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Beaver Dam, Wauzeka elementary schools honored for academic achievement
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction on Monday named elementary schools in Beaver Dam and Wauzeka Blue Ribbon Schools, honoring them for high academic performance and narrowing achievement gaps.
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Residents eagerly anticipate Lansing Bridge completion
LANSING, Iowa (WKBT) — A major transportation connection between Wisconsin and Iowa is nearly complete. The new Lansing Bridge, a $140 million project, is now set to open Nov. 6 — months ahead of its originally scheduled spring 2027 opening.
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Sunday Summary: Local stories carried on VernonReporter.Com over the last week
VIROQUA, Wis. — From the Board naming Joe Riemann as new general manager of Viroqua Food Co-op and transportation officials announcing the Lansing Bridge will open to traffic by early November to Bluedog Cycles marking 21 years as a catalyst for outdoor culture, Gov. Evers appointing Kathryn Schmidt to the Monroe County Circuit Court, and local youth showcasing top cattle at the Viola Dairy Show, VernonReporter.com highlighted a wide array of local issues across Southwest Wisconsin over the past week. Our coverage also brought readers the Farmers Union candidate town hall in Gays Mills, the Vernon County Sheriff’s Report for Oct. 3, official warnings regarding a wave of third-party election mailings, and a personal milestone reflection in the Grouse Hollow Journal.
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The creamery at Norwalk to host ‘Fall Car Show’
NORWALK, Wis. (WEAU) - The creamery at Norwalk is set to host a ‘Fall Car Show’ on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. According to the creamery’s website, the event is set to feature classic cars, fall colors, food, music, and a beer garden. The car show is scheduled...
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19 Small Towns Where Monthly Costs Surprise New Retirees
Retirement budgeting spreadsheets tend to assume a national average that few small towns actually charge. Recent cost-of-living studies comparing rent, everyday expenditures, livability, and other measures across smaller American communities keep turning up the same pattern: some towns with fewer than 10,000 residents can run well below the costs retirees may expect from better-known cities. ... Read more
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La Crosse breaks ground for Copper Rocks development
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - La Crosse broke ground for the Copper Rocks development at the site of the former Kmart on Thursday. According to our previous stories, Three-Sixty Real Estate Solutions has wanted to turn the area into apartments since July 2022. They had previously said they expected to break ground on the project in 2024.
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La Crosse schools seek public input on reuse of 3 elementary sites
La Crosse Public Schools is asking the community to help determine what’s next for the Spence, Hintgen and Emerson elementary school properties. Those buildings are scheduled to close at the end of this 2026-27 school year as part of the district’s consolidation process — where a new school, Hogan Elementary, will also be opening.
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Viroqua’s Tattoo Zuzu Balances Art, Community, and Vaccine Concerns
Sitting at the heart of Viroqua’s bustling Main Street, Tattoo Zuzu attracts passersby with its unique array of art and thrifted finds. Yet, beyond its artistic appeal, this shop represents more than just a business for owner Audra Grosz—it’s a tribute to her daughter, Zuzu, a nickname cherished by Grosz’s mother from the classic film “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
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Public hearing on proposed La Crosse MTU route changes
La Crosse’s MTU bus service is proposing some changes to its routes. The changes affect the Circulator Route 1, Route 2 Green Bay, Route 2 Downtown, and Crossing Meadows service patterns. For an example of the changes, Route 2 would be adjusted near Pammel Creek Road to better serve...
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City leaders break ground for development at old La Crosse Kmart site
A load of dirt was brought in, the mayor joked people can stop calling about the old Kmart and we have dates on when the building will be demolished and development will start opening. The Copper Rocks project has finally begun, nearly 10 years after the old Kmart at Losey...