Good morning, La Crosse.

Kroner's Hardware in downtown La Crosse now has new local owners, a change announced on Facebook Tuesday.

The nearly 160-year-old store will have a brief transitional hiatus at the end of Friday.

Student-made artworks will be displayed at the 66th UWL Annual All-Student Juried Art Exhibition at the UWL Art Gallery in the Lowe Center for the Arts from Feb.

6 to Mar. 8, and an opening reception with awards will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

United Way of Wisconsin launched its Upskill-a-thon, a free online career skills program running through March 31 that offers bilingual courses and cash prizes up to $1,000.

The initiative targets residents facing barriers to traditional education by providing them with a way to earn new credentials.

On Monday, the school district left Ship Shape Car Wash coupons on homes near the former Hogan School to thank neighbors during demolition.

Crews continue demolition on the Hogan building — groundbreaking for the new school is scheduled for early March, with classes set to start fall 2027.

The Wisconsin DNR partners with local libraries to offer free day passes for state parks, forests, and recreation areas.

La Crosse Public Library + Shirley M. Wright Memorial Library join the program by letting cardholders check out passes and park info kits.

The City of La Crosse Municipal Transit is recognizing Transit Equity Day today with all-day free fares on MTU buses, tabling at the Transit Center, a free online webinar (12:00 p.m.) with 1000 Friends of Wisconsin, and an open house (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.) featuring refreshments and prizes.

More than 100 downtown businesses opposed plans to remove parking on 3rd and 4th streets when the Judiciary and Administrative Committee met Tuesday evening at City Hall to review proposals for bike lanes + wider sidewalks.

A survey by Downtown Main Street shows the industry favors preserving parking for ongoing economic success.

St. Clare Health Mission (free health clinic) is moving to a new building in La Crosse to meet rising patient demand.

The $3.2M expansion plan aims to improve care for community members.

UW-La Crosse named three finalists to fill its head football coach vacancy after Matt Janus left for Northern Michigan University.

Open forums at Centennial Hall let the community meet the candidates, with one meeting today at 3:45 p.m. in Room (1400), another on Feb. 5 at 2:45 p.m., and a third on Feb. 10 at 2:45 p.m.

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.

Children's Author Visit with Angela Dominguez

5:30-6:30 p.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion with author Angela Dominguez about her acclaimed children's books.