Good Day
La Crosse
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The La Crosse Public Library announced the death of beloved children’s librarian Medora Nelson-Ferris on Thursday—she connected with community families for years. The library will host a Processing Grief Through Play session on October 20 in the Main Library Auditorium to help young ones cope with the loss. News8000
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An Onalaska woman, Vicheka Oum, was named Best Bagger by the Wisconsin Grocers Association—she will represent the state in a national competition. La Crosse Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse School District has begun renovations for the State Road Elementary expansion as it merges with Hintgen Elementary to address declining enrollment (and aging facilities). La Crosse Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On October 9, La Crosse Common Council rejected a proposal for a Director of Operations position—citing that the role did not meet the city's current needs. News8000
- ➤ The City of La Crosse will begin hydrant flushing on October 13 in northern areas including Airport Industrial Park and Moorings Drive for 2 to 3 days and may lower water pressure and cause discolored water. Flushing moves south on October 15 along Highway 14/61 and South 7th Street so residents should run a tap until the water clears—these measures are standard maintenance. WIZM
- ➤ La Crosse County's Veteran Service Office hosted a benefits check-up event at the Holmen Community Center yesterday where veterans and their families received benefits information and health services—such as wellness checks and massage services—from partners including Tomah VA Medical Center and Winona State University nursing school. Veterans who missed the event can get similar services at a second check-up planned for Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Onalaska Legion. News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Mark Pocan said today at the state Capitol that if premium tax credits expire, healthcare premiums may rise for Wisconsin families—a concern backed by thousands of calls amid an ongoing government shutdown that risks less affordable coverage for those relying on the Affordable Care Act. News8000
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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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Tales of The Creepy and Scary
7-9 p.m. — Pump House Regional Arts Center — $15-$20 — Experience spine-chilling storytelling with mysterious tales that will send shivers down your spine.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
~ Les Brown
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