Houston County News

11/13/2025

House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump

The 43-day funding lapse saw federal workers go without paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lined up at food banks.

11/12/2025

Newly released Epstein emails say Trump 'knew about the girls,' spent time with a victim

Epstein wrote in a 2011 email Trump had "spent hours" at Epstein's house with a trafficking victim and said in a separate message years later Trump "knew about the girls."

11/12/2025

Building a deer hunting stand in the woods evokes memories of past hunts and the passage of time. A nostalgic reflection on tradition and nature.

11/10/2025

Pet poisonings are a serious risk, with the ASPCA reporting over 400,000 cases annually. Common dangers include medications, certain foods, household products, and plants. Prompt veterinary care is crucial. For emergencies, contact the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline or the Pet Poison Helpline.

11/10/2025

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

The justices turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

11/09/2025

Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact'

President Donald Trump's administration is demanding that states reverse full SNAP benefits issued under recent court orders. The U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, affecting 42 million Americans who

11/08/2025

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

Residents in some states began to receive their full SNAP food aid as an appeals court left in place an order requiring the full payments.

11/07/2025

Veterans will be honored for their service at the 13th annual Veterans Day breakfast in La Crosse. Veterans and their families are invited to attend the free breakfast on Tuesday,

11/07/2025

Discover the importance of flu vaccines in preventing influenza and reducing the severity of illness. Learn about the effectiveness and safety of flu shots.

11/06/2025

The River Valley Region may see its first snow on Saturday, with potential accumulation of an inch or more. Wet roads and icy conditions expected.

11/06/2025

Arrest made in connection with gunfire near downtown Winona

Winona police arrest man after shots fired in the city. No victims reported. Investigation ongoing. Public safety not threatened.

11/05/2025

Living with vertigo and Meniere's disease can be a challenge.