Good Day
La Crosse
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, La Crosse. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Coulee Region Humane Society is hosting its 21st annual Adoptathon—featuring a 1990s NirPawNa theme that invites community members to adopt pets and support local animal welfare efforts. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ The La Crosse Public Library renovation project will begin Monday with a $3 million grant that will improve technology access and add new facilities — the project is set to modernize the library. La Crosse Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man faces felony DUI charges after his vehicle got stuck in the sand at Pettibone Park beach—he allegedly possessed a concealed weapon. La Crosse Tribune
- ➤ William Brink, a 56-year-old man from Melrose, is facing charges for robbery with use of force, battery, and second degree recklessly endangering safety after he robbed a BP gas station in Holmen on August 7 — he fled, was later found on State Road 35 on August 9, and is now held in La Crosse County Jail with a court appearance set for today. WIProud
- ➤ La Crosse Police are asking the public to help locate Ronald McLain Jr., a 26-year-old missing since Sunday near the 1500 block of West Avenue South — he was last seen at noon wearing a green sweatshirt, gray pants, and a black stocking hat. News8000
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oktoberfest USA announced Monday that general admission tickets are available for the 64th annual Oktoberfest celebration, which will run from September 25 to 28. Online tickets cost $29.99 if bought by September 11 + in-person tickets are $25, with military sales at the box office and free entry offered on September 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. WIZM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of La Crosse will shut off water for four hours today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on far southside homes near the corner of Mormon Coulee Road and Calvert Road to replace a fire hydrant—residents should run the water until it runs clear if it becomes discolored. WIZM
- ➤ City officials reviewed a project design plan for Highway 35 from South Avenue to the interstate that proposes replacing on-street parking—removing at least 20 spaces—with bike lanes, and Wis-DOT planners said detailed designs will be completed in the next few years with construction set to begin no earlier than 2029. WIZM
- ➤ Nearly one year after the city banned overnight camping on city-owned property, hundreds of residents still lack a safe place to sleep as the Pathways Home program grew placements from 10 to 178. Service providers say the ban removed a centralized location at Houska Park—making it harder to reach those in need. News8000
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Meet the Magic 3
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — The Court Above Main — Free entry — Dive into a day of magic with character meet-and-greets, activities, and more fun for all ages.
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Great River Folk Festival 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Riverside Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate folk music with a vibrant community atmosphere and performances.
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The Avett Brothers Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — La Crosse Center — Ticket prices vary from $69 — Enjoy a night of folk rock from the renowned Avett Brothers.
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SLiD EP Release Party
9-11:30 p.m. — Popcorn Tavern — $5 admission — Celebrate the debut EP release of SLiD with special performances by The Reach Outs and Fernando Mendoza.
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Touch a Truck
10 a.m. - noon — Viking Elementary School, 500 E Wall St, Holmen, WI — Free entry — Experience the thrill of climbing and exploring trucks and large vehicles, including a helicopter landing!
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Elvis Explosion Gospel Show
10:00-11:30 a.m. — La Crosse Center — Ticket sales available — Experience an uplifting Elvis-themed gospel performance.
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Social Security and Retirement Planning
7:00 p.m. — Lunda Center - Western Technical College — Free entry — Discover strategies for maximizing your Social Security benefits and retirement income.
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Raise Your Glass 2025
6-9 p.m. — La Crosse Distilling Co. — Fundraiser — Taste a variety of beverages while supporting the Great Rivers United Way.
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Whose Live Anyway?
7:30-9 p.m. — Viterbo University Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs with world-renowned improv artists performing comedic acrobatics.
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