Happy Thursday Morning, neighbors. ☀️

Thank you so much for starting your day with some Coulee goodness.

Today, we are highlighting a local small business, looking back at a moment in time, and starting to look ahead to what’s happenin’ this weekend.

Come on in—the water’s fine. 👇

🎶 Song of the Day

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💬 Today’s Thought

📰 Quick Hits

• Onalaska/La Crosse comes back to stun the Avs to create three-way tie for first (News 8000)

• The importance of La Crosse PD’s K9 unit (WIProud)

• Donors help make new truck possible for WAFER Food Pantry (News 8000)

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📆 What’s Happenin’

🌳 Early Explorers @ Nature Place La Crosse // 9:30am-10:45am

📍 789 Myrick Park Dr, La Crosse

Early Explorers is a nature-based exploration play group for children ages 2 – 5, plus a caregiver.

Each week includes a seasonal theme for touching, doing, and learning using real nature artifacts, a simple craft, a story, outdoor exploration time, and more.

Group size is limited and registration is required. Register here.

🎤 Double Release Party @ Popcorn Tavern // 10pm

📍 308 4th St S, La Crosse

We are celebrating the release of the new album from GUESS PRE, "CLARITY" and the latest single from BE WARY, "WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS" on Friday January 31 at Popcorn Tavern. Also an electric live performance from area artist GRIMROSE and a few surprises to keep things exciting. Show starts at 10pm. $5 at the door. 21+

 🍺 Alaskan Amber - Snowboard Giveaway Party @ The St. Bernard Room // 6pm-9pm

📍 The St. Bernard Room @ Mt. La Crosse

Join us as we get ready to giveaway this year’s Alaskan Snowboard!

Buy a pint of the Alaskan and receive a QR code for every pint purchased! Upload the QR codes for your chance to win a snowboard!

8:30 pm - GIVEAWAY
*Must be present to win*

🏃☕️ Monthly Cabin Coffee Group Run @ Cabin Coffee // 8am

📍 401 Jay St, La Crosse

Monthly Cabin Coffee Group Run

3 and 5 mile route options, but go shorter or longer if you want and all paces welcome!

Meet back at Cabin Coffee after for a 10% DISCOUNT on beverages. Run, coffee, community, and conversation!

🎭 Comedy at the Legion @ American Legion - Roy L. Vingers Post #52 // 8pm

📍 711 6th St S, La Crosse

If you've got a funny bone, we've got an event for you!

Doors open at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00 PM.

$15 at the door.

🏋️‍♂️ FREE Saturday Workout with Complimentary Childwatch @ Burn Boot Camp - La Crosse // 6:15am

📍 1808 La Crosse St, La Crosse

Looking for a fun and energizing way to kick off the new year? Burn Boot Camp La Crosse is offering FREE Saturday camps all January PLUS a bonus one on Feb 1st!

When: Every Saturday in January + Feb 1st
Time: 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am
Where: Burn Boot Camp La Crosse
Whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned pro, our camps are designed to challenge and inspire people of all levels. Bring a friend or come solo – we've got a supportive community waiting to cheer you on!

What to Expect:

• High-energy workouts led by expert trainers

• Fun, motivating atmosphere

• Burn calories, build strength, and boost confidence

• Need childcare? We’ve got you covered with our Childwatch services!

Spaces fill up fast, so don’t miss out! Reserve your spot now. Let’s make this January the start of your best fitness journey yet!

🌎 POP-UP by GoodGranola @ Larson’s General // 11am

📍 531 Main St, La Crosse

I'm so excited to once again pop-up at Larson's General Store in La Crosse! This store IS THE BEST! You'll find earth conscious cleaning products, beauty and skin care essentials, local artist /maker must-haves, and more. Browse all their great products and then stop and see me! My unique granola blends are available in 2oz, 5oz & 10 oz packages.

