Good Day
La Crosse
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hy-Vee offers veterans and active-duty service members free coffee every Wednesday in May from 6 to 10 a.m. at select stores and a buffet breakfast on May 20 featuring eggs, biscuits and gravy, and hashbrowns (check with your store for details). News8000
- ➤ At its Monday morning meeting, the Board of Public Works approved a permit for a dining area outside Jules Coffeehouse on Pearl Street, replacing up to three curbside parking stalls with tables. This change is part of efforts to reimagine downtown Pearl Street and boost outdoor dining & pedestrian options. WIZM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, La Crosse marks a milestone as the Mayday Festival celebrates 50 years with a day of local traditions and festivities. The event underscores the community’s long-held cultural heritage and continues to bring residents together. News8000
- ➤ The Onalaska Public Library is hosting a free petting zoo experience for exploring string instruments on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with musicians from the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra & Leithold Music guiding young visitors and offering music-themed art activities. WEAU
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local organization WINN is feeling the strain as gas prices in La Crosse have risen above four dollars per gallon and a fill cost 90 dollars today. WINN is adjusting its travel routes to keep serving vulnerable residents who rely on vehicle heating. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Trempealeau Elementary School students participated in a mud-themed fundraiser Tuesday that engaged 330 kids and local businesses to raise money for replacing tire chips with wood chips, organized by the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to improve safety and drainage. News8000
- ➤ Nearly 1,000 teachers in the La Crosse School District got breakfast delivered Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week, organized by the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (supporting educators in their work). News8000
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials reported an elevated fire risk on Monday due to dry vegetation and low humidity; the DNR suspended burn permits in 43 counties until significant rainfall arrives. Residents are advised to follow safety tips and avoid outdoor burning until conditions improve. News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A 29-year-old man with young-onset Parkinson's regained hand movement after doctors activated a deep brain stimulation device Tuesday at Emplify Health by Gundersen. His restored mobility allowed him to unscrew a bottle cap and resume daily activities. News8000
- ➤ Tick season has begun early, with CDC data reporting the highest weekly ER visits for tick bites since 2017 — local health experts advise residents to wear long pants and perform full tick checks after outdoor activities. News8000
- ➤ The Family and Children's Center will open a new mental health facility in Caledonia this summer to offer outpatient therapy, safe visitation and day treatment. The expansion will help rural residents avoid long trips to services in La Crosse, Winona or Viroqua. News8000
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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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Penguin Project: The Jungle Book Kids
Various times — La Crosse Community Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the adventurous tale of Mowgli as he navigates the jungle alongside his animal friends.
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