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La Crosse, WI
22Events this week
4Free things to do
87New spots
94New stories

Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in La Crosse

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 22 events, day by day →

Jackson Plaza Summer Farmers’ Market

Saturday 8am · Jackson Plaza · Free

Level 1 Sound Training

Saturday 9am · OM Yoga Studio

Nature Saturday

Saturday 9:30am · The Nature Place · Free

La Crosse Pride in the Park

Saturday 12pm · Riverside Park

Bingo Night 2026

Monday 6pm · Valley View Mall

New in La Crosse

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hixon House

Arts & Culture

Peek inside local history: Built in 1858 by Gideon Hixon, Hixon House is a lovingly restored time capsule with original Victorian and Arts and Crafts furnishings, and yes, a rare Turkish Nook.

lchshistory.org

Hmong's Golden Egg Rolls

Restaurants

Crispy, savory comfort: Family owned and proudly serving the La Crosse area, Hmong's Golden Egg Rolls turns out golden, shatter-crisp egg rolls and other Southeast Asian favorites that hit the spot on weeknights.

hmongsgoldeneggrolls.com

Ranison Ice Cream & Candy

Bakeries & Sweets

Nostalgia in a cone: Whether you’re craving the award-winning strawberry + grapenut, a scoop of Blue Moon, or a cappuccino pick-me-up, Ranison Ice Cream & Candy serves creamy, homemade goodness alongside malts, hand-dipped chocolates, and vintage candies.

ranisonicecreamcandy.website

La Crosse’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse La Crosse’s best →

Most read in La Crosse

The five stories La Crosse readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Behind the Counter: The Rivoli

    The Rivoli Theatre in La Crosse, Wisconsin, has been part of the city's entertainment scene since the 1920s and has been owned by siblings Jonathan and Clara Gelatt since 2022.

    Full story at news8000.com

  2. ‘Star Trek’ trial helps Rep. Billings’ 85-year-old mom beat Stage 4 cancer

    La Crosse-area state Assembly Rep. Jill Billings' mother, Carol Billings, has beaten Stage 4 ovarian cancer after undergoing a clinical trial at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

    Full story at wizmnews.com

  3. Area Girl Scouts intend to sell old HQ to city of La Crosse, for one buck

    The Badgerland Girl Scouts of the La Crosse area are planning to sell their old headquarters to La CrosSE City Hall for a dollar.

    Full story at wizmnews.com

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