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Meet Shobi Zietlow, Owner of Referral Staffing Solutions

Shobi Zietlow offers you the answer to your local employment needs through her businesses Referral Staffing Solutions, in La Crosse and Sparta.

As part of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting women-owned local businesses. Shobi Zietlow joined us, as a sponsor, of our effort and shared her story!

Referral Staffing Solutions, established in 2014, provides exceptional recruitment services in the areas of administration, accounting, light industrial, skilled industrial, hospitality, and general office personnel. Learn more here!

To discover more local women-owned businesses Around River City, click here.

Author: Around River City Staff

La Crosse Area residents dressed in green and orange at the start line of the 0.01k St. Patrick's Day Race.

Best Things to Do in La Crosse March 9–15, 2026

Things to Do in La Crosse WI This Week: March 9–15 Events St. Patrick’s Day Events, Arts, Entertainment, and Family-Friendly FunLA CROSSE, Wis. — Looking for

People attending Wedding World in La Crosse Wisconsin.

Best Things to Do in La Crosse March 2–8, 2026

Family Fun, Fundraisers, Live Music and a Little Bit of Wine

LA CROSSE, Wis. — If February felt like it lasted 97 days, congratulations. You made it. March has arrived, the sun is hanging around a little longer, and the Coulee Region calendar is picking up steam.

From euchre nights and jazz lounges to polar plunges and wedding planning, here are some of the best events happening around La Crosse March 2 through March 8.

Display inside KEPS Sparta featuring a mannequin wearing a “Sparta Wisconsin” shirt, denim jacket and hat, surrounded by gift items, a green mug, and a butterfly wall art print in the background.

KEPS Sparta Reduces Hours, Seeks Local Support

SPARTA, Wis. — KEPS Sparta will reduce store hours beginning in March as the longtime downtown Sparta retailer works to remain open in the community