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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On July 7 at about 1:30 p.m., a boat operated by La Crosse resident Brandon S. Kumm stalled near Lock and Dam #8 on the Mississippi River and all seven onboard escaped injury after Army Corps staff threw life rings—helping them climb safely onto the dam—as Houston County Sheriff Brian Swedberg and Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson reported. WEAU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s will open its first La Crosse restaurant at 3740 State Road 16 on Tuesday, August 17th, where customers will enjoy its simple chicken finger meals. The restaurant is hiring 100 crew members and will accept in-person applications from July 21st to August 3rd between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. — these jobs come with strong benefits — as the franchise introduces its focused menu to our community. WIProud
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Winona man, Jacob Klaver, 38, faces a $1 million cash bond for first-degree intentional homicide after officers found a dead man at a Granum Street home on June 29—he is set for a preliminary hearing on July 16. WIProud
- ➤ A study by SafeHome shows that cities in nearby western Wisconsin did not make the lists of the safest or most dangerous, while Lake Delton had a high property crime rate. In Minnesota, towns like Goodview and La Crescent recorded low crime rates + both states fared better than the national averages. WIProud
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Universities of Wisconsin president Jay Rothman proposed a 4% tuition increase with an option for an extra 1% for the 2025-26 school year except at UW-Green Bay— the UW Board of Regents will review the proposal on Thursday. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Laura Benjamin will hold a town hall meeting — details on the time and location are pending — to engage local residents in government issues. News8000
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The city of La Crosse will soon begin construction on Haven on Main, a 70-unit affordable housing development that will serve residents with disabilities, and the public phase of a $4.2 million fundraising campaign has raised $3.7 million+59 of the units are reserved for fixed-income residents+groundbreaking is set for late August or early September. WIProud
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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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Expressive Dance Workshop
9-11 a.m. — Black River Beach Neighborhood Center — $15 per session — Release stress and move your body in a free-form dance experience for adults.
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La Crosse Steam vs. Minot Honeybees
5:05-6:35 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup as the La Crosse Steam take on the Minot Honeybees.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Rochester Honkers
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling matchup between local baseball rivals in La Crosse.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Duluth Huskies
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket info available — Watch the La Crosse Loggers take on the Duluth Huskies in this thrilling baseball matchup.
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Music Fest with Amadans
3-4 p.m. — Burns Park, La Crosse, WI — Free entry — Enjoy a lively morning of Irish music, dancing, and crafts for all ages.
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La Crosse Loggers vs. Duluth Huskies
6:35-8:05 PM — Copeland Park — Ticketed event — Catch the action as the La Crosse Loggers take on the Duluth Huskies in an exciting summer baseball matchup.
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La Crosse Steam vs. Wausau Ignite Softball Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket purchases support a charitable cause — Enjoy a thrilling softball match while contributing to a great initiative.
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Live Music with Taylor James Donskey & Esther B. Saw
7-10 p.m. — Another Green World — $10 cash, BYOB — Enjoy an evening of music in a cozy plant shop atmosphere.
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Yoga for Dancers
4-5:30 p.m. — I&E Dance Studio — Free entry — Engage in a yoga practice followed by an open dialogue on body image for women.
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