Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, La Crosse.
🏘️ Community
Three public pools in La Crosse — Erickson Pool, Veterans Memorial Pool and Northside Community Pool — will open this Saturday for summer swimming through August 17 at a daily admission of $5 per person.
La Crosse County Historical Society staff received training on Monday from Dementia Care Specialists at ADRC to learn how to assist visitors with dementia during June’s Dementia Awareness Month — the session focused on recognizing symptoms and adjusting communication with affected individuals.
La Crosse pools — Erickson, Northside Community, and Veterans Memorial — will open this Saturday and run until August 17 at a $5 admission fee with a discount for residents using a pool punch pass.
Erickson Pool reopened after repair work and will host summer swimming lessons.
Dahl Automotive donated over $36,000 to the La Crosse YMCA Monday morning as part of Subaru’s Share the Love campaign— the funds will improve the YMCA’s facilities and expand low-cost program offerings for community members.
🎓 Education
La Crosse Education Association president Jill Schams, a music teacher at Southern Bluffs Elementary, discussed how teachers will finish this week before summer and work with the district on contract changes—she noted that while school boards now set cellphone rules, the state legislature may soon review a uniform policy.
🏛️ Government
On Monday, the La Crosse Board of Public Works voted three to one to raise storm water utility bills from $53 to $118 per household starting July 1 to rebuild $500,000 in city reserves.
The proposal will be reviewed by the Finance and Personnel Committee on June 5 and by the Common Council on June 12—meetings open to the public.
Several road projects started Monday morning in La Crosse County as crews replaced a culvert under County Highway M near the south end of Highway 14/61—vehicles were detoured via County YY while work began on City Loop Road in West Salem and on culvert replacements on County Highway JB with daily closures from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. that are expected to finish by July 7.
🏥 Health
The American Red Cross warns that summer brings a rise in accidents and a drop in regular donors, which could strain hospital blood supplies across the Chippewa Valley.
They are offering a $15 Amazon gift card for donations in June — plus a chance to win a $7,000 gift card — to encourage more people to donate blood.
Dr. William Klein told viewers that men in La Crosse must see a doctor regularly during Men's Health Month as many risk a 5.4-year shorter life by delaying check-ups and embracing risky behaviors.
He explained that early screenings for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer can save lives—encouraging family members to support loved ones in overcoming cultural barriers.
Downtown La Crosse had protests last week after a mental health event on Thursday; on Friday, Citizen Action of Wisconsin held a protest near Cass Street outside Congressman Van Orden’s office to stop Medicaid cuts that could lower benefits.
Speakers like Kristie Tweed and Dana Horstman said the cuts might hurt locals who depend on Medicaid for care — help that lets them work and live.
🎉 La Crosse Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Crosse Steam vs. Wausau Ignite
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting evening of baseball as the La Crosse Steam take on the Wausau Ignite.
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