Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, La Crosse.
🏘️ Community
Retired eye doctor Bob Freeland is honored as a hometown hero for running a La Crosse-based food program that helps feed neighbors facing food insecurity.
Local officials, food security partners and community organizations met Monday to address increasing food insecurity – Feeding Wisconsin’s Jackie Anderson noted that food pantries are seeing a 30 to 40 percent rise in requests.
The meeting underscored the need for broad community support.
The annual Ladies Day Luncheon kept local traditions alive Monday morning with a presentation on the Hixon House history and local entertainment, vendor booths, and a fall meal (an opportunity for community members to renew old friendships and create new ones).
Sparta’s annual Kriskindlmarkt space was vandalized, but damage was minor so the event will continue to host Prost on Thursday and Fall Fest on Saturday.
🎭 Culture
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra launched its Endow the Encore campaign to raise $3.5 million earlier this month.
The nonprofit plans to expand youth education programs and enhance its concerts and programming through June 2027.
Families gathered Saturday at Myrick Park for the 44th Annual Turned Leaf Festival — a sober alternative to traditional Oktoberfest celebrations in La Crosse.
🎓 Education
UW-La Crosse women's coach Moran Lonning was named the recipient of the YWCA Empowering Women Award (to be celebrated at a banquet on Nov.
5, 5:30 p.m. at The Court Above Main) after a season that led the Eagles to their first NCAA Division III Quarterfinal appearance.
🌲 Environment
Parts of the region north of La Crosse still face drought conditions today - severe in Buffalo and Wabasha counties and moderate in others; the National Weather Service says rainy forecasts in the next three months may ease the dryness.
🏛️ Government
Governor candidates David Crowley and Tom Tiffany joined the Maple Leaf Parade on Saturday during Oktoberfest in La Crosse plus they stressed affordability and local concerns for western communities as they connected with voters ahead of the governor’s race.
La Crosse’s City Plan Commission recommended rezoning the North Side Library property into a public district Monday — a key step toward converting it into a community center, while the Judiciary and Administration Committee votes on the ordinance today.
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