Confused about Labor Day

Technically Labor Day is a holiday to celebrate the social and economic achievements of American workers and not meant as a day for extra work. I get confused about such things as the years slip by, as I celebrated early with some extreme labor.

Hatvany departs for Oregon

Saskia Hatvany has left the LaCrosse Tribune and Winona Daily News after two years as a photojournalist.

Tailgate like a Wisconsinite

When the weather turns crisp and kickoff returns, so does one of Wisconsin’s most cherished traditions: the tailgate. For Wisconsinites, the real magic happens hours before the football game even starts.

WNA initiates sans serif legal notice bill

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association is initiating a bill being cosponsored by Rep. Todd Novak and Senator Romaine Quinn relating to newspaper publication and typeface for certain legal notices.

Homelessness stories due September 29

WNA general managers and publishers have already been contacted about statewide homelessness stories to be published in conjunction with World Homeless Day in 2025. 

Rundio retires after 38 years at Wisconsin newspapers

Friday, Aug. 29, was Steve Rundio’s last day at The LaCrosse Tribune. He inhabited positions ranging from paper boy to sports reporter to weekly editor to covering crime and courts during that 38-year time period in the Coulee Region.