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Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Racine. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Members of Racine Prince Hall Mason Southgate Lodge No. 6 and Eastern Stars fed over 2,000 people across Wisconsin during the Thanksgiving Feast Giveaway, with the Racine event held at 3115 15th Street. Organizers say the effort helped families facing hardship amid benefit cuts + they plan a Christmas Basket Program to continue the support. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Jamie Freeland became a Meals on Wheels volunteer to honor her grandmother (who loved her meal deliveries) and to share kindness with those who may feel alone. She completed a simple application process (including a ride-along with the Racine County Aging and Disability Resource Center) and hopes to inspire others. Racine County Eye
- ➤ Dan Johnson and Ray Stiebeck are handing over the Thanksgiving meal event at Festival Hall—renamed Thanksgiving Racine—which will run on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, now led by Krystalpuff Charities, has pledged over $20,000 from 15 years of surplus to the Racine County Food Bank. Racine County Eye
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Racine small businesses are shifting to digital payment methods such as mobile wallets, contactless cards and crypto to meet customer needs and boost cash flow. Owners say this change will speed up transactions and help them track sales better — keeping their service fast and friendly. Racine County Eye
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers proposed six bills to help school districts merge as falling enrollment and rising costs push districts to consider consolidation. The measures offer more state aid and grants for studies and upgrades—tools that districts will decide on over the next year. Racine County Eye
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Racine County boys soccer teams reached regional finals and two played in sectional finals this postseason. Union Grove fought hard in extra time against Whitefish Bay while Prairie lost to Oostburg—no local team advanced to state for a second year. Racine County Eye
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Ladies Day Out in Downtown Racine
12-6 p.m. — Downtown Racine Corporation — Free to attend, purchases required for card draws — Shop, dine, and enjoy special offers while winning prizes and swag bags.
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Holiday Pops Concert
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Racine Memorial Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the wonder of the season with festive music and a community singalong at the Racine Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert.
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