Good morning, La Crosse.

Black leaders in La Crosse wrapped up a three-week Black History Month series that looked at early pioneers and current advocacy, and they now plan to empower residents through community programs & action, with leaders emphasizing the need to learn from the past to build a stronger future.

Residents gather at La Crosse Public Library today for an afternoon of euchre and cribbage, where seasoned players + beginners can share intergenerational fun while learning new games.

Kroner's Hardware on Pearl Street is temporarily closed as new owner Amy Dummer makes plans to reopen it in April with a mix of small kitchen appliances and the familiar community feel the store has offered since 1868.

Moon Tunes revealed its 2026 concert lineup on Feb.

23 to guide local music fans as they plan for upcoming shows in La Crosse (the release includes performance dates and venues).

Moon Tunes announced its 15th anniversary summer concert series that will run from June 4 to August 27 at Riverside Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday—featuring tribute bands and local acts supported by donations and volunteers.

Hintgen Elementary School hosted its seventh annual Read Your Heart Out event on Monday, where over 50 community volunteers celebrated National African American Parent Involvement Day with storytelling, books and poetry.

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey joined the event to underline the importance of learning from Black American history.

Local eagle watchers at Eaglewatch Park saw numbers jump from 21 to 111 eagles on Feb.

20 as thawing ice, migration, and nesting changes attracted more birds, pushing the regional total to 285 (the season’s highest) and marking a dramatic shift.

Elder care facilities in the Coulee and River Valley regions face a nationwide nursing shortage that makes it hard to hire and retain staff due to low wages and demanding work.

Leaders say improvements are needed soon to maintain care quality.

Two bipartisan women’s health bills are moving to Gov. Evers for approval, with one extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to a full year and the other requiring insurers to cover extra breast cancer checks for high-risk women (the state becomes the 49th to expand maternity care).

La Crosse's old Kmart on State Road is set for a Copper Rocks redevelopment, with construction scheduled to begin by June — pending city council rezoning approval.

Local developers are reviewing proposals to transform the former Kmart site at Copper Rocks into a real estate project — new details are expected as plans evolve since its closure in 2017.

UW La Crosse senior Aidan Matthai broke national and school records Friday night in Iowa City by finishing the 5000 meter run in 13:58.61—joining NCAA Division III’s sub 14 club as his ranking climbs ahead of the upcoming WIAC Indoor Championships in Platteville.

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.

Willow Round Basketry Workshop with Clint Grabhorn

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — People's Food Co-op — $40 materials fee plus sliding scale — Learn the art of willow basketry in this beginner-friendly, hands-on course.

Wingapalooza Fundraiser

12:30-3:00 p.m. — Radisson Hotel La Crosse — Support our community’s mission — Sample delicious chicken wings while contributing to leadership through education and connection.

Tea & Technology: Exploring Digital Resources

11 a.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Discover new digital resources for learning and wellness with hot drinks and treats in a cozy setting.

Josh Turner Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — La Crosse Center — Ticket prices range from $57 to $137 — Experience a night of country music with Josh Turner live in concert.

Come from Away

Mar 13 – 29 — La Crosse Community Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the heartwarming true story of Gander, Newfoundland's unexpected hospitality.