Good Day
La Crosse
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds joined the 21st annual St. Paddy’s Day .01K run on Saturday along Pearl Street to raise funds for the Hunger Task Force — the event raised over $100,000 to date. WIZM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place today despite weather concerns — family members of Pat Stephens led the 15-minute route downtown with floats, candy, and music, followed by a gathering at Freighthouse featuring food and tunes from Amadans. WIZM
- ➤ Today, despite snow, train enthusiasts attended the La Crosse and Three Rivers Model Railroad Show at Omni Center in Onalaska, a two-day event by Ralph Hauser and the River Rail Ops Group with displays from small engines to large layouts offering a hands-on alternative to computer games (especially for kids). News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse Mayo nurse Abram Dyke received the DAISY Award after helping a hospital couple celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary in the ICU amid a crisis. He surprised them with a handmade banner, flowers + coordinated a special dinner in their room. WIZM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UW-La Crosse women’s indoor track and field team finished fourth at the Division III National Championships on March 14. Two athletes earned top-3 finishes and the team broke four school records — including a new 4x400 relay mark— during the meet. WIZM
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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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Silent Sky
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Weber Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the inspiring true story of Henrietta Leavitt, a 19th-century astronomer challenging societal norms during a time of scientific discovery.
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Commotion: Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — $46 — Experience the electrifying sounds of Creedence Clearwater Revival as you travel back to the late '60s and early '70s.
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OUT OF OUR MINDS CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES: The Music of Reena Esmail
3-5 p.m. — Viterbo University Nola Starling Recital Hall — Free entry — Immerse yourself in an enchanting concert featuring the compositions of Reena Esmail performed by talented musicians.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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