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Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse Moon Tunes kicks off tonight at Riverside Park where local residents can enjoy live music from community performers. News8000
- ➤ Thursday evening the Gemütlichkeit Foundation held its Forks and Corks event at the Waterfront Cargill Room—raising funds for 14 scholarships of $1,000 each for local high school students and Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest. The group said the fundraiser will help them add one more high school next year and support other local projects. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dawn Wacek has been appointed as the new director of the La Crosse Public Library effective immediately—she has served as deputy director since 2021. La Crosse Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking the public for tips to help investigate the fire that burned down the 68-year-old Tank Creek Bridge on the Great River State Trail in Trempealeau County on May 15—no injuries were reported. News8000
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Emplify Health by Gundersen will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program from June 9 through Aug. 20—excluding July 4—in its cafeteria on South Avenue in La Crosse; the program provides free breakfast and lunch to children and eligible disabled adults on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WEAU
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 4, 2025, Adam Hoffer of the Tax Foundation joined La Crosse Talk to explain that a vote of 293 to 108 allowed Wisconsin athletic directors to let high school athletes profit off their names and questioned whether similar changes may soon extend to high school sports — he also noted that a state track meet at UW-L expecting 20,000 attendees could boost the local economy and that Illinois recently passed a sports betting tax increase. WIZM
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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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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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