Good morning, La Crosse.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.