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La Crosse
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local shelter staff hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for pets yesterday—providing a festive meal that brought comfort to the animals. News8000
- ➤ At Saint Patrick's School in Onalaska, parents organized their own version of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — featuring inflatable costumes like unicorns, wiener dogs and giant animals — to send off students for Thanksgiving break. News8000
- ➤ The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train visited New Albin on Nov. 24 and hundreds gathered to enjoy the lighted displays and live music— the train donated $4,000 to The Way Station Food Pantry and will return on Dec. 11 with a stop in La Crosse. WIZM
- ➤ The La Crosse social media group Everyone Needs a Helping Hand packed and delivered Thanksgiving meals to 100 families in need Tuesday afternoon at American Legion Post 52—each meal kit included turkey, sides and dessert. Volunteers brought the kits to every family that preregistered for this long-standing effort. News8000
- ➤ The Thanksgiving travel rush began on November 25 as La Crosse roads and local airports saw heavy congestion — officials advise drivers to take extra precautions on busy routes during the holiday rush. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, professional Irish dancers gave a vibrant Celtic Christmas show at the G-E-T Performing Arts Center in Galesville, featuring world champions (from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance) as more than 320 tickets were sold and local audiences enjoyed Irish traditions. News8000
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State transportation officials reported that record holiday travel is expected across Wisconsin this season—agencies are preparing to manage increased traffic and potential delays as people journey home for the holidays. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students from Hamilton Elementary and the School of Technology and Arts joined the annual ABC Feast Tuesday — an event where they try foods from A to Z. School officials said the event helps expand food vocabulary and introduce new flavors from different cultures with support from many local volunteers. WEAU
- ➤ During Oktoberfest in La Crosse, funds raised supported sports and music programs at Logan and Central High Schools. On Monday, $7,300 was presented by Oktoberfest Parade Marshals to buy athletic equipment and back the Confluence band—a joint program for students from both schools. WIZM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DNR reported that during the gun deer opening weekend ending November 23rd, 777,843 hunting privilege sales showed a slight decrease while 90,671 deer were registered—up from 87,248 last year. The season opened on November 22nd and will run until November 30th. WEAU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bliss Road was closed on Nov 25 and local officials have not provided a reopening date, so commuters should use alternate routes. News8000
- ➤ Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers shared a Thanksgiving message that emphasized gratitude for family, frontline helpers, and community resources. They urged Wisconsin residents to reach out for assistance with essentials — including food and utility support if needed. WEAU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emplify Health by Gundersen said the EmPATH unit at the hospital is 250,000 short of its 5.2 million goal and will create a quiet space for people in mental health crisis—its new unit is set to be completed early next year as the first of its kind in Wisconsin. WEAU
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ At a Bluffside Neighborhood Association meeting at Congregational Church, 360 Real Estate updated residents on the Copper Rocks project that may begin construction next year if rezoning and city approvals are secured + the project will need about $12 million in Tax Increment Financing loans repaid over 19 years from property taxes generated by the development. 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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~ Ursula K. Le Guin
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