☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that is here to remind you that you have free will.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🚂 Our Moment in Time this week takes us back to 1949—courtesy of our friends at the Murphy Digital Collection. 🤝
❤️ Let’s face it, my friend. You’re probably not going to get that sweet Valentine’s Day reservation at this point. Those get pretty quick. Instead, head down to Pearl St. and see the fine folks at All Glazed Up for a Valentine’s Day Sip & Paint: Paint Your Partner! Bring your sweetie »
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🛷 Don’t Forget: Forest Hills Golf Course is hosting sledders tonight from 4pm-6pm. Free hot chocolate and s’mores. Yeah, that’s the good stuff »
🐶 As you know, we do Pet of the Week here at Good Morning, Coulee. But you fine folks have submitted well over 200 pets! So I’ve got the next 4 years of weekly pets covered. So, if you’ve been waiting patiently for your pet to be featured and want to speed things up, submit them for Coulee Region Pet of the Day. Here’s the form »
All that, and more this morning. Let’s get goin’. 👇
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Hmong's Golden Eggrolls relocating from La Crosse to Onalaska // News 8 Now »
Circle K opens new location in Sparta, donates to local charity // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Regional Airport's new flight additions to Chicago could bring big changes in the future // WXOW »
🎵 Dave Orr's Blues Night ft. Howard "Guitar" Luedtke & Larry Nelson // Thu, Jan 29 // 8:00PM // Popcorn Tavern // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy a night of gritty, soulful blues with Dave Orr, Howard "Guitar" Luedtke, and Larry Nelson.
☕ Hygge: After Hours at the Library // Thu, Jan 29 // 6:00PM–8:00PM // La Crescent Public Library // Event Link ➡️
Wear comfy clothes & bring a warm blanket to stay cozy at the library after hours. Enjoy hot beverages, quiet reading, crafting, and music from DJ Jess.
✨ 2026 Luminary Hike // Thu, Jan 29 // 5:00PM–7:30PM // Unity Park at East Lake Winona // Event Link ➡️
Join us for a captivating winter evening at the 2026 Luminary Hike, a three-quarter-mile loop within Unity Park at East Lake Winona. Guests can enjoy a majestic wall of ice at the Winona Ice Park and complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, with food available from Chef's Table and Lino's Taqueria Food Truck. This is a free event suitable for all ages.
🎩 The Impossible Show by The Magic of Isaiah // Fri, Jan 30 // 7:00PM–8:30PM // Le Chateau // Event Link ➡️
Experience an unforgettable evening of magic and mindreading with Isaiah, who will predict the future and delve into the human mind. The event includes hors d'oeuvres and live music by saxophonist Daniel Foster.
🎵 Pearl Street Jams // Fri, Jan 30 // 7:00PM // Pearl Street Gallery // Event Link ➡️
Join Mason Neprud Band and Self-Titled for Pearl Street Jams, featuring live music starting at 8 PM. Doors open at 7 PM.
💖 Toy Tea Party // Sat, Jan 31 // 10:00AM–11:00AM // Main Library, Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) // Event Link ➡️
Bring your favorite stuffed animal, doll, action figure, or any toy to our tea party! We will have tasty snacks, fun crafts, and lots of imaginative play. Best for ages 0-5.
❤️ Frog & Toad Stories // Sat, Jan 31 // 10:00AM–10:45AM // Onalaska Public Library // Event Link ➡️
Join Wisconsin Family Theater at the Onalaska Library for a production based on the classic children's books by Arnold Lobel. No registration is required for this event, which is best for ages 3-8.
🎶 Pete the Cat: the Musical // Sat, Jan 31 // 11:00AM // La Crescent High School Fine Arts Center // Event Link ➡️
Join Pete the Cat on a rockin' musical adventure that's perfect for all ages, featuring a globe-trotting journey and a celebration of friendship and creativity.
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ℹ️ Black and white photograph featuring a view of the Chicago & Northwest Engine 'Pioneer' in La Crosse, WI, circa 1948.
Friday, January 30
6:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Special Musical Pop Up W/ Grewe-Ware-Truskowski // FREE
6:30 PM // LaCrosse Moose Lodge // Time Travelers // FREE
7:00 PM // Alpine Inn // THE MATT MAHLUM BAND // FREE
7:00 PM // Pearl Street Gallery // Pearl Street Jams // $5
7:00 PM // Brick Sip Haus // Noah James Hittner // FREE
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // The B-SideS LIVE at The Onalaska Legion // FREE
7:00 PM // The St. Bernard Room // Colin Marshall // FREE
8:00 PM // Robins Nest // Carbon Red // FREE
8:00 PM // No Name Bar // Them Coulee Boys with Handsome Johnny // $20
8:00 PM // Historic Temple Theatre // LIVE MUSIC - Gadan // $30
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // LIVE MUSIC – Cassie Brady Trio & Collab w/ Errc Grrk // $5
Saturday, January 31
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by Jeani & The Dreamers // FREE
4:30 PM // La Crosse Club // LIVE MUSIC - Open 4:30-9pm // FREE
5:00 PM // The Handlebar // Blondie Blue - Live Music // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Mike James & Zach Mayer // FREE
6:30 PM // the Root Note // Dance Party with DJ Pocha and MURDER KWEEN // $10
7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // MIKE GATES! // FREE
7:00 PM // Brice Prairie // Don Harvey Solo // FREE
8:00 PM // The Jailhouse Saloon // Banter @ Jailhouse Saloon // FREE
8:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Mr. Blink and the Killa What Horns at the Mighty Popcorn Tavern // $10
8:00 PM // Blue Collar Bar and Grill // Brain Eaters LIVE at BCBG! // FREE
8:30 PM // The Vault Rockland // Spare Parts Project @ The Vault // FREE
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