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La Crosse
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of La Crosse County announced that starting June 3 it will replace monthly distributions with food assistance given twice weekly at its main office at 223 N. 8th Street — on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. News8000
- ➤ Downtown Mainstreet hosts its first Sunday Market at Cameron Park on May 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering food vendors and free fitness classes (dance, yoga, Pilates) along with activities for kids, with the market running through Oct. 25. WIZM
- ➤ Al Louis is launching Al’s Musky Challenge fundraiser in a few weeks to support local groups such as Scouting America, The Parenting Place, Family and Children’s Center-Stepping Stones, and the Pump House — he will start fishing next week on Lake Vermillion in northern Minnesota with donations split between charities and a future endowment. WIZM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse is celebrating its waterways with a three-day ‘Paddles and Premieres’ weekend that offers boat rides + film screenings at local waterfront venues; the festivities run from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31. News8000
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After Memorial Day, gas prices have dropped as two stations near Valley View Mall sold fuel at $3.84 per gallon early Thursday, nearly 60 cents below last week's local average reported by AAA (stations in Monroe and Vernon Counties still charge $4.30 or more). WIZM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton Elementary ended its school year with the annual staff vs. students kickball game this morning, as teachers maintained a winning streak for 10+ years amid cheers from students marking the final day of classes. News8000
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin agriculture officials will deploy nearly 7,000 traps across 36 counties from mid-May through early July to track the invasive spongy moth. The traps, placed along public roadways and left undisturbed, aim to detect emerging moth populations that threaten local trees (especially oaks). News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Tammy Baldwin met with local farmers Friday to discuss steep agricultural costs (diesel fuel surged 75% in three months) as the ongoing war in Iran drives up prices for key farming inputs and strains tight budgets. News8000
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The heritage preservation commission approved a plan to restore Hixon House’s black iron fence and repair uneven outdoor steps — work set to begin soon — at the historic structure on 6th and 7th Streets. WIZM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A 104-year-old WWII veteran continues to compete in local archery events near La Crosse, inspiring neighbors with his sharp skill and determination as he competes today. News8000
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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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