Good Day
La Crosse
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities in western Wisconsin are preparing free Thanksgiving meals amid rising need and falling donations. The Sparta Ministerial Association will serve meals with dine-in and delivery options — food pantries report increased use due to cuts in food stamps. News8000
- ➤ La Crosse Salvation Army distributed food to over 100 families Friday afternoon at its Nelson Place warehouse as part of its monthly program that requires no pre-registration — organizers prepared for at least 120 families amid rising calls for food support from the community — highlighting increased local need. News8000
- ➤ Two local nonprofits—Habitat for Humanity and Planned Parenthood—are teaming up to host a Thanksgiving food drive that will collect non-perishable food and personal hygiene products for WAFER Food Pantry and the La Crosse School District to help families facing food insecurity. News8000
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alice in Dairyland’s 78th event is encouraging residents to support local businesses this holiday season by featuring Wisconsin-made gifts such as a book and artisan cheeses available online—Sarah Hagenow advised shoppers to visit holiday markets to look for the Something Special logo. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown La Crosse held the Pink Friday event on Nov 21, 2025—local news noted the celebration for community members without providing extra details. News8000
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A naturalist from the Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge will be at the Brownsville Overlook today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — the site, located three miles south of Brownsville on Highway 26, offers a telescope for viewing migrating ducks, geese, and swans. WIZM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mac Kiel appeared on WIZM’s La Crosse Talk on Nov. 20 to discuss the planned closing of the north branch library and proposals for downtown that include a consultant plan for a public market and pedestrian-friendly Pearl Street—she also outlined upcoming rezoning changes and public outreach for developers and homeowners. WIZM
- ➤ The Village of Holmen has put new rules for electric bikes and scooters in place that require riders to be at least 16 and have a valid driver's license for bikes that exceed 20 mph while banning these vehicles on sidewalks except for mobility scooters. Holmen Police Chief Shane Collins said the changes, introduced after several accidents, will lead to fines from $100 to $800 — parents will be held accountable for violations by kids 12 and under. News8000
- ➤ City Hall has kept the fences on Cameron and Burns Parks since just after Labor Day because of public safety and drug concerns — some residents say the closures make visitors feel unwelcome. The mayor and park director are working on community solutions to reopen the parks. WIZM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin's gun deer hunting season opens today—hunters are getting ready to explore forests that now host a record 1.8 million deer. The Department of Natural Resources has revised hunting zones to habitat-based deer management units—safety experts advise following new precautions while in the field. News8000
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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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~ Andrew Carnegie
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