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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Riverfest welcomed 2025 Commodore Dustin Luecke and First Mate Dominique Luecke during a dinner ceremony at the Radisson in downtown La Crosse on Tuesday night. Dustin, an Onalaska native who works as WXOW-TV morning anchor, and Dominique, an advancement and grant specialist with Family & Children's Center, said they appreciated strong community support and are excited to share the festival—running July 2-5 in Riverside Park—with their three children. News8000
- ➤ Artspire will be held Saturday, June 14 — local organizers plan art exhibits, live shows and hands-on art activities to showcase local talent. News8000
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin’s Department of Tourism reported that 2024 reached record highs with $25.8 billion in economic impact statewide and La Crosse County recording $519 million in visitor spending. The boost helped support over 4,000 local jobs and increased spending by $12 million—reflecting growing demand for the region’s outdoor recreation. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Museum opened its new interactive exhibit Wednesday that teaches kids about HVAC science by blending firefighting excitement with hands-on learning. The exhibit features a bunk room, slide and chiller system that shows how heating and cooling work + helps kids understand how temperature is controlled. News8000
- ➤ Middle school students completed a three-day culinary program at UWL Culinary Academy where they learned kitchen safety, food preparation, and Midwest recipes — they ended the program with a final dinner to show off their new skills. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A public hearing will be held at the West Salem Community Center Tuesday, June 17 at 6:45 p.m. where the Village Board will consider a new ordinance that limits parking on South Leonard Street to two hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday (the proposed ticket fine is $75 and may be adjusted based on resident input). WIZM
- ➤ A block of Ferry Street between 13th and 14th Streets South is closed for two weeks for water repair + the closure started Thursday and will continue until June 26. News8000
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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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La Crosse Loggers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket info available — Cheer on the La Crosse Loggers as they battle the Thunder Bay Border Cats in this exciting baseball match.
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DCI: Drum Corps International
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrilling performances of top drum corps at this exciting event.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup as the Loggers take on the Border Cats.
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