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La Crosse
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders have proposed repurposing the North Side Library into a multi-use neighborhood center offering library services, a computer lab, and children’s safe spaces. The plan, unveiled at a Tuesday meeting on Kane Street, will use community support (without taxpayer funding) and calls on residents to contact council members. News8000
- ➤ On Saturday, 100 Vietnam War veterans flew from La Crosse to Washington, D.C. for the Pat Stephens Honor Flight and visited major memorials before returning around 10 p.m.— the next flight is set for a Saturday in September. WIZM
- ➤ La Crosse commemorated fallen workers during a Workers Memorial Day ceremony held Tuesday evening at Green Island Park, calling for safer workplaces and honoring local losses. The event featured a non-denom invocation and a proclamation marking April 28 as Memorial Day (Mike Davis emphasized each death was preventable). News8000
- ➤ Housing Week returns May 2 to 9, inviting residents to learn about the Forward La Crosse Zoning Code Update at pop-up tables and community sessions held around town. Organizers say the interactive event will shape future housing policies and neighborhood development. La Crosse Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northside Elementary's 4th graders published a book of animal stories; each child wrote and illustrated their own page. The project was funded by a $1,000 gold star grant — a donation from the La Crosse Public Education Foundation that boosts creative writing in school. WEAU
- ➤ Trevor Sprague was unanimously chosen as president of the La Crosse School Board Monday (following former president Deb Suchla's narrow loss) and will serve a one-year term after winning re-election in April while being sworn in with incumbent Scott Neumeister and newcomer Loretta Hass. WIZM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ River Clean Up La Crosse will hold its annual cleanup event on Saturday, May 9 along local waterways to continue over 30 years of environmental stewardship. Volunteers will receive assignments from coordinators and join an after-party once the cleanup ends without needing boats. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tony Evers visited The Nature Place in La Crosse Tuesday to showcase 120 solar panels generating cost savings and announced that Wisconsin will buy about 225,000 renewable energy certificates annually for the next 20 years. News8000
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sparta High School safety Cole Wisniewski, noted for his play at Texas Tech + All-Big 12 honors, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 7th round with the 244th pick Saturday and will attend rookie minicamp May 8-10 in Philadelphia. WIZM
- ➤ Former UW-La Crosse left tackle Dain Walter—a New Glarus native—will attend the Green Bay Packers rookie mini-camp from Friday through Sunday after a standout 2025 season where he started all 11 games without a sack and earned First Team All-American honors. WIZM
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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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Long-stitch Bookbinding: the Medieval Paperback
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Art House La Crosse — $40-70 sliding scale — Explore traditional bookbinding techniques and create your own sketchbook or journal.
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