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Jackson Co. drug investigation results in three arrests
BLACK RIVER FALLS — Three more arrests have been made in what authorities say is an ongoing “million dollar” drug trafficking operation affecting Jackson County. 12:04 pm

Information sought on Vernon County arson

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Woman gets one last wish: a ride to remember

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Cancer event collecting pennies

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Fireworks tonight at Speedway

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Blue Stars win another silver medal

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Wis.-Mich. ferry cuts some rates 40 percent

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18 charged in indoor marijuana operation

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Former Wisconsin lawmaker buys lobbying firm

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Swim coach accused of assault out on bail

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sports update

Bases-loaded walk propels Cubs past Brewers
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Fox drew a bases-loaded walk off Mike DiFelice to force in the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning Friday, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. 4:46 pm

Twins' Target Field to open April 12

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news

Interest in military spikes in recession
Interest in military service is increasing amid the economic downturn, as unemployment spikes and college students loaded with debt hunt for jobs that don’t exist, local military recruiters said.

sports

Jeff Brown: West Salem baseball team off to sizzling start
Chuck Ihle’s been around the ballpark for a few years, so he’s not about to start touting this year’s West Salem Panthers as the best baseball team he’s ever coached. Out of the 24 teams Ihle has put together, however, this one might rank among the best before the last pitch is made.

Dairyland baseball: Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau 12, Eleva-Strum 2

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Summer is sure to be in full swing this weekend, with a gorgeous Fourth of July holiday in the forecast.

business

(2009/07/02)
After sitting unused since December 2004, the historic Hollywood Theatre at 123 Fifth Ave. S. is scheduled to be auctioned at noon July 28.

(2009/06/29)
Owner and artist Chad Moriarty has moved his Southern Fried Glass glass-blowing studio from Florida to a renovated barn at 16911 Igloo Road in Sparta, just off the Elroy-Sparta State Trail.

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GOING DOWN: A demolition crew works to level Trowbridge Hall on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus Thursday. Trowbridge is one of three buildings on campus being taken down to make way for Centennial Hall, a new 180,000-square-foot academic building. To read more, click here. Peter Thomson photo

CRIME MAP: The Tribune now offers a daily map of crimes reported in La Crosse County. To check it out, click here. We continue to provide a longer list of calls handled by La Crosse County Dispatch at this police blotter link.

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(2009/07/02)
With “Public Enemies,” all the pieces would seem to be in place for an epic gangster drama: director Michael Mann, who has an affinity for complicated criminals; stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, who are famous for immersing themselves in their roles; and a thrilling true story of brazen bank robbers on the run.

(2009/07/02)
There’s more action and cuddly creatures for kids to love in “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” than in the animated franchise’s first two installments.

(2009/06/29)
There’s a squirrel that skis and dogs that do tricks.