District superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel wants the district to move away from criminalizing students, in part by reforming the relationship between schools and police.
Skeptical of Fox, Wary of the GOP: Meet La Crosse’s Trump Fans
Trump supporters who lined State Road 16 on Sunday had soured on Fox News and were firm in their belief in widespread election fraud, despite a lack of evidence.
“La Crosse Embraced Us”
Melissa Baca didn’t plan on staying in La Crosse when she came here to visit a relative. But years later, she’s still here and ready to graduate from UWL.
Hmong-Lao Veterans Still Waiting for Recognition
Local officials have made symbolic gestures to recognize Hmong-Lao veterans. But decades after the Vietnam War, those veterans still can’t access benefits others receive.
Wisconsin Elections Price Tag: $88.7 Million
Wisconsin was awash with glossy campaign mailers and commercials this year. But did the vast sums spent on election campaigns actually have an impact?
A Toast To Kamala and Joe, And A Call To Action
Jonathan Maye: As a 67-year-old Black American man and a product of the tumultuous 60s, I, not unlike many others, have been the first and only many times over.
Election Fraud? Not Around Here Say Local GOP Officials
It might happen in “big cities” says city council member Doug Happel but not in La Crosse. In Vernon County, GOP officials also say they’ve seen no evidence of any fraud.
Indigenous Writers Illuminate History With Pride, Resilience
Three Native authors, all teachers at Minnesota state universities, deserve to be celebrated for their rich and varied works.
Symbols Fall, But Need for Education Persists
The “Red Raiders” name, like the Hiawatha statue, will soon be gone, but problems around the teaching of indigenous history in La Crosse schools remain.
Central High School to Retire “Red Raiders” Team Name and Mascot
Central High School administration hopes to present a new name and mascot to the school board in early January.