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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse offers many pool choices besides Pettibone and Black River beaches. The city built Memorial Pool at UWL in 1938 for over $70,000, closed it in 2016 due to high costs, and reopened a rebuilt version in 2019 with the old pool house kept—local schools have also maintained pools on campus. WIZM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Country Chicks Catering in Coon Valley is hosting an open house at their new event venue on June 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. – the space holds 300 guests and will soon host wedding receptions. In Onalaska, a Crumbl shop will open on June 6 with hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Jersey Mike’s has a new owner after Kyle Murphy purchased it on May 21, and the Joann fabrics store closed Tuesday. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ Abe of Abe’s Raves shared his summer list of local food spots in La Crosse, highlighting patio areas at Rudy’s Drive In, Pettibone Beach Club, and The Charmant Hotel’s rooftop terrace—he also urged diners to check the Beer by Bike Brigade app for deals. News8000
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Toudeng Thao, a 59-year-old man from La Crosse, was sentenced yesterday to 7 ½ years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge William M. Conley after pleading guilty to distributing methamphetamine — he was arrested last January during a traffic stop while carrying a large amount of the drug. WEAU
- ➤ La Crosse Police and US Marshals arrested 28-year-old Diontae D. Booth just before 5 p.m. Thursday on the 1900 block of Rose Street—he faces five charges including attempted 1st Degree Intentional Homicide for shooting his ex-girlfriend on May 15 while she recovers—and he remains without bond in the La Crosse County Jail. WIZM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 people walked downtown on Thursday after a mental health awareness ceremony at the county human services building in La Crosse. Board chair Tina Tryggestad thanked health workers during the event — mayor Shaundel Washington Spivey joined the walk to underline the need for community support. WIZM
SHOP NEWS
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Eau Claire Express
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets required — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between local rivals.
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Pearl Street Brew Run 5k
1:30-5:30 p.m. — Pearl Street Brewery — Registration required — Race through the streets of La Crosse while enjoying the festive atmosphere of beer and community.
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FLC Worship and Synod Picnic
10-11 a.m. — Riverside Park — Free-will donation — Celebrate Sunday morning with worship and a community picnic at Riverside Park.
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Kids' Culinary Academy: Midwest Cuisine
8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Whitney Center — Registration required — Kids can explore the flavors of the Midwest with expert chefs at this culinary academy.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Badlands Big Sticks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Admission details not provided — Enjoy a thrilling baseball game between the Loggers and the Big Sticks.
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La Crosse Steam vs. Mankato Habaneros
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Cost varies — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup in the heart of La Crosse.
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24th Annual La Crosse Open
2-6 p.m. — Pettibone Park — Registration fees support local programs — Experience exciting logrolling competitions featuring athletes of all ages.
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Swim Neshonoc Open Water Event
8-10:30 a.m. — Swarthout Park — Entry fees apply — Swim across the beautiful Lake Neshonoc in distances of 1.2 or 2.4 miles.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Eau Claire Express
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a thrilling baseball match featuring local teams.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Eau Claire Express
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets available — Catch the exciting baseball action as the Loggers face off against the Express.
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