Community Corner
🌱 Where can Holmen drivers still find diesel under six dollars?
Spotted on the Holmen calendar: Honeycrisp Hootenany 2026
Morning Holmen! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Where can Holmen drivers still find diesel under six dollars?
- Why Holmen slipped in the latest statewide football computer rankings
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 70, low: 61.
- Thursday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lowest price for diesel gas in La Crosse County at $5.99 in week ending Sept. 19 (wcwisconsinnews.com) — Holmen drivers are seeing diesel as low as $5.99 per gallon this week, matching the cheapest price anywhere in La Crosse County. The report compares Holmen's prices with nearby communities and notes that county and statewide diesel averages remain higher, so shopping around locally can still make a noticeable difference at the pump. 
• Week 6 Sports OnFocus Computer Rankings (onfocus.news) — Holmen football fans can see their team sitting fourth in the latest Division 2 computer rankings, still undefeated at 6–0 but nudged down after a win over winless Tomah. The statewide breakdown shows how Holmen stacks up against New Richmond, Union Grove, Monona Grove, and other contenders across Wisconsin.
📸 Around Holmen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holmen
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★ Featured events ★
- Honeycrisp Hootenany 2026 →
Ecker's Apple Farm, W27062 WI-54, Trempealeau
12:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - Charcoal Event "The Witches Path" in Holmen →
Scooter's Coffee, 1410 Holmen Drive South, Holmen
6:00 pm - Muscles in Motion in Holmen →
The Boys & Girls Club – The Dave & Barb Skogan Club, 600 Holmen Drive N, Holmen
9:00 am - Muscles in Motion in Holmen →
The Boys & Girls Club – The Dave & Barb Skogan Club, 600 Holmen Drive N, Holmen
9:00 am - October Holistic Happy Hour - Living Simply Well →
Living Simply Well, 103 State St Ste 201, Holmen
4:00 pm - La Crosse Logan Football at Holmen →
Holmen High School, 1001 Mchugh Rd, Holmen - La Crosse Logan at Holmen →
1001 Mchugh Rd, Holmen
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- HS Girls Golf: 2026 WIAA Division 2 Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau regional →
Trempealeau Mountain GC, Trempealeau
9:00 am - 8th FB home vs. Holmen M.S.
Gale-Ettrick-Tremp Mid, 17511 N Main St, Galesville
4:15 pm - 7th FB @ Holmen M.S Field B
Gale-Ettrick-Tremp Mid, 502 N Main St, Holmen
4:15 pm - Organic Music Cooperative →
Trempealeau Hotel, 150 Main Street, Trempealeau
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Hubby and I stopped in to The Deli @ Old Town North aka Midway Deli.
Enjoyed a half Italian sub and hubby a regular BLT. The bread was so soft and fresh and warm. Will be going back again. Holmen really needs… (Nextdoor Holmen)
- Burger King posted a job opening for MID SHIFT-Team Member in Holmen. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Maker(02089) - 2200 Staphorst Ln in Holmen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holmen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Onalaska
- Onalaska's Laufenberg Uses Home-Water Knowledge to Win Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Mississippi River-Prairie du Chien (anglerschannel.com)
- Thomas Paul Lathrop, M.D. (couleecremation.com)
- Trapping Permits for the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Fish and Refuge go on Sale, October 6th (kctn.com)
West Salem
- Neve, Tippen Lead Marshfield at Nightfall Classic 715; Regier Runs Second in Division 3 Boys (onfocus.news)
La Crosse
- La Crosse Symphony Orchestra launches $3.5 million capital campaign (weau.com)
- **CAUGHT:** Man wanted on felony firearm warrant caught in La Crosse after fleeing traffic stop (wxow.com)
Ok Holmen! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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