Hey there, De Soto! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Fall Turkey Bazaar
- De Soto, WI: Free E-Recycling Event at De Soto Middle School
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 43.
- Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
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Thursday October 1 - Play Group at McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua →
McIntosh Memorial Library, 205 South Rock Ave, Viroqua
9:30 am - Football: Middle School Game vs Prairie Du Chien (Home)
Viroqua High School, HS Football Field/Track
5:00 pm - Driftless Ultimate Club Weekly Pickup Ultimate Frisbee →
Washington Park, Lewison Lane, Viroqua
5:30 pm - Volleyball: Girls JV Match vs West Salem (Home)
Viroqua High School, HS Gymnasium
5:30 pm - Give the Wheel a Whirl →
Railroad Avenue Community Kiln, 703 Railroad Ave, Viroqua
5:30 pm - Volleyball: Girls C-Team Match vs West Salem (Home)
Viroqua High School
5:30 pm - Volleyball: Girls Varsity Match vs West Salem (Home)
Viroqua High School
7:00 pm Friday October 2 - Clothing Sale at Bethel →
Bethel Home & Services' Fellowship Room, 614 S Rock Ave, Viroqua - Fall Brat Sale →
Bethel Home & Services, 614 S Rock Ave, Viroqua - Sittin Pretty Pizza Farm →
Sittin Pretty Farm, S5990 Chamberlain Ridge Rd, Viroqua
5:00 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Your emergency plan should include every member of the family—including your pets!
During #NationalPreparednessMonth, take some time to put together an emergency kit for your pet. Include food, water, medications, important records,… (Nextdoor ) - Wisconsin's forests cover nearly half our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy.
Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week, coming up Oct. 18… (Nextdoor )
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Viroqua. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Viroqua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near De Soto here.
🗞 Nearby News
Viroqua
- Vernon County Sheriff's Report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 27, 2026 (vernonreporter.com)
Prairie du Chien
La Crosse
- La Crosse Symphony Orchestra launces 'Endow the Encore' (wiproud.com)
- La Crosse school earns global recognition for innovation (wiproud.com)
- La Crosse's only synagogue earns spot on National Historic Register (wxow.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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