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La Crosse
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mid-West Family La Crosse will hold a 24-hour Radiothon on October 9 and 10 to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and their families—broadcast live from Emplify by Gundersen—and will air on Z93, 95.7 The Rock and KQ98. All donation funds will remain in the community to help cover medical care, research, and financial needs. WIZM
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A winning ticket purchased at the Kwik Trip at 1333 Rose Street in La Crosse won $350,000 in Monday’s SuperCash! drawing, and the ticket matched all six numbers—odds of 1 in 1631312—and the winner has 180 days to claim the prize. WIZM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Klein Hall—a housing facility for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls—closed its doors on Tuesday when state funding ended, and staff had been cleaning out the building after the last veteran left on September 9. More than 20 veterans were moved to other facilities while plans for a new transitional housing program are expected to replace the outdated building. WEAU
- ➤ A proposed new director of operations position is set for review again Thursday by the Finance and Personnel Committee — the city council postponed the vote a month ago to allow more study. The review comes as the city also plans public sessions on hiring a city administrator Tuesday. WIZM
- ➤ The district will host a final public tour of the Hogan Administrative Center on October 15th from 6-7 p.m.—the building, built in 1920 with later additions and once an elementary school, will be torn down for a new school as district offices move to Central High School in October. WIZM
- ➤ La Crosse residents rallied Tuesday night as they demanded that Congress reach an agreement to avert a government shutdown that could disrupt federal services, with protesters voicing concerns over stalled healthcare policy decisions. Local officials called for bipartisan action to keep operations running smoothly - citizens fear a prolonged shutdown will delay non-essential services and impact federal workers. News8000
- ➤ La Crosse is asking residents to volunteer for city committees such as the Building and Housing Appeals Board, Housing Authority, and Redevelopment Authority—positions that require local citizenship and sometimes specific skills. Interested citizens can apply on the city website to join these committees and help make local decisions. News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tri-State Ambulance teams responded to nearly 200 medical calls during Oktoberfest, up from 92 the week before—calls included a cardiac arrest save and an airlift for a major vehicle collision. La Crosse Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse Family Restaurant thrives as its home-cooked comfort food draws local families seeking a warm, traditional meal. The restaurant continues to serve a familiar menu—built on time-honored recipes that keep the community coming back for more. La Crosse Tribune
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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