Good Day
La Crosse
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse Marathon officials said the race will cause traffic delays on key routes as it moves through downtown. Motorists are advised to plan ahead for detours and extra travel time. News8000
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Onalaska’s OPUS Bakehouse will open a new storefront in La Crosse in June. Neighbors will enjoy freshly baked sourdough treats + a warm community welcome when the shop launches. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ United Airlines has postponed its new direct flights from La Crosse Regional Airport to Chicago to Oct. 25 due to FAA capacity limits at O'Hare + passengers with tickets will be contacted for rebooking or refunds. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new bronze statue honoring Betsy Thunder, a Ho-Chunk medicine woman, will be installed at Friendship Gardens in Riverside Park next Monday with a 7 a.m. ceremony near the river; the Ho-Chunk section will be dedicated on July 30 (International Day of Friendship). WIZM
- ➤ A Native American game played over 200 years ago at the gathering place that became La Crosse is credited with inspiring the city's name. Local historians say the tradition remains an important part of community culture. News8000
- ➤ Three guest conductors will lead the La Crosse Symphony this weekend after winning the annual Conductor Wannabe contest; Dave Wagner and Angela Newman raised $70,032 for the ALS Foundation to perform a Saint-Saëns march (a contest record), while Nancy Allen, who raised $32,635, will conduct an opera selection. WIZM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EMS students saved their instructor's life during a local training session, and witnesses said the team acted quickly + officials noted the incident shows the strength of the EMS program. News8000
- ➤ Viterbo University held its Rose Awards today, honoring faculty and staff and naming nursing professor Lin Rauch as Teacher of the Year + several colleagues were recognized for their contributions. La Crosse Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local mental health organizations, including the Mental Health Coalition of Greater La Crosse and Great Rivers United Way, provided Youth Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, May 1 + teachers, school staff, and county social workers learned skills to support young people facing mental health challenges. News8000
- ➤ Serene Clean partners with Cleaning 4 A Reason to offer free house cleaning twice a month for eligible homeowners fighting cancer; the service, available since 2019 in the Coulee Region, aims to ease treatment stress + boost home comfort. WEAU
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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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