Good Day
La Crosse
Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 136th annual La Crosse Interstate Fair opened yesterday at 4:45 p.m. with Family Fun Day and today offers a pedal tractor pull & Clydesdale wagon rides throughout the weekend while the Fairest of the Fair is set to appear live Friday. News8000
- ➤ The La Crosse Interstate Fair returns to West Salem this week — it celebrates 134 years of tradition while offering livestock shows, carnival rides and live entertainment at the fairgrounds until Sunday. The event provides free admission and a chance for families to enjoy traditional fair food and learn about farm life. News8000
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ La Crosse police arrested 40-year-old Jared Duddles in Pettibone Park after witnesses reported a shirtless man on a bicycle firing a rifle near a parked vehicle—officers later found multiple firearms, ammunition, and marijuana—and he is held on a $10,000 cash bond while facing six charges plus domestic abuse-related threats with a preliminary hearing set for July 25. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 51st Mediterranean festival will return this weekend in La Crosse to offer local residents a taste of Mediterranean heritage — organizers plan family-friendly activities and food celebrations during the event. News8000
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four regional universities earned spots on Money Magazine’s 2025 Best Colleges list, showing strong education in the Upper Midwest. Viterbo University and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received recognition—based on educational quality, cost, and student outcomes—while Winona State University and St. Mary's University of Minnesota also were honored. News8000
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Washington Spivey said he gave himself an ‘A’ for his first 100 days in office—he is working to improve housing and public safety, reduce homelessness by December, and address a recent gunfire incident at Pettibone Park while planning to bring a second airline to the airport. WIZM
- ➤ Mayor Washington-Spivey reflected on his first 100 days during a Wednesday morning press conference and said his office has focused on issues like homelessness, housing developments, stormwater fee changes and attracting a second airline while also working on plans for sites such as the old Kmart and Valley View Mall. He added that police are investigating a shots-fired incident in Pettibone Park Tuesday morning—reports show a suspect with an Oregon ID fired a round—and promised to keep engaging the community to address its concerns. News8000
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ La Crescent in partnership with La Crosse and Explore Minnesota will host the 2025 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships on September 20th. The event will coincide with Apple Fest and is expected to draw top gravel cyclists—boosting local business and tourism. News8000
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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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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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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.
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La Crosse Loggers Showdown Against Waterloo Bucks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball match featuring the hometown Loggers taking on the Bucks.
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La Crosse Steam vs. Wausau Ignite
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets vary — Enjoy a night of thrilling softball while supporting a charitable cause.
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