In addition to an outstanding school district, we have three institutions of higher education, two major medical facilities, and a surprising number of excellent arts, athletic, and recreational organizations. You’ll be pleased by the many outstanding educational and family-focused opportunities the area provides. Theres also a cow train, corn hole and many more activities besides just the. The School District of La Crosse serves a population of 80,000 that includes all of the city of La Crosse, which has approximately 55,000 residents, and all or part of the towns of Medary, Shelby, Campbell, Bergen, Greenfield, Hamburg, and Washington. Cover photo by Howie Mac Photo from our February 2021 cover shoot.