Good Day
La Crosse
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anastasia Poull of Port Washington was named Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland by DATCP and will serve as a full-time agriculture ambassador starting July 6 — she follows Sarah Hagenow, who will complete her term in July. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Young anglers took part in Kids Fishing Day at Genoa National Fish Hatchery on the Mississippi River, where they earned fishing passports to learn about fish habitats, conservation and boat safety. Manager Orey Eckes said the event aimed to hook kids on fishing and outdoor exploration. News8000
- ➤ Logan High School students carried out a downtown scavenger hunt on Friday to explore local history and gather clues at the Main Street Library + historic sites. The annual event connects classroom lessons to real-life discoveries of landmarks linked to Elvis and President Taft. WIZM
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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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2026 Summer Trades Academy in La Crosse
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Western Technical College — Free admission — Explore hands-on activities and learn about careers in construction trades at this engaging academy for high school students.
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~ Robert Frost
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