Good Day
La Crosse
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Ho-Chunk Nation held a presentation at Aquinas High School to inform locals about the crisis affecting Indigenous women (sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters) before announcing a 5K run/walk on May 5 at Burns Park to honor victims and raise awareness. News8000
- ➤ Vernon County residents can pick up a free emergency preparedness kit at the annual Coon Creek Confluence watershed celebration Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chaseburg Ball Park (first-come, first-served); each kit has supplies for floods and a chance to win a $20 gift card. News8000
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The iconic Golden Frog and Lily Pad in Fountain City are up for sale as the owners seek a buyer who will continue their legacy. La Crosse Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Market on the Mississippi returns Saturday at Fox Hollow Event Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a Spring in Capri theme featuring 60 local artisans, themed drinks, and unique goods + free entry after 11 a.m. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ WSU unveiled a new mural depicting its 2035 strategic plan on campus today + the display invites community members to explore the university’s vision for future growth. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tony Evers visited Nature Place at Myrick Park Tuesday morning to check out its solar panels + other clean energy features, noting that Wisconsin is making progress while other areas remain focused on fossil fuels. WIZM
- ➤ The City of La Crosse's Water Utility has closed the northbound right-hand lane on Mormon Coulee Road from Broadview Place to 4349 because of a water main break and repairs are expected to finish by 3 p.m. next Wednesday. News8000
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse Central boys basketball coach Todd Fergot was named executive director of the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association on Wednesday, giving the state basketball body a local leader. He will continue coaching at Central while leading efforts for a 35 second shot clock and an expanded tournament field. WIZM
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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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~ Andrew Carnegie
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