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La Crosse
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members are invited to a retro dinner at Coon Valley Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (6-12) with a $5 discount when bringing a vintage dish to share, celebrating family recipes and traditions. News8000
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Barnes and Noble at Valley View Mall closed early yesterday at 1:30 p.m. due to a leaky roof and water damage. The store has not provided a reopening schedule and will update its Facebook page with further details. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The La Crosse Public Library unveiled its renovated archives and local history reading room, providing enhanced access to community records through improved technology and expanded space (open 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. on weekdays and 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. on Saturdays). News8000
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ According to AAA, regular unleaded gas prices jumped nearly 32 cents per gallon in eight days — from $2.545 on Feb. 23 to $2.863 on Tuesday. AAA credits the seasonal shift before spring for driving the increase. WEAU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse School District held a groundbreaking Monday for a new elementary school replacing Emerson and Spence that will open late next year near the old Hogan administrative building (approved with a $53.5 million referendum). Students visited the ceremony and community input will name the school in April. WIZM
- ➤ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students teamed with the Izaak Walton League to design and deploy digital trail signs on Hintgen Island — a project that lets visitors scan smartphones to learn about the Upper Mississippi River's history, wildlife, and barge traffic through a conservation grant. News8000
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the plan commission approved rezoning of the old Kmart lot along Losey Boulevard for five new buildings offering 250 apartments + commercial space. The proposal will be reviewed by the city's Judiciary and Administrative Committee Tuesday night and, if approved, the property will be demolished this summer. WIZM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UWL men’s and women’s teams (WIAC champions) head into the NCAA Division III Tournament this week. The men host at Mitchell Hall Friday, March 6 at 4:20 p.m. and 6:50 p.m., while the women play at Carroll University in Waukesha (tournament opener at 5:15 p.m.) Friday. WIZM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Come from Away
Mar 13 – 29 — La Crosse Community Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the heartwarming true story of Gander, Newfoundland's unexpected hospitality.
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Come From Away Musical Performance
2-6 p.m. — Weber Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $75 — Experience the heartwarming true story of resilience and community during a unique musical performance.
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Breakerspace Exploration
11 AM – 12 PM — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Dive into the mechanics of technology by dismantling real devices to unveil their secrets.
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