Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, La Crosse.
🏘️ Community
The La Crosse Club donated $2,800 to Dignity Homes to support local housing programs and help people facing instability — the unexpected gift reflects strong community backing.
Staff in Chippewa Falls are finishing setup for the Northern Wisconsin State Fair as vendors prepare booths and rides—judged events like junior swine and sheep shows have already taken place and the fair will run until July 13th.
The Coulee Coalition is recruiting volunteers for the 2025 Point in Time homeless count on July 23-24, which will survey unsheltered people to guide funding and services.
Community members can call Monica Horner at 608 784 4357 — training will be provided to work safely.
💼 Business
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers will open its doors on August 19 near Valley View Mall — Hy-Vee.
The restaurant will host a grand opening promotion that offers free meals for 20 customers and will hire 100 crew members, with in-person applications accepted from July 21 to August 3.
🎭 Culture
The Heritage Center opened an exhibit of 27 original paintings by Marion Cape Biehn that capture La Crosse’s historic homes and shops, and the display began Wednesday evening.
The exhibit runs until October 5 — adults pay $5, students pay $4, and Historical Society members enter free with State Bank Financial sponsoring the project.
🎓 Education
UW-La Crosse received state funding for the Prairie Springs Science Center project that will tear down Cowley Hall and add 30 STEM classrooms, labs and collaborative spaces—work will start in spring and finish by fall.
The project is fully funded by the state budget and is set to expand learning opportunities for students.
🎉 La Crosse Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Crosse Steam vs. Wausau Ignite
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets vary — Watch an exciting softball game while supporting a great cause.
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