Strong storm knocks out power, downs trees across region
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About 2,500 Xcel Energy customers in La Crosse County are without power Thursday afternoon as a strong thunderstorm hit the region.
About 2,500 Xcel Energy customers in La Crosse County are without power Thursday afternoon as a strong thunderstorm hit the region.