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La Crosse, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day La Crosse! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How La Crosse colleges plan to keep local workforce pipelines strong
  • What the South Avenue Kwik Spirits closure means for La Crosse shoppers
  • Which presidents have visited La Crosse—and what did they do here?

Also on today's calendar: Oak Creek July 4 Fireworks 2026: What To Know.

Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. La Crosse area colleges discuss successes and challenges at chamber forum (wkow.com) — College leaders from UW-La Crosse, Viterbo, and Western Technical College met at the La Crosse Area Chamber forum to compare enrollment trends and workforce needs. They highlighted strong GED gains, funding worries, and a commitment to collaborate so local students can move into degrees and fill regional jobs.
   

2. La Crosse Kwik Spirits store set to close, decline of alcohol and tobacco sales nationwide to blame (wxow.com) — A Kwik Spirits store on South Avenue in La Crosse will close August 2 as Kwik Trip phases out several standalone alcohol and tobacco locations amid declining sales. Employees are being offered jobs at nearby Kwik Trip stores, and the company is still deciding what to do with the South Avenue property it will retain.
   

3. America 250: La Crosse plays a role in presidential politics (wizmnews.com) — La Crosse has quietly hosted presidents from Grover Cleveland and Theodore Roosevelt to Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden, often during pivotal campaign moments. This historical roundup traces speeches at the La Crosse Center, UWL, Copeland Park, and other familiar spots, showing how national politics has repeatedly passed through local streets and venues.
   

4. Protesters rally at La Crosse intersection over trump administration policies (wxow.com) — Protesters gathered at Losey Boulevard and State Road in La Crosse to oppose Trump administration policies while highlighting issues like human rights and immigration. Alongside the demonstration, La Crosse Indivisible organized a food drive for WAFER Food Pantry to support neighbors facing food insecurity in the Coulee Region.
   

5. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez tours Family and Children's Center in La Crosse (wxow.com) — Wisconsin Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Sara Rodriguez visited La Crosse’s Family and Children’s Center to learn about its abuse prevention, mental health, and family support services. She praised the center’s preventative work and heard concerns about how upcoming Medicaid changes could affect care for local children and families.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SHE IS HOME!
    LOST DOG! Missing off Woodhaven Dr and County F. Bluetick coonhound, female, has Cubs collar and all tags. Microchipped. Older dog, shy, but friendly. (Nextdoor Irish Hill)
  • Hello neighbors!
    I was wondering if anyone has any fabric scrap stashes they are wanting to get rid of. I’m more partial to pinks and also silk or linen material, but… (Nextdoor Washburn)
  • Kwik Trip, Inc. posted a job opening for Freezer Material Handler (2nd Shift) in La Crosse. Apply here.
  • Ashley Furniture posted a job opening for Warehouse & Manufacturing Associates - Relocation Program: positions in Arcadia WI (Black River Falls) in La Crosse. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Crosse here.

Ok La Crosse! 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: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)
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