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Pete Buttigieg is rescheduling a town hall that was to have taken place this evening in La Crosse.  Buttigieg — who served as the Secretary of Transportation in the Biden administration — was to have taken part in an event where topics like the cost of housing, child care and health care were to be discussed.  Reports say Buttigieg will not be able to make the trip to La Crosse due to a health issue suffered by his mother.

In Eau Claire, the Green Waste Facility on Jeffers Road will close for the season this Saturday.  The facility provides locals with an environmentally friendly solution to dispose of brush, grass clippings, and leaves.  Specifics on the sort of items that are and are not accepted can be found WITH AN EASY CLICK HERE.

Culver’s is out with a new loyalty program for customers nationwide.  The Wisconsin-based fast food chain launched Delicious Rewards on Monday, allowing hungry fans to earn ten points for every dollar spent at participating locations.  The company says those points can then be redeemed for items in store, while also offering surprises and deals for customers on their birthday.  Culver’s acknowledged being late to the party when it comes to loyalty programs, but were confident their customers are going to

  A Dane County native is running for a Wisconsin office.  Dylan Helmenstine announced Sunday he is running for state treasurer, calling it a role that has a “ton of responsibilities.”  He said Wisconsin’s treasurer should be someone with experience to carry out its responsibilities while having the “energy to open up the possibilities.”  Helmenstine grew up on a farm in Blue Mounds, is a member of the school board and is president of his local EMS district. 

The Brewers all-time leader in home runs is up for immortality.  The National Baseball Writers Association of America’s latest Hall of Fame Ballot came out yesterday, and Ryan Braun is there for the first time.  The right-handed slugger spent his entire 14-year career with the Brew Crew, smashing 352 home runs and making six all-star teams.  He was also the Rookie of the Year in 2007 and won National League MVP in 2011.  However, he was suspended in 2013 for

An Eau Claire woman charged in a homicide case is entering a not guilty plea.  Dakota Bilderback is accused of killing the father of her children back in August.  A status conference is scheduled for March 12th

Before you get into the holiday spirit, there’s something you should know about decorating your car.  Driving with Christmas lights is illegal on Wisconsin roads.  State law restricts car lighting to white or amber in the front and red in the rear.  If you don’t comply, you could face a fine of up to 200 dollars.  You are allowed to have decorations on your car as long as they are secured down and don’t block your view.

The Wisconsin Farmers Union is welcoming the community to write hand-written thank you letters to local farmers at a letter writing party.  WFU will provide all letter writing supplies, including cards, envelopes, writing utensils and stickers.  People can write to their favorite farmer, food producer or select a highlighted WFU member at the event.  The “Thank a Farmer Letter Writing Party” will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. November 18th at Market on River. 

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a Richland County deer farm has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. The positive result came from a 3-year-old buck. The premises is quarantined, where it will remain while DATCP and the U.S. Department of Agriculture veterinarians and staff conduct the epidemiological investigation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

Authorities are sharing the name of a person found dead last week at the scene of a La Crosse house fire.  Crews dispatched to a Taylor Street blaze early Thursday morning found the body of 27-year-old Alexis Pickett.  There has been no word on the cause of the fire.