Good morning, La Crosse.

Local students have opened greenhouses for community use + hands-on learning about sustainable gardening.

Residents are invited to visit the space where practical education meets innovative green practices.

The La Crosse Club hosted its annual Derby Day party benefiting St. Clare Health Mission where organizers offered themed cocktails, appetizers, betting games & a best-dressed contest as every dollar raised supports local health services.

The Ho-Chunk Nation unveiled its new Betsy Thunder statue overlooking Riverside Park garden to honor local heritage.

Community members can now enjoy the artistic landmark.

Monday morning commuters in the La Crosse area saw gas prices exceed $4 per gallon at local stations, including the Kwik Trip at Hale Drive in Holmen, after a 45-cent rise+ was reported.

Local drivers may feel the change as they fill up.

Coulee Montessori students are preparing for their fifth annual plant sale to raise funds for a new playground shade structure and greenhouse costs and will hold it at Northside Elementary on Friday, May 8, 2:30 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. to noon.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice secured final approval today for a $700M settlement that ends a five-year case against Google and requires the company to change its app payment practices, with most funds sent through PayPal+Venmo to customers who bought apps on Google Play from Aug. 2016 to Sept. 2023.

The Mental Health Coalition of Greater La Crosse launched its Be Here Campaign in May to help residents reduce phone usage; the initiative offers mindfulness events and will conclude on May 21 with a Mental Health Awareness Celebration (community walk and resource fair).

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.

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.