Good Day
La Crosse
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Onalaska Lions Club volunteers cleaned up city parks (Apr. 19) ahead of Earth Day to ready local spaces for community enjoyment. News8000
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An apartment building near the river marsh on Zeisler Street caught fire Saturday around 1:30 p.m.—firefighters reported one minor injury and had the blaze under control within 20 minutes while investigating its cause. WIZM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 61st annual International Banquet begins at UW–La Crosse today with a Global Citizenship Showcase and cultural performances from students and staff, strengthening community ties. The event celebrates the diverse perspectives that international students, scholars and faculty bring to campus. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UWL Drama Club presented 10-minute plays by students at their campus on Apr. 19 — a creative showcase that featured original, short productions. News8000
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, a tornado outbreak damaged more than 100 homes in the Upper Midwest while the local NWS office in La Crosse reported 26 tornado warnings — a record since 1995 — and the strongest tornado rated EF3 near Cream left one minor injury. WIZM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Brush collection starts today in designated neighborhoods, and residents should prepare their yard debris for pickup (check local guidelines for details). News8000
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NFAA Redding Style Warm-Up 3-D
April 25th & 26th — Blackhawk Archers of La Crosse Wisconsin, Inc. — Cost varies for membership — Join fellow archers for a fantastic 3D shooting experience at a top-notch facility.
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First Fridays at the RAD
5-8 p.m. — Rivoli Arts District — Free entry — Explore over 20 artist studios and support local creativity in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Wisconsin Archery Alliance Field Archery Academy 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Blackhawk Archers of La Crosse Wisconsin, Inc. — Lunch included — Learn field archery techniques from National Champion Rod Menzer in a scenic Wisconsin setting.
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NFAA First Field Shoot by Blackhawk Archers
12:00-1:00 p.m. — Blackhawk Archers of La Crosse Wisconsin, Inc. — Registration fees apply — Compete in a thrilling archery event with a shotgun start.
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30th Annual La Crosse Area Mayoral Prayer Breakfast
7:29-8:45am – The Radisson Center – Tickets required, $20 – This event brings the community together for a meaningful morning of honoring and praying for our local leaders, along with breakfast and a keynote speaker. Tickets are available only through April 30.
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