Heneghan previews La Crosse Housing Week and Emerson Elementary getting historic designation

La Crosse’s housing crisis is a multi-front battle involving soaring rents, stagnant inventory, and a lack of available homes. To highlight these challenges and explore potential solutions, Natalie Heneghan, community outreach director at Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region, stopped in studio for the Rick Solem Show to preview Housing Week.

La Crosse Farmers Market won’t be on Pearl Street, after all

Less than two weeks before the planned start of this year’s Farmers Market in downtown La Crosse, organizers say they need to find a new place for the market, yet again. The market association has announced on-line that “a logistical error with no workaround” has forced them to change the plans for having the Friday markets on two blocks of Pearl Street. Last year, the farmers market had two locations, first Burns Park and then CIty Hall, after being moved from its long-time spot in Cameron Park.

Godlewski campaign: Convenes La Crosse housing roundtable, calls for Wisconsin leaders to prioritize affordable pathways to homeownership

Wisconsin Secretary of State and candidate for Lieutenant Governor joins La Crosse Mayor Shaudel Washington-Spivey, Rep. Tara Johnson, La Crosse County officials, housing advocates and community members to address critical demand for affordable housing throughout the state. La Crosse, WI – Secretary of State and Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Sarah...

La Crosse Area Home Show concludes with 'Family Day'

New physical therapy space coming to Sparta

SPARTA, Wis. (WKBT) -- JRG Ventures, LLC has announced the development of a new physical therapy facility designed to support and expand ac cess to ‘critical physical and mental health services, wellness services, and disability support services for families across the Coulee Region,” according to a release.

Renovation inspiration strikes at 2026 Home Show in Onalaska

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The La Crosse Area Builders Association Home Show opened Friday at the Onalaska Omni Center, connecting homeowners with more than 100 professionals for home building, remodeling and landscaping projects.

Home Show returns to Onalaska with weekend of ideas and inspiration

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) — A weekend focused on home improvement and design is set to return to the Coulee Region as the La Crosse Area Builders Home Show gets underway. The event runs March 27 through March 29 at the Omni Center, bringing together a wide range of local and regional vendors. Attendees can […]

Photo Series: The W.W. Withee House

Cass Street in La Crosse is home to some of the city’s most significant houses. The size and beauty of the homes built there have drawn much attention over the years. One such house is an example of the area’s rich history of early 1900s architecture. Built in...

Development plan at old Kmart lot gets more review

Design plans for the proposed Copper Rocks development near Losey Boulevard in La Crosse were reviewed by a city panel. The commercial and multi-family design review committee looked at site plans for the three apartment buildings proposed for the former Kmart property. Police have suggested that the developers install security...

La Crosse Landlord Snags East Side’s Sage On Prospect

Sage on Prospect, a 34-unit, LEED Platinum apartment building on Milwaukee’s East Side, has a new out-of-town landlord. A La Crosse real estate company has purchased the Lower East Side property at 1825 N. Prospect Ave., giving the western Wisconsin buyer another foothold in one of Milwaukee’s tightest rental corridors.

Far south side could see new apartment building

La Crosse’s Design Review Committee looks at another apartment project, this one on the far south side of the city. This would be a 15-unit building on Calvert Road, just off Highway 35. According to an application submitted to the planning department, it would feature a mix of one-...

La Crosse council to vote on purchasing Radisson Center for $2 million

LA CROSSE (WKBT) — The La Crosse Common Council will consider purchasing the Radisson Center building in downtown La Crosse for $2 million during a special meeting Tuesday.

This Town In Wisconsin Is So Affordable, Retirees Say Social Security Is More Than Enough

Tucked away in Wisconsin’s stunning Driftless Region sits Viroqua, a small town where your retirement dollars stretch like pizza dough in expert hands and social security checks actually cover the bills. When you first cruise down Main Street, you might mistake Viroqua for just another charming Midwestern town with...