Good morning, La Crosse.

Catholic Charities’ 5th Avenue food pantry is short on donations amid rising prices and low community support; it asks residents to drop off ready-to-eat items like soups, granola bars, and crackers Monday through Thursday.

Marine Credit Union employees built beds for local kids yesterday in La Crosse + the volunteer project provided safe sleeping spaces for families in need.

La Crosse is hosting an Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration today at a community venue where local groups honor indigenous heritage with cultural displays and educational activities.

City officials invite residents to join the event.

La Crosse Adventure Film Festival kicks off today and runs through Saturday, Oct.

17, with a lineup of outdoor films, community pitches, and family storytelling. Events occur at Myrick Park Center, Pump House, Mt. La Crosse Chalet, Coulee Region Arts, and Rivoli Theatre & Pizzeria.

Wauzeka Elementary School was named a 2026 Wisconsin Blue Ribbon School by the state Department of Public Instruction after earning dual recognition in the Exemplary High Performing and Exemplary Gap Closing categories; it is one of only three schools statewide to receive both honors.

Local teacher Melanie Cassidy is recognized for her innovative teaching methods that show first impressions can shape classroom experiences.

Her approach is expected to boost student engagement as schools adopt these new techniques this term.

La Crosse’s MTU bus service will change routes, including adjusting Route 2 near Pammel Creek Road to serve State Road Elementary School.

A public hearing is set for Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the South Side Neighborhood Center.

Residents in Genoa met Monday night to oppose the Maribell power line project and urged officials to address safety and environmental concerns.

The bipartisan group called for immediate action to halt the project.

La Crosse County and Western Technical College will host a free Veterans dental clinic in November.

The clinic requires two appointments for exam and treatment, offers procedures completed in one visit, and mandates veteran verification (no sedation is used).

On Monday morning, La Crosse Talk featured host Kevin Millard interviewing coach Carl Deluca and wrestlers Avalee Euler and Aini Andersen from Holmen High School to highlight the rapid growth of girls wrestling—now with 25 athletes—with the WIAA adding Girls Team Wrestling to its tournament schedule amid rising statewide competition.

On Saturday, a parade honored the UW-L track and field champions before the Eagles football game at Roger Harring Stadium (and Veterans Memorial Field) as athletes celebrated their Division III Outdoor National Championship wins in May by throwing candy to a cheering crowd.