Good morning, La Crosse.

Habitat for Humanity finished renovating a house on Avon Street for a north La Crosse family on Thursday when director Kahya Fox handed keys to Lee Vang’s family — local volunteers worked many hours on the project — as the homeowners met the need to help build and qualify to pay the mortgage.

Food Drive Fridays resume this month to support 128 pantries as volunteers collect nonperishable food donations on July 11, 18 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.—donations include items such as peanut butter, canned meat, breakfast items, rice, beans, soup and kid friendly foods at two local parking lots.

Foodie Friday looked at LAX Grille – a local restaurant by a Hmong owner – that prepares Asian fusion dishes with local ingredients, including Pad Thai, eggrolls and miso ramen.

The restaurant serves customers Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and it is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The La Crosse Area Heritage Center opened a new art exhibit on July 9 that shows 27 original paintings by local artist Marion Cape Biehn, capturing old La Crosse homes, stores, and landmarks—her work gives a clear look at the city’s past.

The exhibit runs until October 5 and is open Thursday to Sunday from 12:00 to 4:30 with $5 for adults, $4 for students and free for Historical Society members.

The common council approved security teams to patrol parks and a downtown residential building on July 11; the decision aims to enhance safety for local residents.

The La Crosse Fire Department said it responded to 13 water incidents since June—nearly half occurred on July 3rd and 4th with four rescues from the water.

Fire officials shared a video Friday that explained steps to stay safe and did not point to one cause behind the rise in calls.

The FCC is asking the public for details about the May 2025 Cellcom outage, which was caused by a cyber incident and left services only partially restored for almost two weeks in parts of Wisconsin and Michigan—officials want to know if calls, texts, and 911 services worked during the outage.

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.

Let Freedom Ring Concert Series

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Riverside Park — Free event — Celebrate the 95th season of the La Crosse Concert Band with heartfelt performances along the Mississippi River.