Good morning, La Crosse.

La Crosse will host a dedication ceremony for Ho-Chunk Garden soon (exact time and location pending) to honor local heritage and promote community pride.

The Buffalo County Fair opens today, inviting visitors to enjoy local exhibits, rides, and live entertainment at the fairgrounds.

Organizers say the event will run throughout the weekend.

A La Crosse couple donated $2,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse to fund summer items and field trips for children, honoring their late son Charlie.

The couple will repeat the donation over the next four summers.

Due to rain and possible thunderstorms forecast, organizers moved Friday's Megadeth concert from the Oktoberfest grounds to the La Crosse Center, and all tickets remain valid; doors open at 5 p.m. (call the center box office for questions).

Irishfest will take place August 7-9 at the Oktoberfest grounds and feature Irish rock performances, a fiddle contest, and interactive family activities with free admission for kids 17 and under.

Organizers will honor the founder with a green toast on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

A garden event will showcase Ho-Chunk Nation history and culture at a local venue.

The display will feature native plants and traditional art to connect residents with indigenous heritage.

UWL is hosting a four-day Pizza Project workshop for 8th-10th graders to learn business skills by designing pizzas with custom logos, practicing teamwork, and understanding food safety.

The program helps students explore entrepreneurship (an idea that may spark future ventures).

Western Technical College and the La Crosse Area Chamber hosted an innovation event Thursday morning showcasing three campus labs and introduced incoming President Dr. Kirk Bennett — emphasizing hands-on learning for career readiness.

Outgoing President Roger Stanford and the Boys & Girls Club signed a partnership agreement to support local youth opportunities.