Good morning, La Crosse.

Residents gathered downtown today for the 18th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade honoring late IrishFest founder Pat Stephens — his family carried a banner as floats and donations boosted the Hunger Task Force, marking a festive kickoff for the IrishFest season.

Arcadia residents are clearing driveways on Monday after a weekend storm dumped 22 inches of snow, with strong winds causing uneven snow buildup (some driveways faced nearly four feet of snow) across the town.

After a weekend blizzard disrupted hundreds of flights in the Midwest, American Airlines flights resumed in La Crosse Monday.

Although arrivals at 11:01 a.m. and departures at 11:34 a.m. were canceled, later flights remained on time (Chicago O’Hare reported nearly 400 cancellations early Monday).

Sparta Performing Arts Booster Club Inc. is returning today after being stranded in Orlando due to snow cancellations.

The group left Monday afternoon for a flight to Chicago then a bus ride to Sparta (families incurred an extra $15,000 cost).

La Crosse Symphony Orchestra held its Classical Magic Concert Saturday to welcome spring, featuring Rising Stars winners Ella Wan and Tingting Wan and nonprofit teams competing in the Conductor Wannabes contest.

The winning team will conduct at the May 2 concert and support their charity.

Local school district administrators and La Crosse Chamber officials met during a day off today to plan workforce programs that connect classroom learning to real jobs.

The partnership will build stronger ties with local businesses—supporting career readiness.

Dr. Christopher Tookey from Emplify Health’s Sparta Clinic said colorectal cancer now leads young adult deaths and recommended starting screening at age 45 (or 10 years before a family diagnosis).

Patients can choose a colonoscopy, a home test, or Cologuard every three years for regular screening.

On March 14, the UW-La Crosse men's track team competed at the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Ala.

They finished runner-up with 74 points, one point behind Rowan, while breaking a 23-year relay record (previously held by Olympic gold medalist Andrew Rock).

On March 14, sophomore Tanner Gerber won the 165 pound gold medal by defeating Andrew Supers 4+0 at the NCAA Division III Championships, helping UW-La Crosse finish second with 68 points.

Five Eagles earned All-America honors, tying the best finish in school history.

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.

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.

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.

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.