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La Crosse
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local Dahl autodealers donated $20,550 from a month-long Lube-a-thon campaign to support health programs and meals at La Crosse Family Y. The check was presented on Friday — an expansion of the previous one-day event during the Christmas season. WIZM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local retailers reported record holiday shopping on Dec. 6 as shopper turnout and sales set new benchmarks (a boost to community commerce) that may drive optimism for future holidays. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sean Dwyer (a veteran local broadcaster) will begin hosting La Crosse Talk on Monday, Dec. 8, replacing Mike Hayes. Mid-West Family La Crosse also thanked Rick Solem for his 14-month work on the show. WIZM
- ➤ Yesterday, the 5th Annual Hip-Hop Breakfast With Santa united locals for a festive event combining holiday cheer & hip-hop culture. Organizers brought the community together for a unique celebration of season and sound. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Transportation officials said the center span of the former Black Hawk Bridge will be imploded at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, with a clear zone—protecting against debris—and disruptions including suspended car ferry until Dec. 21 and an IA 26 closure; more details will come by Dec. 15. WIZM
- ➤ La Crosse’s Finance and Personnel Committee approved the sale of the Charmant Hotel and former CenturyTel building downtown, and the measure now goes to full council next week. Emplify Health is set to buy the remaining share in the hotel (its 49 percent already owned) as part of the deal. WIZM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fire departments across the county are expanding fire safety outreach this holiday season — emphasizing smoke alarm checks and careful cooking practices to help residents prepare for celebrations. La Crosse Tribune
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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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