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La Crosse
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Rivers United Way is set to take over the region's 211 crisis call center service after Gundersen Health System said it will stop managing the service at the end of the year — the call center has helped people for 20 years, and United Way will work with local nonprofits to keep the resource up to date. News8000
- ➤ University of Wisconsin-La Crosse hosted its 13th annual Freedom Honor Flight Veterans Day breakfast on Tuesday at the fieldhouse where student athletes served free breakfast to honor local veterans and their families. Nearly 600 volunteers set up the event and Viterbo University President Rick Trietly delivered the keynote address. News8000
- ➤ Kathleen Graham from Downtown Mainstreet Inc. is hyping today's Downtown Holiday Open House in La Crosse, which starts at the Cathedral (4 p.m.) and runs until 8 p.m., with festive activities (a tree lighting at the Grounded patio at 6 p.m.) planned to boost holiday spirit in the downtown area. WIZM
- ➤ Great Rivers United Way awarded $350,000 in basic needs grants to 26 local charities on Wednesday in Onalaska—funds that support food, shelter, and safety programs. The grants range from $5000 to $40,000—four organizations received these funds for the first time. WIZM
- ➤ The Salvation Army held its annual Giving Tree Season on Nov 13 allowing local residents to donate gifts for families in need (organizers noted the event supported community holiday giving). News8000
- ➤ The Coulee Region Retired & Senior Volunteer Program will host an open house next week to give free handmade cold weather gear to seniors and local agencies, distributing over 8,000 pieces. The event runs (Nov. 18-20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the RSVP office (2920 East Ave South). News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pat Stephens stepped down as president of IrishFest after 20 years of leading the celebration—Kelley Bahr, with 20 years of board experience, will now guide the festival while Stephens remains active with community projects like Freedom Honor Flight and Rotary Lights. The leadership change comes as the event prepares for its upcoming annual celebration. WIZM
- ➤ A bronze statue of Betsy Thunder was installed Thursday at Riverside Park’s International Friendship Gardens in the Ho-Chunk area to honor the 19th-century medicine woman who healed both native peoples and settlers in the 1860s. The statue (about 400 pounds) is part of a $300,000 project, and the garden will be dedicated by next spring overlooking the Mississippi, La Crosse and Black rivers. WIZM
- ➤ Viterbo Fine Arts Center director Dillon McArdle warned that since this summer the center has seen a 600% increase in speculative ticketing—resellers sell tickets they do not hold and charge much more than the set price. He said the university is taking steps to curb the practice—advising shoppers to buy tickets only through the official Viterbo website or OvationTix. WIZM
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 13, Chad Wilkinson, the director of Central High School’s planetarium, spoiled the dinosaurs’ ending on La Crosse Talk and hyped upcoming shows that are selling out fast—tickets for Dec. 12 events are still available while January’s will soon be posted online. The upgraded planetarium will be the only one in town after UW-La Crosse loses its facility next semester. WIZM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The La Crosse Library Board voted 6-2 Tuesday night to close the North Branch Library after holding community feedback sessions—board members said the decision will help manage a $175,000 funding gap. The branch is scheduled to close in June as part of the library system's budget reduction plan. News8000
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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.
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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
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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.
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St. Nicholas Celebration
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Franciscan Spirituality Center — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of generosity with traditions honoring St. Nicholas for all ages.
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One Christmas Eve
7:30-9:30 p.m. — La Crosse Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a humorous and heartwarming performance with a diverse cast navigating love and second chances during the holiday season.
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Staying Safe from Internet Scams
11 AM – 12 PM — La Crosse Public Library — Free entry — Learn to recognize and avoid internet scams while keeping your personal information safe.
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A Holly Jazzy Christmas
7:30 p.m. — Cappella Performing Arts Center — Ticket info unavailable — Experience a magical evening of holiday classics with Debbie O'Keefe and the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra.
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One Christmas Eve
7:30-9:30 p.m. — La Crosse Community Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a diverse cast navigating love and second chances in a festive holiday show.
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2nd Annual A Home for the Holidays Gala
5:30-11:00 p.m. — Radisson Hotel La Crosse — $100.00 — Celebrate the season with cocktails, dinner, auctions, dancing, and surprises at this delightful fundraiser.
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