🌱 Caledonia Firefighter's Son + La Crosse Hy-Vee + Hall Upgrade

Good day, Caledonia! As you're preparing for your Thanksgiving festivities later this week, here's a quick look at what's making headlines around town as you get ready to give thanks with family and friends later this week

First, here's what's on tap for your Tuesday weather-wise.

Not quite as cold as it it has been, but turning breezy. High: 42 Low: 35.

Here are the top stories today in Caledonia:

1. How you can help Caledonia firefighter's son who was hurt after SUV plowed through Waukesha parade (Journal Times)
2. The five people killed in Sunday's Christmas parade tragedy in Waukesha have been identified. (Patch)
3. A Milwaukee man with a long history of criminal activity has been charged with five counts of intentional homicide in the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy. (Patch)
4. Steve Cahalan: Demo work begins for Hy-Vee store in La Crosse (La Crosse Tribune)
5. County fairgrounds' Racine Mercantile Hall set to be renovated before next year's fair (Journal Times)

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Today in Caledonia:

Caledonia Patch Notebook

• Racine County Eye: "Gov. Evers: Flags to Half-Staff for the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade Tragedy | Local News I Racine County Eye - Racine, Wisconsin https://bit.ly/32qed3h" (Facebook)
• Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to Blessings Holistic Spa with The River City Medium on your Grand Opening today! What an incredible adventure and calling for you, Tanya and team! Please check out their FB page for updates on hours, location and service..." (Facebook)
• Racine County Eye: "Strategies To Maximize Your ROI When Flipping a House" (Facebook)
• Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce: "New Job Posting from a Chamber Investor" (Facebook)

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About me: I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start. I can be reached at jeff.arnold@patch.com.

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