☀️ Good Morning—and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that brings the Coulee Region to life—before your second sip of coffee.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
❤️ World feeling heavy lately? Franciscan Spirituality Center is hosting a free event centered around having the conversations that hold the world together. Here are the details »
🤝 I heard your feedback. The events calendar now has more categories to filter with. Go on, give it a try. »
💼 We’ve got a curated jobs board—just in case you’re looking to switch things up.
🎶 Mason Dixon Line is playing at the Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts this weekend. They are the Midwest’s premier Country-Rock outfit. Here’s everything else you want to know »
⭐️ One of your pets is going to be the star of the show today. I can’t wait to find out who it is.
🍻 Looking for last minute plans? Fork & Fable has Cubano Night tonight and is collaborating with Central Waters for brews. This is the place to be »
🧠 Got a kid that is always asking “how”, “why”, or “what”? They might enjoy an explanation of How a Book is Made at Onalaska Public Library this weekend »
That’s….ummm….a lot of things to cover. We’d better get started, my friend. 👇
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Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email.👇
Headhunters - Krooked Kings
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
Onalaska McDonald’s to Host McSchool Night Fundraiser for Eagle Bluff Elementary // Good Morning, Coulee »
Family Promise of the Great Rivers receives $30,000 grant from Love Always // WXOW »
La Crosse County rolls out interactive map to connect residents with food resources // WXOW »
Emplify Health reaches $5.2 million fundraising goal for 'emPATH' Unit // WXOW »
Stronger Together: Onalaska rallies around coach Tom Cowley and raises $5,000 in their effort // WXOW »
Amanda Worman Holmgaard explains how boxing serves as a vessel for life skills at La Crosse’s The Good Fight // WIZM »
🐾 Pet of the Week: Meet Benjie!
Want your pet to be a star? Submit them here »
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🗂 Title: Account Manager
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Vendi Advertising)
💰 Pay: $50,000–$80,000 a year
⏰ Type: Full-time • Hybrid
📄 Summary:
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💖 Compassionate Conversations: Holding Our World Together // Wed, Jan 14 // 12:00PM–1:00PM // Franciscan Spirituality Center // Event Link ➡️
Join for a facilitated gathering to reflect on current events and practice compassion and mutual respect.
🎵 Ray Kradle, Jim Shaffer & Dylan Harris // Fri, Jan 16 // 5:00PM–8:00PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Event Link ➡️
Ray Kradle, Jim Shaffer & Dylan Harris perform funky, original, classic, and obscure music at Footjoy Farm and Brewing.
🧶 Knitted Wire Art Workshop @ Another Green World // Fri, Jan 16 // 2:00PM–3:00PM // Another Green World // Event Link ➡️
Attention! Early release day option for you and your kiddos! All ages welcome to learn & create your own unique piece.
🤩 The Wired Rooster Trivia Night // Fri, Jan 16 // 6:00PM // The Wired Rooster // Event Link ➡️
Join The Wired Rooster for a trivia night! Form a team of up to 4 people and rule the roost. Free admission.
💍 2026 La Crosse Wedding Expo // Sun, Jan 18 // 10:00AM–2:00PM // La Crosse Center // Event Link ➡️
Join us for the 2026 La Crosse Wedding EXPO to connect with wedding vendors and plan your big day. Get inspired, meet professionals, and find everything you need for your wedding.
Friday, January 16
5:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Ray Kradle, Jim Shaffer & Dylan Harris // FREE
6:00 PM // Freddie's Bar and Grill // Corey Wise // FREE
6:30 PM // LaCrosse Moose Lodge // PJ and the Flamingos // FREE
7:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Gregg Hall at Whiskey River Saloon! // FREE
7:00 PM // Boot Hill Pub & Event Center // Quenten Brown LIVE at Boot Hill Pub! // FREE
7:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Under Paris Skies @ The Alpine Inn! // FREE
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar and Grill // Acoustic Rock at Smokey's Bar & Grill in Holmen // FREE
9:00 PM // No Name Bar // Fish on Hooks + Driftless Jam Collective // $5
9:00 PM // HD Tavern // Jackson Taylor Live @ HD Tavern // FREE
Saturday, January 17
3:30 PM // Viterbo University Fine Arts Center // Richard Record Rising Stars Concerto Competition Open Finals // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Alethia Kenworthy Piano Performance // FREE
7:00 PM // Mt. La Crosse Ski & Snowboard // Fayme & Tripp - LIVE at the St. Bernard Room - Mt. La Crosse // FREE
7:30 PM // Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts // Mason Dixon Line // $28
8:00 PM // Nordic Lanes // David Graham and the Eskimo Brothers // FREE
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