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As Wisconsin hunters head into the field, know the warning signs of heart attack and stroke

Weather conditions, physical exertion and time spent in remote areas are among the conditions that make hunting season rewarding, yet these same factors can make a medical emergency more dangerous …

To the brave

In an old travel chest that once carried a family member's belongings across the Atlantic from Norway lay a collection of World War II memorabilia my grandfather kept. Photos of boys in their …

Looking back: This week in History

130 Years Ago (1896) A new song, “Passing Faces,” which is to appear in a day or two, is the joint production of Mr. C. F. McClure of this city (Sparta) and Raphael Fossett, a musical writer …

Fall Leaf Removal has begun in Sparta

Within the last week, residents in Sparta have seen, or heard, the leaf Leaf-Vac tractor operating in the city. The Leaf collection is being conducted by the Department of Public Works (DPW). DPW …

The Electrification of Monroe County: A Five-Part History

Visitors to the Monroe County Local History Room in Sparta can find many unique windows into the past: an old switchboard from the days before cell phones, military artifacts going as far back as the …

Oakdale data center proposal heads to hearing

Nodiac wants to build a data center on part of a Town of Oakdale farm, and residents will have a chance to weigh in at a November public hearing. The company has another proposal in the Town of …
Obituaries
David A. Olson
SPARTA - David A. Olson, 62, of Sparta passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at …
Ronald J. Meyer
SPARTA - Ronald J. Meyer, 79, of Sparta, passed away on November 5th at his home in Sparta, WI surrounded by his family. He was born December 30, 1946 to Edward and Tillie Meyer in La Crosse, WI. He …
Donavon Dean Jessie
Donavon Dean Jessie, 86, passed away November 1, 2026, at Emplify by Gundersen Health in La Crosse. He was born on March 3, 1940, in Sparta, Wis., to Leonard and Evelyn (Parlow) Jessie. Donavon …
Janice Marie Wall
Janice Marie Wall, age 86, of Cashton, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Jan was born on March 9, 1940, to Fred and Rose Yarolimek. Raised on the banks of …
Vernon Kisting
Vernon Kisting, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Vern was born on April 20, 1942, to Bernard and Lena (Turnmire) Kisting in Richland Center, WI. He …
Nyle D. Brown
SPARTA - Nyle D. Brown, 97, of Sparta, died Friday, November 6, 2026 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Lanham-Schanhofer …
Sports

Sparta’s Kent named the All-MVC first team

Sparta junior Addie Kent was the team’s top all-conference honoree in a season that the Spartans hope was a sign of bright days ahead for the program. Kent was named to the All-MVC first team …
Holmen earns three All-MVC first-team picks
After an impressive 17-4 season, the Holmen Vikings were represented by three seniors on the All-Mississippi Valley Conference first team: forward Brock Needham, midfielder Apollo de la Rosa and …
Huntington lands on All-MVC first team
No player on the Sparta roster made a bigger two-way impact this fall than junior Hunter Huntington. It was only appropriate then that he led the way for the Spartans on the list of all-conference …
The Hillsboro Tigers earned a regional title and rolled on into sectionals with a four-set win over rival Wonewoc-Center last Saturday in Wonewoc.
VOLLYBALL: Bangor, Hillsboro stay alive into sectionals
And then there were two. Following the opening week of the high school volleyball playoffs all across Wisconsin, only two Scenic Bluffs Conference teams remain as we head into sectional action. …
The Onalaska Hilltoppers saw their season end in Level 1 of this year’s playoffs, falling 35-9 on the road against Plymouth.
FOOTBALL: La Crosse Logan, Reedsburg advance to regional semifinals
The WIAA football playoffs got underway last Friday, with five Mississippi Valley Conference teams competing in the Division 2 and Division 3 opening rounds. La Crosse Logan and Reedsburg …
EDITORIAL: Badgers defense shines in signature win over USC
Though it was very much overshadowed throughout the state by Game 2 of the World Series going on in Milwaukee at the same time, how about a toast to the Wisconsin Badgers football team on their …
Cutline: Sparta junior Lilly Hackbarth tips a ball back over the La Crosse Central block last Thursday at Logan High School.
Spartans show resilience in win over Central
If there’s one word Sparta head volley coach Mary Sackmann would use to describe her team this year, it would be resilient. Never was that on clearer display than with their backs against the wall …
Business

A Bigger Pond for Outdoor Enthusiasts: Triggers n Tackle Finds Room to Grow

For outdoor enthusiasts, finding the right equipment can make all the difference. At Triggers n Tackle, located at 819 Front Street in Cashton, customers can find gear for hunting, fishing, and …

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