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Madison Kraus-Anderson wraps up $42 million renovation of La Crosse Center

Project expands the landmark civic center into 120,000 square feet of multipurpose space for sports, entertainment and events

LA CROSSE, Wis. (December 2021) – The Madison office of Kraus-Anderson (KA) is about to complete construction of La Crosse Center, a $42 million expansion to the civic center, located at 400 La Crosse St. in La Crosse, Wis. The La Crosse Center has remained open during construction, which will be completed at the end of December. 

Designed by ISG Architects, the two-year project that began in late 2019, expands the sports, entertainment and event center into 120,000 square feet of multipurpose space. The renovation adds a new 12,892-square-foot Riverside Ballroom and pre-function area, 7,226-square-foot atrium, seven meeting rooms and office spaces. The project also features a new welcoming lobby with a grand staircase to the ballroom level, a renovated North Hall and extension over Front Street, and a roof top terrace that takes advantage of the beautiful Mississippi River views in downtown La Crosse.

The existing arena was completely renovated, replacing all of the seating; installing a higher quality sound system, ADA-compliant platforms and railings; and upgrading and enlarging the dressing rooms, locker rooms, restrooms and concession stands.

Green initiatives include solar paneling, low-energy lighting throughout the building, and an energy efficiency HVAC system.

In addition to sporting events, and concerts, the newly expanded La Crosse Center will be a popular venue to host weddings, conferences, trade shows and other events, which will have a positive impact on the city and region.

Kraus-Anderson has deep experience in constructing major event facilities, including:

–  Sanford Event Center, a 193,000-square-foot multi-purpose arena and convention center in Bemidji, Minn.

–  Rough Rider Center, a 262,000-square-foot municipal and event center in Watford City, N.D.

–  Viking Lakes Development, featuring Minnesota Vikings Headquarters and TCO Performance Center including five football fields and 6,000-stadium; and a 381,163-square-foot Omni Viking Lakes Hotel and event center in Eagan, Minn.

–  Iron Trail Motors Event Center, a 120,000-square-foot convention center and arena in Virginia, Minn.

–  Four Winds Casino, a 327,000-square-foot casino and event center in New Buffalo, Mich.  

COVID-19: KRAUS-ANDERSON’S COMMITMENT TO JOB SAFETY

As the world continues to deal with and adapt to the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kraus-Anderson’s top priority remains safety. The company has implemented stringent social distancing practices and other elevated safety protocol on construction job sites, details of which can be found at https://www.krausanderson.com/about/kraus-anderson-responds-to-covid-19/​.

About Kraus-Anderson

Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson (www.krausanderson.com) is an integrated construction management and real estate development enterprise working independently and in collaboration with a family of companies, including insurance, mortgage and realty operations. Kraus-Anderson, an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., Bismarck, N.D., and Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn.

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