Good Day
La Crosse
Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cat scratching posts are now available for purchase at Coulee Region Humane Society from a campaign by the La Crosse Fire Department and Emplify Health by Gundersen. Over 100 donated rugs have been turned into custom posts ($5 per post) until supplies run out. WEAU
- ➤ Carol Taebel has been named the La Crosse Area Community Foundation's Forever Friends Award recipient after 55 years as a teacher, volunteer, and supporter of local causes. Her charitable funds support groups including the English Lutheran Church, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse Public Education Foundation, Aptiv, and Coulee Region Humane Society — a group she has long aided — and her work will continue to help our community. News8000
- ➤ Al’s Musky Challenge, the annual fundraiser by the Rotary Club of La Crosse Downtown Club, began on June 6 and will continue until October 6 as co-founder Al Louis fishes for muskies on Lake Vermillion, about thirty miles south of Canada+ to raise funds. Donations will help local groups with GROW upgrading teaching spaces+ Big Brothers Big Sisters funding youth mental health programs and La Crosse Community Theatre operating its summer youth program. WIProud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fountain City man, Arthur McMullin, was sentenced to 225 days time served on a charge of obstructing an officer after hiding his wife's corpse for six weeks while caring for over 70 neglected animals and was found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect on other charges—he will now undergo mental health evaluations to determine whether he needs institutional care or can be released under supervision. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtSPIRE will take place at Riverside Park on June 14th from 10 am to 7 pm, with music and art activities that will attract people from near and far. The festival features returning acts and new performances (including the Mexican Folk Art Collective) and is set to use the park’s open space (a change from past years) to offer a fresh setting for the celebration. WIProud
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The WIAA state track and field meet is scheduled for this weekend in La Crosse and is expected to boost the local economy + drawing athletes and visitors. News8000
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, Special Olympics athletes from La Crosse joined local law enforcement—led by Sheriff John Siegel and Police Chief Shawn Kudron—in a torch run from the Beach House along Rose Street to the eagle viewing point near I-90 at Black River Beach before heading to Whitewater for the state Special Olympics games that continue at UW-Whitewater today. WIZM
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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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La Crosse Steam vs. Minot Honeybees
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting baseball clash between local favorites and the visiting Honeybees.
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