Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The La Crosse Fire Department conducted a hands-on training session at the soon-to-be-demolished Pink Palace, enhancing their skills with realistic scenarios. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW-La Crosse Chancellor James Beeby emphasizes the importance of state legislature decisions on funding for Prairie Springs Science Center's completion and improved staff compensation. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ Chancellor James Beeby initiates a five-year strategic planning process for UW-La Crosse to bolster its academic programs and campus development. WIZM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse County Board unanimously agreed to a $14.1 million investment for highway improvements in 2025 to enhance 11 miles of roads and extend the life of the pavement, marking a significant rise in infrastructure spending. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ The Biden-Harris administration has allocated $728,000 in federal funds to enhance rail safety and access in La Crosse County’s Brice Prairie, with a total project cost of $910,000 aimed at improving the daily lives of its residents. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ The newly passed Water Resources Development Act focuses on flood control and environmental restoration along the Mississippi River, including significant projects like a $6 billion floodwall in Louisiana and a comprehensive study on flooding in the upper basin. La Crosse Tribune
SHOP NEWS
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Alive Again - A Tribute to Chicago
Alive Again is a tribute band comprised of talented musicians from the Midwest dedicated to preserving the sound and spirit of the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Chicago.
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La Crosse Sports Show 2025
The La Crosse Sports Show features a variety of outdoor and sports-related exhibits and activities, taking place at the La Crosse Center over four days.
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Super Bowl Bingo Event
The Rotary Club of La Crosse-East is hosting a traditional bingo event with games and a raffle at Colgan Air Services.
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Customer Appreciation and Super Bowl Watch Party
This event features raffles, door prizes, food and drink specials, culminating in a Super Bowl watch party.
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Maximizing Social Security Benefits and Retirement Income Strategies
This presentation will cover essential strategies for maximizing Social Security benefits and retirement income, addressing the impact of economic factors on retirement planning.
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Shamanic Sound Journey and Ceremony at GreenHouse Holistic Co-op Center
This ceremony offers an immersive shamanic sound journey utilizing diverse instruments to facilitate spiritual growth and healing through sound and intention.
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Petflicks: Get Ready to Laugh — and Make a Difference!
Introducing Petflicks: Coulee Region’s Funniest Pet Videos, a fun, new community fundraiser sponsored by Onalaska Animal Hospital to benefit Coulee Region Humane Society. Submit a video of your pet’s funniest antics for a chance to win $1,000!
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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