Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…

💐 Looking for Mother’s Day plans? I’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of all of them (and I’m still adding more!) »

🕰️ A little local history, coming your way in our Moment in Time section

🛍️ I’m always down for the farmers market. Here’s one you might not have gone to before »

🖌️ We shine some light on a talented local artist

Alright, people. All together, now. 👇

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🌅 Sunrise: 5:48am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:15pm · 🌙 Waning Gibbous (73.0%)

THURSDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 62°, Low 37° · Cloudy start, sunshine breaks through late

FRIDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 70°, Low 48° · Warm and pleasant

SATURDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 71°, Low 42° · Another great day outside

SUNDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 65°, Low 38° · Bright and comfortable

MONDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 67°, Low 48° · Sunny stretch continues

TUESDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers · High 72°, Low 50° · Warm but wet to start the day

WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 72°, Low 51° · Showers clear, warm finish to the week

⚠️ Heads Up: Friday through Monday is a beautiful run — grab your outdoor plans now. Tuesday brings AM showers but stays warm at 72°.

🃏 Cribbage Night // Thu, May 7 // 6:30PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Event Link ➡️

Break away from playing online and have some fun with cribbage. Winners receive a $10 gift card and bragging rights. A tournament will be held on May 21st.

🌱 Central High School Plant Sale 2026 // Thu, May 7 // 4:00PM–8:00PM // La Crosse Central High School // Event Link ➡️

Something new is growing at Central High School, and you're invited to be part of it. The La Crosse Agriscience & FFA program is hosting a student-grown plant sale, made possible by the new greenhouse and the hands-on work of our students and staff.

🎻 Ironstill Residency // Thu, May 7 // 7:00PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Event Link ➡️

Ironstill, a dynamic old-time duo, perform their unique blend of fiddle, banjo traditions, and original music. The event has a minimum $7 cover with all money collected going to the artists.

📚 Finding Your Third Place: Author Talk with Dr. Rick Kyte // Thu, May 7 // 11:30AM–1:00PM // Pump House Regional Arts Center // Event Link ➡️

Join Dr. Rick Kyte for an author talk and discussion on the importance of "third places" for building community and fostering connections. This event is part of La Crosse Housing Week and includes lunch.

❓ The Wired Rooster Trivia Night // Fri, May 8 // 6:00PM // The Wired Rooster // Event Link ➡️

Join The Wired Rooster for a night of trivia! Admission is free, form a team of up to 4 people.

ℹ️ View from street level of the John Gund Brewing Company building newly rebuilt after a fire, taken in La Crosse, WI, circa 1898. Employees can be seen posing in front of the building as well as from the windows throughout and from the roof. Additionally, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul railway cars are seen in the foreground next to piles of wooden barrels and horse drawn carts.

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