Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
Good morning, La Crosse.
The 34th annual Great Tri-state Rail Sale was held Saturday, Jan.
24, drawing rail enthusiasts and vendors from around the area to browse collectibles and share their passion.
Below zero temperatures have kept towing companies busy as Don’s Towing works around the clock to help stranded drivers across the Coulee Region; many calls involve jump-starts for dead batteries and stalled engines.
City crews will remove the fence and restore access at Cameron Park on Tuesday, as confirmed by parks director Jay Odegaard.
The park on King Street (between 4th Street South and 5th Avenue South) will reopen after a recent safety-related closure.
Firefighters from Alma, Mondovi, Nelson, and Waumandee responded to a machine shed fire at a residence on Pony Trail in Alma Saturday morning and extinguished the blaze with no reported injuries.
Investigators said a heater (used to warm a vehicle) may have started the fire.
Oriental Goodies has opened as the area's first grab-and-go restaurant for Philippine cuisine at 2236 State Road in La Crosse.
The restaurant operates Monday through Saturday (dining 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and grocery sales 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), offering a mix of prepared dishes and cultural groceries.
Fitness Freedom hosted its first Health and Fitness Day in Lake Hallie, offering free gym access, yoga, Zumba, cupping and mobility classes — local trainers taught proper form while vendors provided muscle recovery services, nutrition samples and raffles.
Community organizations, led by Sue Graf from What I Need Now, distributed emergency supplies to homeless individuals outside the Public Library and Reach Center as dangerously cold weather approaches tonight.
They provided food+safety resources ahead of the extreme temperatures expected.
Due to minus 20°F conditions, the Catholic Charities Warming Center on 3rd Street was full Thursday night and is expected to stay at capacity this weekend.
Extra shelter was found at the Salvation Army & Emergency Day Center as volunteers, churches & staff provided food and hand warmers.
La Crosse health officials say a new study released Jan.
24 finds fluoride is safe for infants, supporting continued use of fluoridated water and current safety guidelines.
Mount La Crosse is preparing for the 20th annual Dan Nagy Memorial Ski Race on Saturday after Friday's early closure due to cold weather, and over 1,000 athletes are expected to compete (honoring local alpine legend Dan Nagy) as hotels and restaurants gear up for busy crowds.
Baby Storytime
12-12:30 p.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Interactive storytime for infants featuring stories, songs, and caregiver meetups.
Chair Fitness Class
9:00-9:30 a.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Participate in a low-impact chair fitness class focusing on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health for all abilities.
Strong Bodies Fitness Series
10:00–11:15 a.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Registration required — An 11-week program focused on building strength and confidence for older adults in a supportive group setting.
Learn to Line Dance
3-4 p.m. — Robins Nest Bar & Grill — $10 — Step into fun with a lively line dancing session.
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