Good Day
La Crosse
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Westby Cooperative Creamery announced a $14.1M project to modernize its cottage cheese production and boost capacity by about 50% in Westby. The upgrade will add four new enclosed vats — replacing older equipment to help the creamery remain the only one of its kind in Wisconsin. La Crosse Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UW-La Crosse Chancellor James Beeby welcomed students back to campus Wednesday morning with his first address since he took charge earlier this year. He explained campus achievements and outlined his goal for academic excellence – a focus that will steer the university through the upcoming academic year. News8000
- ➤ UW-La Crosse chancellor announced today that a 5% tuition increase will partly fund pay raises and wage adjustments for faculty and staff — the measure is intended to improve career quality and help retain valued employees. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ At the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, resident advisor Logan Pietig reassured new students as about 3,000 began moving into residence halls yesterday. Drivers should expect delays on streets such as Badger Street, La Crosse Street, Pine Street, Vine Street, West Avenue and Campbell Road during peak moving hours. News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In La Crosse, participants picked up their 'Steppin' Out in Pink t-shirts on Wednesday at the Gundersen Hotel and Suites lobby; organizers say the 20th annual breast cancer awareness walk will take place on September 13th and stress the need for early detection. News8000
-
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.
-
Whose Live Anyway?
7:30-9 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with world-renowned improv artists performing comedic acrobatics.
-
Coulee Rock Club Rock Swap
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Onalaska Omni Center — Free entry — Explore a vibrant rock swap with the whole family.
-
Wisconsin-La Crosse vs. Wayne State Warriors Football
1-5 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Tickets required — Enjoy an intense college football matchup between the Eagles and the Warriors.
-
40th Anniversary Celebration
4:30-7:00 p.m. — Franciscan Spirituality Center — Free entry — Celebrate four decades of community service and spirituality at this joyous anniversary event.
-
64th Oktoberfest USA
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Oktoberfest Grounds — Admission varies — Celebrate the longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest with parades, local food, and live music.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day La Crosse
Welcome to the Good Day La Crosse, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the La Crosse, Wisconsin community. If you like the Good Day La Crosse, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in La Crosse.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in La Crosse and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day La Crosse
A free La Crosse community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaylacrosse.com/sitemap