La Crosse County Government
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La Crosse County Government
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La Crosse County government expertly manages a wide range of public services that improve quality of life.
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📢 In our latest newsletter:
🏠 Foster family builds lasting connections.
👩‍💻 Deflection Program: Keeping people out of jail and connected to support.
🎗 Linking caregivers to vital resources.
💰County funds powering a workforce readiness center.
👉 Read more here: conta.cc/46to4mO
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
👕 La Crosse County is proud to support local businesses like Markos Apparel, a downtown staple for 100+ years.
💡 In 2025, they received a $10K Innovation & Diversification Grant to invest in tech and grow online and wholesale sales.
👉 Learn more: lacrossecounty.org/community-development
February 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
🐶 All dogs in Wisconsin—yes, even County Clerk Ginny Dankmeyer’s adorable pooches pictured here—must be licensed. It’s the law, not just a “ruff” suggestion! If your furry friend isn’t licensed yet, please contact your city, village or town treasurer. The deadline to avoid a late fee is March 31.
January 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM
La Crosse County is investing $500K in local growth in 2026!
Grants available for:
✅ Small Business Expansion – $2.5K–$20K
✅ Startups & Entrepreneurs – $1K–$10K
✅ Housing Development – Up to $100K
✅ Arts & Culture Projects – $500–$6K
Learn more & apply: lacrossecounty.org/community-development
January 27, 2026 at 6:37 PM
In our latest newsletter:
✅ Our team is setting the standard for FoodShare payment accuracy
💰 $500K in grants for small businesses, arts, & housing
🚧 Our Highway Dept is hard at work improving road conditions
🎖 Honoring women veterans + tours at Hillview Life Center
Read it here: conta.cc/49JxUBV
January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
“𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲… 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲.”

Check out News 8’s story on Park Lane Studios, the County’s new 10-unit apartment complex at Hillview. This initiative supports Pathways Home, our City-County homelessness response plan.
December 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Housing. Conservation. Community support. Public safety.

Get the latest in our County Connection newsletter — featuring Park Lane Studios, $107,500 in bluffland funding, holiday gifts for 1,000+ neighbors, and more.

Read it here 👉 conta.cc/4b3Jx96

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December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🎁 County staff are packing and distributing holiday gifts for 1,000+ neighbors in need.
🤝 Donations come from For Goodness Sake program and local Amazon returns—items include toys, clothes, and essentials.
🌟 Led by the Health Department's Lindsey Schwarz-Nichols and a dedicated team.

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December 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Shout-out to Josh from our Facilities team — and to everyone out clearing parking lots, sidewalks, and streets this morning! 👏 ❄

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December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
📬 In our latest newsletter (read it conta.cc/3YgxWfd):
▪ La Crosse County is projected to have the 5th-lowest tax levy per person in Wisconsin in 2026
▪ What it costs the County when all snowplows are out
▪ 1st move-ins at Park Lane Studios & how County funding helped a family recover from a fire
December 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Inside our latest newsletter:
👉 Preparing for a doubling of the 65+ population
✈️ How County funding helped bring Allegiant to LSE
❄️ Snowplow drivers are ready for winter
🎁 A great way to spread holiday cheer to local families
🚴‍♂️ Help make our streets safer for everyone
Read it here: conta.cc/48BXNUT
November 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The La Crosse Area Planning Committee is creating a Regional Transportation Safety Plan to improve safety for everyone driving, walking, biking, rolling, and taking transit in the Greater La Crosse region. To learn more, please visit the project website at: bit.ly/LaCrosseSafeStreets

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November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🏠 Pathways Home is driving down homelessness in La Crosse by giving people the stability of housing, paired with the support they need to stay housed.
Read the La Crosse Tribune editorial by County Board Chair Tina Tryggestad and Mayor Shaundel Spivey: bit.ly/3JPHlHf
Alternate link: bit.ly/43AYaML
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
👀 County Board members got a sneak peek at the new Hillview Life Center — a 60+ child care center run by YWCA La Crosse, paired with programming for older adults. 🎉 Opening early next year!

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November 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
In our latest newsletter:
💰The County Board has approved a 2026 budget that funds essential services, jobs, and cuts debt.
✅ See progress on childcare & housing at Hillview and read about County staff partnering with law enforcement for mental health training.
👉 Read it: conta.cc/48bGLg4
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Staff from La Crosse County Human Services are helping to put the finishing touches on Park Lane Studios 🏢 — 10 new apartments at Hillview for people experiencing homelessness. Funded by ARPA, tenants move in by year’s end. This is Pathways Home—our City-County homelessness response plan—in action.
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
📢 In our latest newsletter:
✅ FoodShare’s big impact on our community and economy
✅ County food drive supporting local families
✅ Pathways Home program delivering strong results
✅ County’s efficiency efforts are paying off
📰 Read it here: conta.cc/47qkJVu

#LaCrosseCounty #LaCrosseWI
October 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Clinical Therapist Kaylee Cavanaugh shares how La Crosse County’s OWI Court helps people facing repeat OWI charges get treatment, stay accountable, and make lasting change. 🔗 Read her story: bit.ly/47yFP5g

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October 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In our latest newsletter:
▪️Pathways Home earns praise from filmmakers and a leader of one of the nation’s most successful homelessness-reduction programs
▪️Budget 2026: Where the money comes from & where it goes
▪️A County clinical therapist talks about her work
Read it: conta.cc/4n2BRGv

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October 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
📢 In our latest newsletter:
◾See how our 2026 budget supports nurses, social workers, sheriff’s deputies, highway workers and more
◾New downtown solar panels will save money and cut carbon
◾Events: first aid training, blood drive, caregiver support
Read and subscribe: conta.cc/46KK7Vp

#LaCrosseWI
October 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Inside our latest newsletter:

🔹 A 10-year, $7.6 million opioid response plan
🔹 How peer support specialists supporting Pathways Home
🔹 A new dental clinic for veterans
🔹 Free tickets to Beyond the Bridge, a documentary on homelessness solutions

👉 Read it here: conta.cc/4gxYFfW
September 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What’s new in County Connection?
🏠 200 people housed + a new Specialized Housing Plan
🚧 Survey shows county highway conditions improving
💡 Social workers tackling tough community challenges
Read these stories (and more) in our newsletter 👉 conta.cc/41vQKte
September 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🌟 In the latest La Crosse County newsletter:
◾ Civilian Review Board launches Community Report Form
◾The impact of our Child Support Agency
◾Know your landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities
◾Senior Citizens Day picnic
◾Fundraisers for children and families
👉 Read it here: conta.cc/41f52y7
August 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
😎 Curious about going solar? Join a free presentation with Grow Solar La Crosse to learn how this community-led program can help you save money while switching to solar. Find out how to get started!
August 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
⏰ Our latest newsletter covers:
◾County-funded improvements to stormwater infrastructure
◾A conversation on overdose awareness/harm reduction
◾Changes at La Crosse County Circuit Court
◾Open house event at Hillview Terrace
👉 Read it here: conta.cc/4orZ9Yw

#LaCrosseWi #LaCrosseCounty
August 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM