Good morning, La Crosse.

Pride in the Park brings live music, vendors and a community celebration to Riverside Park today (organizers expect a lively turnout from local residents enjoying the festive atmosphere).

On Friday, The Rick Solem Show covered local news in La Crosse by reporting that TSA stopped a passenger with a foot long medieval halberd and Kwik Trip ended its roller grills, while officials considered tightening Third Street bar licenses and UW-La Crosse explained new Facebook rules for kids.

Valley View Rotary will install a Rotary Peace Pole by Logan Middle School on the Habitat for Humanity block as a symbol of hope and world peace.

The installation is expected soon.

The winter farmers market will be held at Valley View Mall.

Organizers plan to offer seasonal produce and handmade goods for local residents, and further details will be announced.

Teachers at Hamilton-SOTA 1 school received a $7,500 donation of classroom supplies and cash during a Friday assembly from Dahl Subaru to help cover their costs.

This mark is the dealership's third consecutive year of support for the school.

The Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of Natural Resources warn boaters over the holiday weekend to check boat ramps for low water hazards like exposed rocks + shallow areas, and to use trailer winches and life jackets for safe launches.

City Wastewater Utility increased its use of electric vehicles to support the Climate Action Plan, with two carts and an EV van serving the treatment plant on Isle La Plume.

The department replaced a gas van in 2025 after its first EV cart, bought in 2023, was heavily used.

After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, La Crosse emergency responders like Karla Eppler changed their approach to crisis care, which led local residents to view their work differently in the Coulee Region.