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Caledonia softball clinches conference title and No. 2 seed after flawless week
The Caledonia Area Warriors softball squad won three games in the last week of its regular season to end with an 18-2 record, locking up the No. 2 seed for the section tournament. On Tuesday, May 14 the Lady Warriors beat Winona Cotter by score 12-1 for some redemption for their season opener. Thursday, May 16 the Warriors felled Lewiston-Altura by a score of 11-1, and finally the rounded out the season by beating Fillmore Central in four innings by score is 18-2. ...
Peering at the Past Booze, Billiards, Peddlers and Poll Taxes; It Was the Law
Were there too many circuses passing through town? There were likely quite a few peddlers. Were there problems to be solved or was there revenue to be raised – maybe both? But someone could not just show up and conduct business in Houston, Minnesota. In 1889, it became unlawful for any owner, manager or agent “of any circus, menagerie, concert, dramatic or theatrical company, minstrel or legerdemain (slight of hand) performance of any kind, or for any show (exhibitions and concerts by the pupils of schools and home talent excepted) to exhibit the same within the corporate limits of the Village of Houston, or for any auctioneer, pack or wagon peddler to practice his or their calling, profession or business” without first obtaining a license from the village treasurer.
DaaBin Store making a difference in the Coulee Region, helping ex-convicts find work
LA CROSSE (WKBT)-- Since last year, Willa Mackenzie had the dream of opening DaaBin Store. Last month, her dream came true. DaaBin Store opened in the Valley View Mall. It's a retailer where consumers can buy just about anything. "You come in and you're treasure hunting for all kinds of...
Feel Good Friday: UW-La Crosse receives two donations that look to transform education
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – UW-La Crosse announced two major donations from mike and Kathi McGinley and Ron and Jane Rada. All of whom are long time UW-La Crosse faculty members. “Both the McGinleys and the Radas have been longtime supporters of the university. They both serve on our...
Caledonia/Spring Grove track participates at Chatfield Invite, prepares for sub-sections
Caledonia/Spring Grove track traveled to the Chatfield Invite on Thursday, May 16. With a strong showing across the board, the track team is poised to do well at the sub-section tournament — in more than a few events. The boys took third with 118 points. The girls placed fourth with 53 points. The boys had a great team effort, placing first in the 100m dash, 200m dash, 110m hurdles, both relays, the high jump and discus. ...
North Crawford High School Band performs song for seven-year-old based on her book of surviving cancer
NORTH CRAWFORD, (WKBT)-- Ruby Ihm was only three years old when she was diagnosed with cancer. For two years, she received treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Love in the Public Domain: Former UWL chancellor and wife prepare for public hearing, fighting for tenured faculty rights
Facing the loss of his tenure, former UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow is forging on saying he's fighting not only for his job, but for the rights of tenured faculty at universities across the country. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY CHANNEL 3000. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST,...
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