Good Day
La Crosse
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Farmers Market has moved to the Hmoob Center and now meets there, providing a fresh venue for local shoppers & vendors. Organizers will share more details soon. News8000
- ➤ Community leaders gathered Thursday for the 30th annual Mayor Prayer Breakfast at the Radisson Center on National Day of Prayer, celebrating three decades of unity. Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey thanked local officials, with keynote remarks by Dr. Richard Trietly (president of Viterbo University). News8000
- ➤ A U.S. Navy sailor sent a heartfelt Mother’s Day shoutout to La Crosse from his aircraft carrier, offering local families a unique nod to the holiday as it nears. La Crosse Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Reuben Trane was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame today to honor his innovative contributions; the ceremony recognized his achievements and celebrated a career that has spurred local ingenuity. News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health officials are investigating a hantavirus outbreak and asking residents to monitor for symptoms (fever, headache, and muscle aches) as they increase testing in La Crosse. News8000
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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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