Good morning, La Crosse.

Residents in La Crosse have one more week to enjoy public pools as Erickson Pool — Northside Community Pool — and Veterans Memorial Pool will close on Sunday, August 17.

All three pools offer free admission all day to mark the end of the summer season.

On Tuesday August 12, an evening of musical entertainment will take place at Riverside Park Bandshell to support Family Promise of the Great Rivers, a shelter that helps families with young children.

La Crosse Coulee Chordsmen and Coulee Classic Quartet will perform and collect a free will offering to fund the shelter’s housing and support programs.

The La Crosse Public Library's second-floor computer lab is closed from Monday through Wednesday for technology and space upgrades—staff will still help with personal devices and printing services remain available.

The library computer lab was closed on Aug 10th and library officials say it will reopen once the issue is resolved—no reopening date has been set.

William Charles Brink, the suspect in a Holmen gas station robbery, was arrested Saturday morning at 8:33 a.m.—he fled into the marshy backwaters near Goose Island Campground and is now held in La Crosse County Jail on charges including robbery with use of force.

Irishfest kicked off Friday afternoon at Southside Festgrounds in La Crosse — a 20th annual celebration led by a local pipe and drum brigade.

The event featured Irish music, cultural exhibits, food and drink and lasted through Sunday.

Meet the Magic 3

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Court Above Main — Free entry — Dive into a day of magic with character meet-and-greets, activities, and more fun for all ages.

Great River Folk Festival 2025

10 AM – 4 PM — Riverside Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate folk music with a vibrant community atmosphere and performances.

The Avett Brothers Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — La Crosse Center — Ticket prices vary from $69 — Enjoy a night of folk rock from the renowned Avett Brothers.

SLiD EP Release Party

9-11:30 p.m. — Popcorn Tavern — $5 admission — Celebrate the debut EP release of SLiD with special performances by The Reach Outs and Fernando Mendoza.

Touch a Truck

10 a.m. - noon — Viking Elementary School, 500 E Wall St, Holmen, WI — Free entry — Experience the thrill of climbing and exploring trucks and large vehicles, including a helicopter landing!

Elvis Explosion Gospel Show

10:00-11:30 a.m. — La Crosse Center — Ticket sales available — Experience an uplifting Elvis-themed gospel performance.

Social Security and Retirement Planning

7:00 p.m. — Lunda Center - Western Technical College — Free entry — Discover strategies for maximizing your Social Security benefits and retirement income.

Raise Your Glass 2025

6-9 p.m. — La Crosse Distilling Co. — Fundraiser — Taste a variety of beverages while supporting the Great Rivers United Way.