Good morning, Racine.

Students and Mayor Mason planted flowers on Thursday at Red Apple school (just south of downtown) as part of the Clean Sweep event.

Racine Unified and other district leaders are urging lawmakers to meet again to fix special education funding that risks vital programs & staff retention for the next school year.

The proposed plan would reimburse part of the costs, though many districts still face serious budget gaps.

Summer Bash First Friday

4-9 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of live music, food trucks, and art at the Summer Bash.

RKC Third Coast FC vs St. Croix Legends SC

6-10 p.m. — Pritchard Park Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Catch an exciting USL2 match with local rivals at Pritchard Park.

Mini Golf Crawl: Putt Around Downtown

1-6 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — $20 per pair or $35 per foursome — Swing into fun with unique mini-golf locations and a chance to win prizes!