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Town of Onalaska officials discuss potentially imposing future wheel tax

TOWN OF ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Town of Onalaska is researching whether to impose a wheel tax on residents.

Onalaska, WI · 2d

News8000com WKBT News 8

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Veterans Day events, free meals and deals across Western Wisconsin

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Veterans and active-duty military members across Western Wisconsin have no shortage of ways to mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with free meals, community ceremonies and school programs planned throughout the region.

Wisconsin · 2d

Owatonna People's Press

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New Richland is ‘out of the crisis’ after September floods

After about 700 square miles of south and southeastern Minnesota was flooded with 6 inches or more of rain in 24 hours, senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, along with Rep. Brad Finstad, asked President Donald Trump and his administration to approve the state of Minnesota’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance. Gov. Tim Walz’s request for disaster assistance for the period of Sept. 18-20 covers Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca Counties. New Richland, a city of 1,200, was flooded with about 9 inches of rain, which forced evacuations during the Sept. 19 flood. The Waseca County Board of Commissioners had declared a state of emergency after the flood. “In the city of New Richland alone, more than three-quarters of homes are damaged and residents of a skilled nursing facility were evacuated and unable to return to the facility,” the Democrats and Republican wrote in a letter to Trump on Nov. 3. “This storm event has been assessed as at least as destructive as the July 2026 mega-rain that many of these communities experienced and were recovering from just months prior.” Minnesota Realtors and the REALTORS Relief Foundation announced in October that a $70,000 grant was available

New Richland, MN · 2d

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Onalaska American Legion post honors veterans with night of dinner and music

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- Struck-Klandrud American Legion Post 336 held its annual night to honor veterans Wednesday, with dinner and live music from the La Crosse District Pipes & Drums.

Onalaska, WI · 1d

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New Lansing Bridge opens connecting Iowa, Wisconsin

The companies, people and issues shaping business in Madison and the Capital Region. Residents and businesses in Iowa and Wisconsin are once again served by a vital connection, as the new $165 million Lansing Bridge officially opened on Nov. 6 in a ceremony attended by officials of both states. The...

Wisconsin · 3d

KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa

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Gov. Walz authorizes disaster assistance after flooding in southern Minnesota

(ABC 6 News) – Gov. Tim Walz authorized state disaster assistance Wednesday for four counties in southern Minnesota after historic September flooding. The aid will support Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties after intense rainfall caused flooding, mudslides, road closures and damage to homes and property. The governor said he was grateful to the emergency […]

Minnesota · 1d

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Viroqua Common Council advances Main and Decker green space park with state grant and design contract

VIROQUA Wis. – The Viroqua Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Nov. 10 to approve an $11,752 engineering and bidding contract with consulting firm Parkitecture to move forward with a public green space park on the northwest corner of Main and Decker streets. The municipal action marks a pivotal turning...

Viroqua, WI · 1d

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Utilities seek route permit for Gopher to Badger transmission link as Wisconsin residents weigh local impact

MINNEAPOLIS — Dairyland Power Cooperative and Xcel Energy have filed a formal route permit application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a proposed high voltage transmission project that would cross the Mississippi River into western Wisconsin. The proposed Gopher to Badger Link Project involves constructing a new 765...

Wisconsin · 1d

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La Crosse council president Dickinson on raising taxes, city administrator, April — yes April — elections

La Crosse City Council president Tamra Dickinson in the WIZM studio Monday for The Rick Solem Show ahead of a busy stretch, including the final meeting on next year’s city budget and dueling city administrator proposals. Listen live weekdays at 5:05 p.m. Find the pod on Spotify, Apple Podcast...

La Crosse, WI · 3d

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Gov. Evers checks out UWL food pantry, while promoting state programs for food security

Wisconsin’s governor spent a little time stocking food shelves on Tuesday, at the UW-La Crosse student union. Governor Tony Evers is calling attention to the importance of food pantries around the state, and he traveled to the UWL campus to support the pantry that helps local university students get meals. Evers says he likes the idea of pantries where students can “go on in and pick the food they need.” He calls the pantry at the La Crosse student union “kinds unique” from what he’s seen on other campuses.

La Crosse, WI · 2d

KTTC

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Gov. Tim Walz approves state disaster aid for Fillmore, Houston, Steele and Waseca counties

Minnesota · 1d

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La Crosse County budget proposal would end Lake Onalaska maintenance contribution

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) -- The La Crosse County Board is holding a budget hearing on a proposed 2027 budget that would eliminate the county’s annual $10,000 contribution toward maintaining Lake Onalaska.

La Crosse County, WI · 3d

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Multiple southern Minnesota counties to receive statewide aid after severe storms

Minnesota (KTTC) – Governor Tim Walz (DFL) announced Wednesday he is authorizing state disaster assistance for four southern Minnesota counties affected by severe flooding and two northern Minnesota counties affected by wildfires. The assistance will go toward helping Fillmore, Houston, Steele, and Waseca counties recover from flooding that began...

Minnesota · 1d

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Traffic signal at West Avenue and Cass Street to go dark Wednesday morning in La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Drivers in La Crosse should plan for a temporary traffic signal outage at the intersection of West Avenue and Cass Street on Wednesday.

La Crosse, WI · 3d

Fillmore County Journal

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Brownsville Wastewater Treatment Facility Receives State Commendation

The Brownsville Wastewater Treatment Facility has received a Certificate of Commendation from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) in recognition of its commitment to protecting Minnesota’s waters through consistent, high-quality wastewater operations. Maintenance Supervisor Dean Twite accepted the award on behalf of the facility and its staff during the November 4 Brownsville City Council meeting.

Brownsville, MN · 3d

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First Friday Art Walk connects La Crosse artists with community

The First Friday Art Walk brings the La Crosse community together through art, creativity and local businesses. It gives residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the work of artists throughout downtown. Held on the first Friday of each month, the event features 10 participating locations, including art galleries, studios,...

La Crosse, WI · 3d

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City of La Crosse closes nuisance property on city’s North Side

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - On Friday, Nov. 6, the City of La Crosse successfully argued for the immediate closure of a nuisance property on the city’s North Side. According to a press release from the City of La Crosse, based on the City’s legal complaint, supporting affidavits and police reports, a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge signed a temporary seizure order to close 1007 Charles St. until further notice. According to the court document, neither the homeowner nor visitors may reside at, occupy, loiter at, or visit the property.

La Crosse, WI · 6d

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New Mississippi River bridge opens months ahead of schedule

WISCONSIN — The new WIS 82/Iowa 9 bridge between Crawford County, Wis., and Lansing, Iowa, opened to traffic Friday, months ahead of schedule. "First, we had a team that was really focused on the project and delivering for the public," said Clayton Burke, the project manager with the Iowa DOT. "To do that, the team worked seven days a week, 10 hours a day, almost all year long."

Crawford County, WI · 6d

FOX2548 & WIProud

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Election and referendum reactions from local school districts

WESTERN WISCONSIN (WLAX/WEUX) – Results from Tuesday’s election showed that voters rejected 34 Wisconsin School Referendums and approved 45. Among the celebratory districts is Winter. Their doors will now remain open after taxpayers voted to approve an additional $1.5 million dollars for each of the next 4 years beginning next school year. This was their […]

Black River Falls, WI · 4d

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Vernon County Awards ceremony held in Hillsboro

VERNON COUNTY, Wis. — Vernon County celebrated the people, businesses, and organizations helping the community grow and thrive at its Fourth Annual Vernon County Awards Banquet on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Hillsboro. More than 200 community members, business leaders, and local officials came together to honor those who have made a lasting impact on our communities.

Vernon County, WI · 5d