Good morning, La Crosse.

Several Xcel Energy employees volunteered at the Kane Street Community Garden in north La Crosse on a Friday in early fall, working on cleanup, weeding and planting as part of the company's annual Days of Service—marking their first effort at the garden.

On Saturday, over 4,000 people joined the twentieth annual Steppin’ Out in Pink Walk in downtown La Crosse and Riverside Park—breast cancer survivors, volunteers, and community members raised funds that will support local research and patient care.

On Saturday, 100 Vietnam-era and 1 Korean War veteran flew from La Crosse to Washington, D.C. as part of the Freedom Honor Flight program—family and friends gathered early at Colgan Air for the send-off and later welcomed the veterans home with a ceremony at 7:30 p.m.

Residents in La Crosse expressed concern after a fire damaged the Drummond house on September 14—fire officials began investigating the cause while neighbors offered support.

Local officials and law enforcement groups called for more police in schools yesterday—saying the extra help will make students safer.

They will review the plan at upcoming meetings.

Former Around the Farm Table host Inga Orth held an event at her dairy farm in Trempealeau County on Sunday to support farmers by auctioning her clothes for the Farmer’s Angel Network—she warned that the rising suicide rates among farmers call for neighbors to check on one another.

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.

Herb Mocktail Happy Hour

4-5 p.m. — Art House La Crosse — $45 — Explore herbal flavors while crafting seasonal mocktails using fresh ingredients.

Oktoberfest Race Weekend - Day 1

3 PM — La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway — Access included with subscription — Experience an exciting day of racing events featuring multiple tours and series.

TLW Fall Convention & Trade Show

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. — La Crosse Center — Check Official Website — A gathering for industry professionals featuring keynote speakers and an expansive trade show floor.

6th Annual Drive the Road to Recovery

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiring stories, delicious food, and performance by the ATCWW choir. Every dollar we raise goes directly to the care of women who are struggling with addiction. We hope to see you there!

Lend Me a Tenor

7:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — La Crosse Community Theatre — Check event page for pricing — Experience a madcap comedy featuring mistaken identities and operatic chaos.

Football Match: Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles vs. UW-Eau Claire Blugolds

11:30 AM – 9:00 PM — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Catch the football action as UW-La Crosse takes on UW-Eau Claire live.