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Holmen Area Fire District Divided on New Pump Truck

HOLMEN, Wisconsin (WXOW) – The Holmen Area Fire District incorporates the Village of Holmen, the Town of Holland and the Town of Onalaska. Those three municipalities currently pay an equal share, one-third of the costs each, to be covered by the Holmen Area Fire Department.  

But now that the Chief would like to buy a new pump truck, not all of the communities are on board.  
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Gov. Walker leads Barrett in new poll Video included

Milwaukee, WI (WXOW)- A new Marquette Law School Poll shows that with three weeks to go until the recall election Governor Scott Walker has taken the lead over Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. The poll shows More>>

Amish Life: A Simple Life Video included

HARMONY, Minnesota (WXOW)-- Rural Harmony is home to the largest Amish community in Minnesota.  There are currently around 150 families, which totals are 1,000 people. More>>

Conference to Help Those With Disabilities Take 'The Next Step'

ONALASKA, Wisconsin (WXOW) – One in every five Americans has some kind of learning disability. Ahna Geiwitz is a sophomore at Onalaska High School, and was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and dyslexia when she was young. More>>

Report: Flooding/extreme storms on the rise Video included

A new report says flooding is on the rise in the Midwest, and this is a direct result of heavy precipitating storms. More>>

Winona State University announces new President

La Crosse, WI (WXOW) ------ Winona State University announces a new president today. He succeeds Judith Ramaley who held the post for seven years before resigning last August. The school's 15th President More>>

Packers Visit West Salem Students Video included

West Salem, WI (WXOW) Some West Salem students received quite a surprise. They spent some time with seven current and former members of the Green Bay Packers. More>>

Third graders slide into safety Video included

LA CROSSE, WI (WXOW)—In preparation for summer, third grade students from the La Crosse area slid into safety Wednesday at Loggers Field. More>>

Stabbing suspect to appear in court next month

The suspect in an area stabbing is out on bond and will be back in court next month. More>>

Former LCPD officer pleads guilty to wildlife charges

MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) - A former La Crosse Police officer is sentenced for violating federal wildlife laws. More>>

Sparta High School Holds First 'Health Fair' Video included

SPARTA,WI(WXOW)--It was the first time that Sparta High School held a health fair in conjunction with their Annual Wellness and Fitness Day. More than 15 different representatives from various health organizations More>>

Promoting Workplace Wellness Video included

LA CROSSE,WI(WXOW)--Improving employee health and well being was the focus at a breakfast held at the La Crosse YMCA on Wednesday. More than 100 community members ate, listened, and shared ideas on ways More>>

La Crescent Mayor 'Bikes to School' Video included

LA CRESCENT,MN (WXOW)--In honor of 'bike to work week' La Crescent Mayor Mike Poellinger rode his bike to La Crescent Elementary School this morning with about 15 students. More>>

Olson named new Winona State president

ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WXOW) - There's a new president for Winona State University. More>>

Monroe Co. arson suspect in court

SPARTA, Wisconsin (WXOW) - The name of the suspect in an arson fire in the Monroe County Town of Byron is released Tuesday. More>>

Donald Driver makes the finals on Dancing with the Stars Video included

Donald Driver was in jeopardy Tuesday night, but he's moving on to the finals of Dancing with the Stars. More>>

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