Developments buck trend
While much of the state is experiencing the same slowdown as the rest of the country, some developments in the La Crosse area of...
Hoffmann column: Poverty often hidden in Western Wisconsin
By Gregg Hoffmann
When the topic of poverty come up in Wisconsin, urban Milwaukee usually gets the most attention.
Indeed, Milwaukee County ranks second...
Western Wisconsin should survive slowdown
You’re hearing the R-Word used when people talk about business in 2008.
Some are predicting the American economy is entering a recession while others are...
Winter weather a boost for some businesses
You won’t hear complaints about the winter weather from at least some business people in Western Wisconsin.
Businesses that depend on outdoor recreation are having...