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River Valley Remodelers breaks ground on facility
WEST SALEM – River Valley Remodelers recently broke ground on its new West Salem facility project in the former American Home Fireplace & Patio facility on County Road M. River Valley Remodelers CEO Michael Oldenburg said the expansion is a response to the rapid growth the company has experienced – necessitating larger, more efficient headquarters.
Capturing nature, one shutter click at a time
LA CROSSE – Born in Las Vegas and spending the early part of his life there, Nick Walton, owner of Nick Walton Photography, said a move to the La Crosse area in 2013 further sparked his love of photography. “Everything about La Crosse is stunning – year-round,” the 22...
Tomah Health Foundation supports Tomah Police K-9
TOMAH – The Tomah Health Foundation members presented a $1,000 check to Tomah Police Department’s K-9 program. This is the second year the foundation has supported the program. “We think in the long run, it can benefit our community,” Foundation President Brian Eirschele said of the donation.
Stockton Woman Indicted for PIBCOA Franchise Fraud Scheme
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Stockton woman has been indicted for mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering after defrauding business owners of nearly $1 million through a multi-year sophisticated fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, Tammy Schultz Wadsworth, 62, is the founder...
Software aims to help local governments standardize, streamline solar permitting
The Energy News Network is a nonprofit news site dedicated to keeping stakeholders, policymakers, and citizens informed of the important changes taking place in the transition to a clean energy... The small southeastern Minnesota city of La Crescent receives just a handful of permit applications each year to install solar...
Huskies Rally for Walk-Off Win Ahead of All-Star Break
DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Huskies defeated the Eau Claire Express 7-6 in walk-off fashion in their final game before the All-Star break on Sunday at Wade Stadium. The Huskies trailed 6-0 through three innings, giving up two home runs in the process. However, Duluth clawed back, scoring three runs in the fourth inning and tying the game in the seventh. In the bottom of the ninth, Joe Vos hit a single to left field, bringing in Charlie Sutherland for the game-winning run.
Photographer heads Southeast tech units
WINONA, Minn. – Minnesota State College Southeast has a new dean of trade and technology: Photographer and filmmaker Jake Griggs. Formerly he was associate liberal arts dean at Rochester Community and Technical College. Griggs began as a dean at Southeast in February but the appointment was announced belatedly. Griggs has degrees from University of Wisconsin-Stout and Drake University. He has taught at Western Technical College and UW-Stout. For 17 years he’s operated Drifting North Media out of Dakota in southern Winona County. He has specialized in business and family photography and video and design work. His “Three Bells” on a terminally ill mother has been exhibited at the Door County Short Film Festival in 2022 and at the Spring Grove International Film Festival in Fillmore County.
Abby Merchants Fall to Pittsville in Exhibition Game
Abby Merchants Fall to Pittsville in Exhibition Game. The Pittsville River Bandits defeated the Abby Merchants 11-8 in exhibition adult baseball play. *********************************************************************. Know some top athletic performances? Seeing some great teams in action?. We can use your help, and it’s simple. Witness some great performances? Hear about top athletes...
No injuries after car knocks down utility pole near La Farge
LA FARGE, WIS – Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reports a juvenile driver was uninjured after losing control of their vehicle on State Highway 82 near La Farge and striking a utility pole. Sheriff Torgerson states that on Tuesday, July 9, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a single-vehicle 16-year-old female...
Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Wisconsin
Canadian wildfire smoke is back in Wisconsin, although not as bad as last year. A post on X from the Green Bay National Weather Service office reported hazy skies as a result of elevated wildfire smoke from Western Canada. "Patchy dense fog will result in locally hazardous travel in parts...
Steer Clear of the Deadliest Road in Wisconsin
Summertime is the usual season where you might spend a good chunk of time out on the road. Either embarking on a family road trip or taking to the skies for an exotic vacation, summer is the season to travel. If you plan on hitting the road in the next...
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