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In today's newsletter:

• How do Onalaska diesel prices stack up against the rest of the county?
• How an Onalaska angler turned muddy Mississippi water into a big win
• What La Crosse art events can you hear about from Onalaska?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• 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) — Drivers in Onalaska are seeing diesel around $6.19 per gallon, while the lowest price anywhere in La Crosse County hit $5.99 during the week ending Sept. 19. The report compares local prices with state and national trends, explaining how global oil markets and refinery conditions are keeping 2026 fuel costs elevated despite recent declines.
   

• Onalaska's Laufenberg Uses Home-Water Knowledge to Win Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Mississippi River-Prairie du Chien (anglerschannel.com) — An Onalaska angler just brought home a big win, as Cade Laufenberg of Onalaska topped the Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien with 34 pounds of bass. His familiarity with river conditions and smart lure choices helped him outfish competitors from across the region and cap the Great Lakes Division season in style.
   

• Breaking down all things art happening this week in La Crosse (wizmnews.com) — If you're in Onalaska or nearby, you can catch a La Crosse-focused arts conversation on WIZM, including coverage of this week's First Friday Art Walk and events at the Pump House and Viterbo. Guests dive into Oaxacan street art, a campus heritage party, ekphrastic poetry, and Wisconsin's first Spanish-language poetry anthology, all accessible via radio or podcast from north of Onalaska.
   

📸 Around Onalaska

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Onalaska

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• QuiltFest on the Mississippi →
  Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Quilt Fest on the Mississippi →
  Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road, Onalaska
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
  Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• La Crosse Area Satellite Meeting →
  American Legion Post 336, 731 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska
  4:30 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Volunteer Management Hybrid Conference 2026 w/ CRVC →
  Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Road, Onalaska
  9:00 am
Thursday October 22
• The Coulee Courage Collective | A Dare to Lead Cohort for Women Leaders →
  La Crosse Country Club, 300 Marcou Road, Onalaska
  8:30 am
Saturday October 24
• Flannel Fest →
  Natty West, 127 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska
  9:00 am
• FlannelFest Pilates and movement →
  Natty West, 127 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska
  9:00 am
• Flannel Fest at Natty West →
  Natty West, 127 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska
  9:00 am

📣 Onalaska Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Play Group at Northside Elementary School →
  Northside Elementary School, 1611 Kane Street, La Crosse
  10:30 am
Wednesday September 30
• Little Movers Storytime →
  Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
  9:30 am
• Muscles in Motion in La Crosse →
  The Boys & Girls Club, 1331 Clinton St., La Crosse
  10:00 am
• Family Storytime →
  Main Library, 800 Main Street, La Crosse
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Onalaska. Apply here.
• Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member/Cook in Onalaska. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Onalaska here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Crosse

• La Crosse Symphony Orchestra launches $3.5 million capital campaign (weau.com)
• Former La Crosse, WI, Fire Station Recognized as National Landmark (firehouse.com)
• **CAUGHT:** Man wanted on felony firearm warrant caught in La Crosse after fleeing traffic stop (wxow.com)

West Salem

• Neve, Tippen Lead Marshfield at Nightfall Classic 715; Regier Runs Second in Division 3 Boys (onfocus.news)

Holmen

• Week 6 Sports OnFocus Computer Rankings (onfocus.news)

Ok Onalaska! 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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