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🌱 How Crossing Rivers’ rehab expansion could change care in Prairie du Chien
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Prairie du Chien! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Crossing Rivers’ rehab expansion could change care in Prairie du Chien
- Prairie du Chien’s congressman backs Trump’s new Secure America Act
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Sunshine; warmer, less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
- Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Crossing Rivers Health Announces Rehabilitation Services Expansion (kctn.com) — Prairie du Chien residents will soon see a major expansion of Crossing Rivers Health’s Rehabilitation Services, increasing space by 45% and improving access through a redesigned North Entrance. The project will enhance physical, pediatric, and sports therapy, expand the Healthy Hearts program, and support more staff, aiming to keep advanced rehab care close to home for rural patients. 
• Van Orden joins Trump for Secure America Act signing in Washington, D.C. (thesconi.com) — Prairie du Chien resident and Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., for the signing of the Secure America Act, which funds ICE and Border Protection for the rest of Trump’s term. Van Orden emphasized supporting law enforcement and national security, while the article also notes his electoral history and that he now lives in Prairie du Chien.
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Tea with Madame Dousman →
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Summer Swimming: Session 1 / Steuben Pickup @ 10:30am
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Board Meeting
Wauzeka-Steuben SD Wauzeka, WI 53826
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A&W Car Cruise – Lancaster →
A&W Restaurant, 1307 S Madison St, Lancaster
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Prairie Dog Blues Festival Praire Du Chien 2026 →
St. Feriole Island Park, 101 N 4th St, Prairie du Chien
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4th Annual Paraprofessional Summit →
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore
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Grant County Fair Parking
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Securitas Security Services USA posted a job opening for Reserve Security Officer in Prairie Du Chien. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Prairie Du Chien. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prairie du Chien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Viroqua
- Viroqua City Council reviews proposed short-term rental ordinance aimed at protecting local housing inventory (vernonreporter.com)
- Viroqua preschool plans shift to cooperative model to preserve local childcare (vernonreporter.com)
- Viroqua area celebrates 10th Annual Winding Roads Art Tour this weekend (wxow.com)
Platteville
- Southern Wisconsin can expect powerful storms and possible tornadoes June 11 (jsonline.com)
Ok Prairie du Chien! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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