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Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The UW-La Crosse swim team hosted a food drive on November 1, 2025 — collecting donations for local food banks — to help families in need.  News8000

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Oh Oh Coffee shop, Panda Express, Kingston Court, Twisted Sisters Bougee Boutique and the Mayo Clinic Store will soon open in La Crosse and Caledonia to provide local residents with new dining and shopping options. Officials say the openings are expected to add variety to the community.  La Crosse Tribune

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Governor Tony Evers signed a law on Friday that requires Wisconsin public schools to ban cellphone use during class time—except for emergencies or teacher-approved lessons—with districts needing to set policies by July 1; the measure passed with bipartisan support amid concerns over distractions and bullying.  WIZM

HEALTH NEWS

  • About a dozen nurses from the Clinic Float Pool dressed in inflatable costumes on Friday to entertain pediatric patients at Emplify Health by Gundersen, performing the Macarena, races + limbo to bring fun and warmth to the children.  WIZM

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Ben Folds Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening of music with Ben Folds’ captivating piano performances and witty lyrics.

    Fri, 11/7/25

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  • Holiday Pop-Up Shops

    10 AM – 1 PM — The Charmant Hotel — Free — Discover handmade treasures from local artisans in a festive holiday atmosphere.

    Sat, 11/8/25

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  • Clawhammer Banjo Basics with Brennan Henry Allsworth

    9:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Art House La Crosse — $40-$70 — Learn the art of clawhammer banjo from an experienced instructor while exploring music theory and techniques.

    Sat, 11/15/25

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  • VILLAGE GIFT & HOME GRAND OPENING

    VILLAGE GIFT & HOME GRAND OPENING EVENT NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 14 located next to Domino's in La Crosse's Village Shopping Center. In store SPECIALS, DRAWINGS, FUN STUFF for ALL AGES OPEN M-F 10-6, Sat 10-4, Sun Noon-4/ Facebook/Instagram/[email protected]/608-792-3904

    Wed, 11/26/25

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  • One Christmas Eve

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — La Crosse Community Theatre — Learn more and purchase tickets here — Enjoy a diverse cast navigating love and chance during a festive performance.

    Sat, 11/29/25

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REAL ESTATE

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