Good morning, La Crosse.

West Salem residents gathered today to honor Navy veteran Florence Breitkreutz, who was lost over the Atlantic in 1954, with a new memorial headstone.

The tribute renews local memory of her service and life.

The creamery at Norwalk will host its Fall Car Show Saturday, Oct.

17 from 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 210 Mill Street, featuring classic cars, fall colors, food, music, and a beer garden.

Today, the city will mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Riverside Park with lacrosse and doubleBall tournaments starting at 10 a.m. On Monday, the celebration moves to Myrick Park with student sessions, bus tours, and a keynote by Ho-Chunk Nation President — organized by local partners, the event honors Indigenous culture.

Teen drivers honed their car control skills at a clinic by Emplify Health by Gundersen in La Crosse today—another session is scheduled on Sunday to offer more hands-on practice for safe driving in tough weather.

A community walk to defeat ALS is planned to raise awareness and funds; organizers will share details like date and meeting spot soon + check local updates for participation + stay informed.

Community members, patients, family and caregivers gathered today at Riverside Park for La Crosse's Walk to Defeat ALS to raise funds for local patient care, research and advocacy.

Organizers said 78% of funds stays local — a commitment that has brought $270,000 since 2024.