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🌱 No injuries after fire at Viroqua Heritage Inn, officials say
Viroqua, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Viroqua! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- No injuries after fire at Viroqua Heritage Inn, officials say
- How Viroqua-born Butch Vig helped shape the sound of the ’90s
Also on today's calendar: Charcoal Event "Adorned Barn" in Viroqua and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• No injuries reported after fire at Viroqua Heritage Inn (lacrossetribune.com) — A recent fire at the Viroqua Heritage Inn resulted in no reported injuries, thanks in part to quick action with portable fire extinguishers and emergency response. The article uses the incident to remind residents how fast fires spread and why knowing when to evacuate is critical for safety. 
• Wisconsin Originals: Viroqua's Butch Vig breaks through in ‘90s music scene (madison.com) — Viroqua gets a shoutout as the birthplace of famed producer and Garbage drummer Butch Vig, whose work on Nirvana’s “Nevermind” helped define the 1990s rock sound. The piece highlights his rise in the music industry, underscoring how his roots trace back to this small Wisconsin community.
📸 Around Viroqua
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Upcoming Events in
Viroqua
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★ Featured events ★
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Grilling – Viroqua VFW Auxilliary →
Nelson Agri-Center Ace Hardware, 217 N Center Ave, Viroqua
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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VAMS Outdoor Learning Build Day
Viroqua Area SD Viroqua, WI 54665
8:00 am -
VAMS Governance Council Mtg
Viroqua Area SD ES Room 115
4:00 pm -
Baseball: Varsity State vs TBD vs. TBA (Away)
Viroqua Area SD Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium
5:30 pm -
School Board Meeting
Viroqua Area SD HS/MS Conf Room 229
7:00 pm -
Charcoal Event "Adorned Barn" in Viroqua →
Gasser’s Bar & Grill, 920 N Main St, Viroqua
6:00 pm -
Grilling – Living Faith Food Pantry →
Nelson Agri-Center Ace Hardware, 217 N Center Ave, Viroqua
10:00 am -
Grilling – Westby High School Cross Country →
Nelson Agri-Center Ace Hardware, 217 N Center Ave, Viroqua
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Thursday June 18
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
📣 Viroqua Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Friday Night Farm & Flea Market →
The Big Old Red Shed, 113 E State St, Westby
5:00 pm -
Live at Old Town Inn - Don solo →
Old Towne Inn Supper Club, 100 E Old Town Rd #8201, Westby
5:30 pm -
Gays Mills Farmers Market →
Lion's Club Park and Shelter, 401 Main St, Gays Mills
1:00 pm -
RUDY’S POUR CHOICES COON VALLEY →
Rudy's Pour Choices, 110 Central Ave, Coon Valley
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Wednesday June 17
Friday June 19
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
La Crosse
- Bike ride with the mayor takes place Friday, June 12 (wxow.com)
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- Moon Tunes cancelled for second week in a row due to weather (news8000.com)
West Salem
- Steam Lose Home Opener (northwoodsleague.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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