Pigeon Falls
Pigeon Falls, WI · Business
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City leaders break ground for development at old La Crosse Kmart site
A load of dirt was brought in, the mayor joked people can stop calling about the old Kmart and we have dates on when the building will be demolished and development will start opening. The Copper Rocks project has finally begun, nearly 10 years after the old Kmart at Losey...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kwik Trip tumbles from first to fifth in convenience store rankings
Kwik Trip has been dethroned as the country's top-ranked convenience store, according to a nationwide customer satisfaction survey. In 2025, Kwik Trip was on top of the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s convenience store rankings. But the La Crosse-based convenience store chain fell to fifth place in this year's rankings . And not only did Kwik Trip lose its top spot, it also had the biggest drop in satisfaction scores of any chain in the country. The American Customer Satisfaction Index used survey response from 9,475 participants from October 2025 to September 2026 to rank the country's convenience stores. The participants rated their recent experiences at different chains and described their overall satisfaction with convenience store features, such as reward programs, product variety and store hours. Kwik Trip earned 79 out of 100 possible points in 2026, tied with Murphy USA. The chain dropped six points from 2025 to 2026, the biggest drop of any store included in the survey. Kwik Trip was behind Sheetz, Meijer and QuikTrip in a Midwest ranking also included in the survey results. In 2024, Kwik Trip made its debut on the American Customer Satisfaction Index rankings in seventh place. How does Kwik Trip compare to
vernonreporter.com
Local youth showcase top cattle at Viola Dairy Show
VIOLA, Wis. — Youth exhibitors gathered on a beautiful morning at the Donald Kellogg Shelter in Banker Park for the annual Viola Dairy Show, organized with leadership from Dairy Superintendent Gail Klinkner and supported by Vernon County Dairy Promotion and Vernon County Dairy Youth. A total of 34 head of dairy cattle were shown during the event. The competition concluded with Anna Cornell earning the top honor of Supreme Champion with her 3-year-old Jersey cow.
takingthekids.com
This Amish Bulk Food Store Near Cashton Has A Bakery That Makes Fridays And Saturdays Worth The Trip
Fresh bread can change the entire direction of a road trip. One warm loaf turns into a pie, then a box of donuts, then somehow a bag full of pantry staples you never planned to buy. That is part of the fun at this quiet Wisconsin stop, where the pace...
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La Crosse’s Sunday Market at Cameron ends season early
Vendors and shoppers got together at Cameron Park in downtown La Crosse for one last Sunday Market to finish the 2026 season. Downtown Mainstreet Inc., supervised the market this year, and because of staffing changes and other factors, the closing day was moved up from Oct. 25 to this weekend, according to coordinator Kathleen Graham.
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Board names Joe Riemann as new general manager of Viroqua Food Co-op
VIROQUA, Wis. — The Viroqua Food Co-op Board of Directors has named Joe Riemann as its new general manager, selecting a cooperative retail veteran with more than two decades of industry experience to lead the organization. Riemann, who officially assumes leadership on Oct. 19, brings a background in operations,...
Fillmore County Journal
Caledonia Sets Preliminary Tax Levy of 9.98%
The Caledonia City Council adopted Resolution 2026-13, setting the preliminary levy for taxes payable in 2027 at the council’s September 28 regular city council meeting. Finance Director Stephanie Mann once again emphasized that it cannot go up, but it can go down before it is finalized at the December 14 city council meeting.
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Sunday Market at Cameron Park ends early for the season, with planning in the works for next year
Vendors and shoppers got together at Cameron Park in downtown La Crosse, for one last Sunday Market to finish the 2026 season. Downtown Mainstreet, Incorporated supervised the market this year, and because of staffing changes and other factors, the closing day was moved up from October 25th to this weekend. Coordinator Kathleen Graham from DMI says staffing changes and other factors within the organization led to the decision to end this year’s market three weeks ahead of schedule.
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Cooke Raises Alarm Over Rising Diesel Prices
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Copper Rocks groundbreaking to take place in October
LA CROSSE, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – A groundbreaking event will be held for the Copper Rocks area in La Crosse as said by a local real estate agent. The event will take place Thursday, October 8 at 12 p.m. at 2415 State Road in La Crosse.
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Funding new ideas or businesses subject of Onalaska event
Taking an idea and turning it into a business is challenging at the best of times. Finding funding for that idea was the focus of an event called Ignite Innovation: From Ideas to Funds held in Onalaska. The event was designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs who wanted to learn...
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The Charmant Hotel retains One MICHELIN Key designation for 2026
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Geronimo Hospitality Group is celebrating a three-peat, with four of its boutique hotels earning One MICHELIN Key for the third consecutive year. Hotel Goodwin in Beloit, Wisconsin; The Charmant Hotel in La Crosse, Wisconsin; and Bottleworks Hotel and Ironworks Hotel Indy, both in Indianapolis, Indiana, have once again been recognized by the MICHELIN Guide for delivering exceptional hotel experiences.