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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 110,000.
The area enjoys a cost
of living which is below the national average along with low crime rate
and a strong 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,
FirstLogic,Inc., City Brewery, Logistics Health and 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 Wisconsin 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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