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With family members looking on and hands raised in unison, Sparta’s newly elected aldermen took the oath of office during the Common Council meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, marking both a …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/27/26
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A 57-year-old Sparta woman was arrested April 22, 2026, following a slow-speed pursuit through downtown Sparta, according to the Sparta Police Department.
Sparta Police officers attempted to …
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By HERALD STAFF
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4/27/26
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FORT MCCOY, Wis. — U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy has a new motto as well as new mission and vision statements starting in 2026.
The changes coincide with Fort McCoy’s 2026-2030 Five-Year …
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4/27/26
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Monroe County District Attorney Kevin Croninger shared today that Monroe County Chief Assistant District Attorney Sarah Skiles, is the 2026 Great Kids Start With You Award Recipient. The award was …
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4/27/26
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140 Years ago (1886)
E.F. Ring has removed the old posts around the courthouse yard, and the premises have a happy light and free look, which could be very much enhanced if one further …
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Compiled by: John Gessner, Staff Writer
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4/27/26
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Tomah Health is reaping the rewards of a new apprenticeship program designed to hire hard-to-find surgical technicians.
Hospital Sterile Processing coordinator Daniel Cole said Tomah Health …
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4/27/26
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LA CROSSE — Today, Emplify Health by Gundersen, Gundersen Medical Foundation and local leaders gathered to celebrate the EmPATH Unit with a ribbon cutting ceremony and donor recognition event.
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4/23/26
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Three individuals, two from Sparta and one from Cashton, will serve as the honorary ambassadors for the Sparta Area Cancer Support organization this year.
The SACS honorees for 2026 are Cathy …
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By Logan Everson
Record Editor
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4/23/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers for the Wisconsin Rare Plant Monitoring Program , a community-based science program that allows plant enthusiasts to …
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4/23/26
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In the small community of Eureka, Wisconsin, there once stood a large Victorian-style mansion built in 1852 by the Foote Brothers. The brothers arrived in this frontier town from Massachusetts in …
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By JOHN GESSNER, Staff Writer
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4/23/26
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Edward Jones financial advisor Lenny Bakken of Tomah was named among the 2026 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in Wisconsin by Forbes|SHOOK® in 2026.
He ranked No. 65 in Wisconsin.
This is …
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4/23/26
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Have you ever wanted to research your family history but not sure where to start?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum …
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4/23/26
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SPARTA, Wis. — What was once an unused patch of lawn in a quiet neighborhood is about to become something much more—a regenerative, sensory-rich landscape designed for people, pollinators, and …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/23/26
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April 13:
Laura Allen, 56, of Tomah was charged with possession of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) with intent to inhale. Released on a $500 signature bond.
Dakota Bear Hoffmann, 29, of …
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4/23/26
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“Are you willing to take a chance to find out how good you are?”
That phrase has stayed with former Sparta football star Cole Wisniewski since he was in high school. For Wisniewski, the …
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By KEVIN LABOTKA, Sports Writer
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4/23/26
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Students from Innovations STEM Academy rode bicycles along South Water Street on Earth Day, April 22, 2026, heading toward the Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce for a community cleanup effort. An …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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4/23/26
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The Tomah Health Community Foundation is helping children to learn, play, and connect with others. Members of the foundation donated $3,000 to the Tomah Parks & Recreation Dept.’s Recreation …
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4/16/26
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Sparta, Wisconsin — Local residents are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss long-term, sustainable solutions for securing a reliable clean water source for the community. This meeting …
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4/16/26
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On Saturday, April 11, under gray skies and temperatures in the 30s at Southside Fields, the Sparta Parks and Recreation youth soccer season kicked off. The soccer fields were covered in cold morning …
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By JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ MORAN, Contributing Writer
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4/16/26
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Four-wheel drive enthusiasts from across Wisconsin gathered April 11 at the Cranberry Country Lodge in Tomah, filling the parking lot with modified rigs for the Wisconsin Coalition of 4-Wheel Drive's …
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By ERIC ROELLIG, Editor
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4/16/26
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