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La Crosse
Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members took part in the Great Pumpkin Giveaway today, choosing pumpkins in exchange for donations directed to Sparta Area Cancer Support. The fundraiser reached out to people in Sparta, Melvina, and Leon—helping local families affected by cancer during the fall season. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in La Crosse celebrated Oktoberfest '25, which ended on October 5 with live music and traditional food—drawing neighbors together in a festive display of local culture. The event showcased community traditions and a shared spirit of celebration. News8000
- ➤ Ecker’s Ecktoberfest combined German traditions with apple picking at a community event on Oct 5—an occasion that brought residents together to enjoy a blend of heritage and harvest. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Teen Car Control Clinic will teach teens how to drive safely and handle their cars in La Crosse. Program organizers said the event is designed to build driving skills and reduce accidents on the road—helping young drivers learn through hands-on training. News8000
- ➤ Local teenagers participated in a hands-on driving clinic in La Crosse this weekend where experienced instructors taught emergency maneuvers to avoid accidents. Organized by local healthcare providers, the training focused on real-world scenarios—like wet pavement and obstacles—to build safer driving habits. News8000
- ➤ A teen car control clinic was held on Oct 5 to give local teen drivers a chance to learn safe car handling skills—organizers said the event offered practical training for real-world driving. The program aimed to boost participants’ confidence behind the wheel. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of La Crosse will start its annual leaf collection on October 27 and run for four weeks. Drop-off sites open October 24—marked with orange fencing—and are for leaves only; residents must place piles within 3 feet of the curb. WIZM
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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