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Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train will visit La Crosse on December 11 and offer a festive ride for local riders. It will then continue on its route to additional stops. News8000
- ➤ Members of the La Crosse Public Library community mourn the loss of beloved children’s librarian Medora Nelson-Ferris—she was known for connecting with children from newborns to teens. The library said no memorial service is planned and will host a session on processing grief through play for children ages 4—10 on October 20. WIZM
- ➤ CMN Radiothon raised funds for local kids on October 10th. The fundraiser gathered local support + will help finance programs for children. News8000
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Charmant Hotel received its second Michelin Key on Oct 10—confirming its quality and service for local guests. This award marks a milestone in the hotel's recognized commitment to excellence. News8000
- ➤ Kwik Trip in La Crosse was rated the best convenience store in the nation by the American Customer Satisfaction Index study, beating Buc-ee's, Wawa and other competitors. The study shows high customer satisfaction for the chain among shoppers. La Crosse Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dark La Crosse Trolley Tours run through September and October, offering 45-minute rides that guide riders through the city’s darker moments before ending at the Pump House for refreshments and a library presentation — the final ride is set for Halloween. News8000
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Stan Temple, a renowned wildlife ecologist, will speak at 1 p.m. Sunday at Myrick Park to share the success story of the Greater Sandhill Crane’s recovery and examine concerns over federal changes to environmental protections—he will answer audience questions as part of the Badger Talk series hosted by the La Crosse County Historical Society. WIZM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Town of Campbell completed drilling its first municipal well reaching over 500 feet into the Mt. Simon aquifer to combat PFAS contamination that has forced residents to rely on bottled water—pump tests begin Monday with a 24-hour trial to check the new supply. News8000
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Ferguson Orchards invites families to enjoy the fall harvest season with apple and pumpkin picking, fresh apple treats, and fun activities at locations in Galesville and Eau Claire — the Galesville orchard runs from August 23rd to November 2nd and the Eau Claire orchard from August 16th to November 2nd, with weekday openings at 10 a.m. and weekend openings at 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. News8000
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced new affordable housing apartments on Oct 10 in La Crosse—designed to offer lower rent options to local residents; project details and start date remain pending. News8000
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