Good Morning ☀️ —and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that delivers community, curiosity, and something to look forward to.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🎷 La Crosse—there’s a new place to hang out. Sweet Beats is a jazz lounge with chef-crafted desserts, savory boards, cocktails, and, of course, live jazz. Here’s the info »
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📲 Get some support for that new device that you got for Christmas at La Crosse Library’s Tea & Technology event »
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Local artists showcase woodcarving techniques at Houston County expo // News 8 Now »
Live jazz venue combines family friendly options with an upscale dining experience // News 8 Now »
Community gathers for 'Charlie's Kids Fest' and 'Bubba's Youth Day' at UWL // News 8 Now »
Winona kids learn ice fish basics at hands-on event // News 8 Now »
Jake Erickson details La Crosse Boys & Girls Club upcoming Workforce Readiness Center and career academies // WIZM »
Kylie Wiltgen on La Crosse Area YMCAs as third spaces // WIZM »
💖 Kids Eat Free! // Tue, Jan 13 // 4:00PM–9:00PM // Crossroads Bar & Grill // Event Link ➡️
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree at Crossroads Bar & Grill.
🎬 Free Movie: The Sting! + fraud tips // Tue, Jan 13 // 6:30PM // Marcus La Crosse Cinema // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy a free showing of "The Sting!" and learn valuable fraud prevention tips from the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
🍦 Teen Ice Cream Fest // Tue, Jan 13 // 4:30PM // Sparta Free Library // Event Link ➡️
Create and name your own ice cream masterpiece with toppings and add-ins galore! Prizes will be given for best names. All supplies provided and open to grades 6-12.
🎶 Jeff Erickson Trio - GRAND OPENING!!! - La Crosse's premier Jazz Lounge // Wed, Jan 14 // 4:00PM–10:00PM // Sweet Beats Jazz and Dessert Lounge, Cappella Performing Arts Center // Event Link ➡️
Experience the grand opening of La Crosse's premier jazz lounge featuring the Jeff Erickson Trio. Enjoy an evening of live jazz, elevated desserts, curated cocktails, and a relaxed, upscale ambiance.
🎨 Girl Winter Series: Wine & Mug Painting // Wed, Jan 14 // 5:00PM–8:00PM // Mt. La Crosse Ski & Snowboard // Event Link ➡️
Join us for a free wine glass and mug painting event! Specialty wine and charcuterie boards will be available for purchase. Bring your friends for a fun and relaxed night out, kids and adults are welcome.
🏒 Boys Hockey
Jan 10 // La Crescent vs. St. Paul Academy // W 6-4
🏀 Girls Basketball
Jan 8 // Luther vs. Black River Falls // W 76-29
Jan 8 // Central @ Tomah // W 80-40
Jan 8 // Winona vs. Faribault // L 48-63
Jan 9 // Logan vs. Aquinas // L 10-79
Jan 10 // Winona vs. Rochester // L 41-70
Jan 10 // Logan vs. Ellsworth // L 46-58
🏀 Boys Basketball
Jan 9 // Luther @ Viroqua // W 67-43
Jan 9 // Central vs. Tomah // W 67-48
Jan 9 // La Crescent vs. Stewartville // L 56-84
Jan 10 // Logan vs. Ellsworth // L 89-91
Jan 10 // Winona @ Rochester // W 58-53
Jan 10 // Aquinas @ Lourdes // W 71-35
I Am Not Invisible: Women Veterans History Project
Women veterans—your story matters. You’re invited to take part in a powerful photoshoot and oral history interview that helps preserve and honor women’s service across generations. If you’ve served, this is a chance to be seen, heard, and remembered.
📸 Photo sessions available Feb 11 or Feb 12 at Western Technical College
👉 Learn more and sign up to participate
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