Good morning, La Crosse.

Families enjoyed a day of bounce house fun at West Salem Village Park on Saturday, paying $10 per person for unlimited rides, food and games—money that supported new books, desks and supplies for Providence Academy.

The event featured jumping, rock climbing and face-painting—activities that brought neighbors together.

Hundreds of runners filled Copeland Park Sunday for the Home Run for Recovery race—record turnout of over 200 participants—and Coulee Recovery Center hosted the event to raise awareness about addiction and support recovery programs.

Organizers aimed to fund services by reaching a $30,000 goal.

Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin's Teen will compete for a national title after winning their state contests on August 31—organizers say they will represent the state in a pageant featuring competitors from across the country.

On August 31, 2025, thousands gathered at the Redhead Days Festival to celebrate red hair and join in local traditions—organizers reported large community turnout.

The Touring the River Valley series spotlights state parks in Winona, La Crosse and Chippewa Falls—presenting stories, photos and videos that show the scenic features of parks such as Perrot and Lake Wissota.

La Crosse County District Attorney Tim Gruenke discussed the launch of the Civilian Review Board, a proposal to charge 17-year-olds as adults, and updated on the case of Viterbo student Eliotte Heinz, who was found in the Mississippi River near Brownsville on La Crosse Talk today.

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.