Good morning, La Crosse.

GRUW held its Ugly Sweater contest fundraiser on Dec.

9, engaging local participants in a festive event that raised funds for community projects. The event brought a spirited gathering that highlighted local support.

La Crosse Parenting Place received a corporate donation from U.S. Cellular + T-Mobile to provide diapers and snacks for local families, easing the supply gap for new parents.

The donation, valued at about $5,000, supports an ongoing diaper bank every Thursday on Green Bay Street.

Music legend Bob Dylan will perform at the La Crosse Center on March 27 during his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. (pre-sale available for newsletter subscribers).

The La Crosse Area Development Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at Riverland Energy Cooperative to certify two Holmen business sites at Bluffview and Hawkeye Business Parks as shovel-ready for development — state approval allows companies to begin building immediately.

Lawmakers in La Crosse introduced a bill on Dec.

9 to address vaccine rates, and it is set for debate in upcoming sessions. The measure aims to boost public health & vaccine access.

State lawmakers introduced legislation on Dec.

9 (aimed at boosting vaccination rates) that will empower health officials to expand outreach at community clinics statewide.

A panel of local healthcare and law enforcement officials met on Monday at Gundersen Hospital to discuss rising violence threats in healthcare settings.

Police Chief Shawn Kudron, District Attorney Tim Gruenke and emergency physician Chris Eberlein said staff need better security measures and clearer mental health protocols.

Adult & Teen Challenge of Western Wisconsin will add The Gospel TLC in Wausau as its men's residential recovery campus from early 2026.

Kevin Schaler said the new campus will increase beds and support to expand Christ-centered recovery for more individuals in need.

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.

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.

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.