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VIROQUA — With sales and memberships continuing to grow — and more expansion anticipated — the Viroqua Food Co-op will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a party from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturd…

VIROQUA — The Federal Aviation Administration is providing $243,000 to help fund a runway expansion at the Viroqua Municipal Airport.

At 125 pounds, Demetrious Johnson doesn't throw thunderous punches that sell out arenas, and his businesslike personality doesn't help on the charisma meter.

BEIJING (Reuters) - A young Tibetan who vanished two decades ago after he was chosen by the Dalai Lama as the second-highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism is "living a normal life" and does not want to be disturbed, a senior Chinese official said on Sunday. The remarks are a rare admission of the fate of Gendun Choekyi Nyima, now 26, who was six years old when he was taken away after exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama named him as the Panchen Lama.

In America, the go-to guy on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is Dr. Russell Barkley, whose impressive credentials include psychologist, clinical professor of psychiatry at the Medical…

There’s an old saying that goes legends never die. Nothing could prove that adage more true than “Elvis Explosion 2015,” set to ignite the stage at the La Crosse Center next weekend.

This summer I had the privilege of teaching kids how to tie flies for fishing. Their first task was to go out and find some “bugs,” then we looked them up in books of aquatic insects.

Jeni Blake plans to open her Inspired art studio by Oct. 1 in the building at 1514-1516 Market St. where Dick Ghelfi’s Pro Shop closed Monday and where Jim’s Barber Shop’s last day will be Sep…

They say good things come to those wait. So if you've been putting off planning a vacation in the hopes that fall will bring lower prices, you're in luck.

We've rounded up some best-bet destinations for bargain seekers in the coming months. The non-monetary bonus: Fewer crowds and a less-frenzied pace. Read on for examples of deals currently available for late summer and fall trips. Like all deals, these are sure to expire; however, a little hunting on your part can yield similar results whenever you're ready to book. Читать дальше...

He flew dozens of missions in Europe and North Africa, taking part in raids over Nazi oil fields in Ploesti, Romania, that killed 310 fliers in his group.

A routine play, it wasn't, but it was one Angels second baseman Taylor Featherston felt he should have made Saturday night.

Watching the baseball drop into Andre Ethier's glove in right field, Alex Wood turned toward the Dodgers bench and shouted.

By Hayato Ishii, TOKYO - Young musicians, like others in Japan, were exposed to the tribulations of World War II, finding sol...

DENVER — Left fielder Nori Aoki experienced post-concussion symptoms and will see concussion specialist Dr. Michael Collins next week in Pittsburgh. Manager Bruce Bochy had planned to play Aoki on Saturday following a four-game break, but Aoki phoned trainer Dave Groeschner on Saturday morning and said he wasn’t feeling right. “When I woke up this morning, my head was heavy and I was out of breath,” Aoki said. “It got worse the past two days, but looking back at it now... Читать дальше...

DENVER — What a weird Saturday night for the beaten-up and beaten-down Giants. Alejandro De Aza batted cleanup for the first time in his big-league career, and Nick Noonan played first base for the first time since Little League. Adding to the oddity, Angel Pagan hit his first home run in 16 months. Did we mention that pitcher Jake Peavy doubled twice? Perhaps most peculiar of all: The Giants beat the Rockies 7-3. The losing streak ended at seven... Читать дальше...

KABUL, Afghanistan - Two anti-corruption organizations are accusing Afghanistan's government of failing to take action to protect its vital mining sector from graft and conflict.

South African companies are behind the curve when it comes to wellness strategies for employees.

Here's what we're missing when we discuss Idris Elba and James Bond

Tomato lovers wait for this moment all year, that moment when the plants in the garden are struggling under the weight of those gorgeous red (or yellow or orange or even green) orbs, and the t…

Signs that summer is wrapping up have arrived. Kids have started going back to school; NFL preseason games are underway; night temperatures are dropping; and prices of strawberries and blueber…

Making a bed seems simple enough. An easy chore that kids should be doing as unquestioningly as brushing their teeth.

Joe Biden hasn’t decided whether to run for president, but he tells almost everyone who asks that he’s giving it serious thought.

If you’ve heard anything about the upcoming budget battle, it’s probably that Republicans want to dramatically slash spending. Yay, fiscal conservatism!

What makes an employer an employer?