Good morning, La Crosse.

The community hosted an Oktoberfest Pancake Breakfast on September 28 that offered locally made pancakes and festive activities for residents—organizers said the event celebrated the fall season.

Local organizers will hold the 2nd Annual Grape Stomp today in La Crosse — the event will feature grape crushing and wine tasting as part of a community tradition.

La Crosse will start Oktoberfest celebrations on Friday with the Tapping of the Golden Keg ceremony at the south side fest grounds—thousands are expected and a tribute to late Festmaster Karl Friedline will mark the event before community beer toasts led by Festmaster Brent Smith.

Oktoberfest will run through Sunday.

The UWL planetarium and Cowley Hall will soon be demolished as part of planned university changes—ending a decades-long chapter on campus.

Rep. Steve Doyle discussed rigged election maps, the governor’s race, and data centers during his Sept.

22nd interview on La Crosse Talk—he also addressed county board issues like lowering fines for marijuana possession and road funding and introduced bills for a suicide prevention office and to stop charging 17-year-olds as adults.

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!

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.

The Texas Tenors Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of country, pop, and classical music with The Texas Tenors.

Wisconsin-La Crosse Eagles vs UW Oshkosh Titans Football

1-6 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting football showdown between the Eagles and Titans.

Mixed Parkinson's Disease Exercise Program

4:30-5:30 p.m. — STAR Center La Crosse — Free entry — Engage in a beneficial exercise session designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson's Disease.