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THE COMMUNITY
La Crosse County is located on the east side of the scenic Mississippi
River. The estimated population of La Crosse County is 112,000.
The area enjoys a cost of living which is below the national average
along with low crime rate and a good economy. The area’s economic
stability stems from its position as a regional medical center, plus
nationally and internationally known businesses such as The Trane
Company, Business Objects (formerly FirstLogic,Inc.), City Brewery,
Logistics Health and UMR/Midwest Security Insurance Companies.
The La Crosse County area is served by several excellent public school
systems and many fine parochial schools. Higher education facilities
include the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Viterbo College, and
Western Technical College. Nearby Winona, Minnesota, also has several
colleges. The college campuses draw many educational speakers and
programs, as well as arts and entertainment.
For fun and entertainment, the area offers a wide variety of activities.
Boating, water skiing, golfing, downhill and cross country skiing,
fishing and hunting are some of the main activities in the area. The
area boasts one of the finest hiking and biking trail systems in the
country, linking the beauty of the countryside to the extensive network
of City and County parks and two wildlife refuges. In addition, the
downtown La Crosse Center Convention Hall and Arena attracts national
and international entertainers. The area is host to many fine
restaurants and entertainment facilities of state and national renown.
The City of La Crosse has been selected by national reviewers as the
best small city in which to live.
Among the outstanding major festivals in La Crosse are Oktoberfest,
Riverfest and the Jazz Festival. There are many smaller festivals of
ethnic, sports or special interest. The area has several fine community
theaters. La Crosse has an attractive, modern airport facility.
"La Crosse County is an Equal Opportunity
Employer"
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