Good morning, La Crosse.

Hundreds of workers gathered at Copeland Park on Monday to celebrate Labor Day while union leaders called for stronger union rights and safer working conditions, noting that parts of Act 10 were ruled unconstitutional last December — the case is expected to reach the state Supreme Court.

The La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce announced its new CEO, Sam Scinta from Onalaska, who will take over from Beth Franklin on September 15.

Scinta brings diverse experience from legal work, small business management and teaching at local universities.

After Labor Day weekend, UW-La Crosse and other schools began classes as campus dorm move-ins ended—students and families often moved belongings back out when they found rooms already had mini-fridges.

Residence Life staff helped at check-in booths and will share final housing numbers in the coming weeks.

City of La Crosse is updating its zoning code—unchanged for over 40 years—to simplify building processes and spur growth, with community input invited and proposals set to be shared in October while council review is planned for next summer.

Planning director Tim Acklin said the changes will ease steps for projects ranging from single family homes to larger developments.

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.