GRANOLA BLENDS: Blueberry Walnut Caboodle Cherry Pecan Happy Apple Maple & Spice Peanut butter Chocolate Chai Coffee Chocolate Cashew * Triple Nut

BREAKFAST COOKIES: Midwest Nice Peanutbutter Bluff Hangry Homesteader

DESSERT BLEND GRANOLA: Sweetheart Blend; granola with chocolate cookie bits, pretzel, candy coated sunflower seeds, m&m's & a dark chocolate drizzle

Visit my website to order ahead and pick up at the pop-up! www.good-granola.com

🔧 Fix-a-Flat: February Women’s Clinic @ Smith’s Bike Shop // 9am

📍 125 7th St N, La Crosse

We are offering a 60 minute flat clinic. Expect to leave this class fully proficient in changing a flat tire, with experienced instructors, hands on practice, and tire levers and a tube included. Participants should bring a bike to practice on if they would like. Registration required.

👶 Little Socks - Playdate at Wild Child Indoor Playground

📍 3800 WI-16, La Crosse

Located inside Valley View Mall near the Kids’ Veggie Patch, Wild Child Indoor Playground offers a safe and clean space for children aged 8 and under to play and socialize. It’s a place where kids can interact, explore, and have fun, while caregivers take a moment to relax and recharge. RSVP Here.

💰 Breakfast, Bingo, & Bloodies @ TnT’s Way Out // 9am

📍 N5914 Cty Hwy ZZ, Onalaska

Bring your dobbers for Breakfast Bingo!

Breakfast Buffet - $9.00 (1 trip)
Bloody & Old Fashion Features

♥️♣️ Larry “The Legends” Annual Texas Hold ‘em Tournament @ Features Holmen // 12pm

📍 504 N Holmen Dr, Holmen

Join us for our annual Texas hold’em tournament. $25 per person. Must pay to sign up. Sign up with bartender.

🎣 2025 Genoa NFH Kids Ice Fishing Day Event @ Genoa National Fish Hatchery and Great River Road Interpretive Center // 8:30am-12:00pm

📍 S5631 State Highway 35, Genoa

Join the Genoa National Fish Hatchery staff, the Midwest Fisheries Center, and Friends of the Upper Mississippi for our Kids Ice Fishing Day! This event is for children ages 5-12, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants can try their hand at snowshoeing! Volunteers will be onsite to talk to folks about winter recreational opportunities and will have snowshoes for folks to try out.

This event is weather and ice condition dependent

Event schedule:
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Ice Safety and Ice Fishing Tips
9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Open Fishing for Kids
9:00am to 12:00 p.m. Snowshoes available

Things to Know:

Fishing poles, bait, and tackle will be provided by the Genoa NFH, Midwest Fisheries Center, and Friends of the Upper Mississippi. A warming tent will be onsite, and a light lunch will be provided for participants, courtesy of Friends of the Upper Mississippi.

Due to limited space and biosecurity concerns, no outside ice fishing tents or bait will be permitted.

In order to provide ample time for kids to get equipment and catch their fish, children must be registered no later than 11:00 a.m.

Where to go:

This event will be held at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery, S5631 State Highway 35, Genoa, WI, on the east side of the highway at Pond 11. Traveling 3 miles south of Genoa, WI, drive past the office sign on the right and take a left by the rearing buildings on the east side of Highway 35. Follow the signs and please park in the designated areas.

🚌 Storytime on the Bus! @ La Crosse Public Library // 2pm-3pm

📍 800 Main St, La Crosse

Beep, Beep! All aboard for a special storytime on an MTU bus! Held in partnership with La Crosse Municipal Transit for Transit Equity Week, this event features bus-themed stories, songs, and fun. Come play, sing and learn about how public transit connects our community. Best for ages 0-5.

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🕰 Local History

Ashes of the old West Salem high school in 1917. It was located along Jefferson Street and built in 1875. Kwik Trip now stands on this spot.

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🌟 Small Business Highlight: GlassStoneStudio

Hi! My name is Billie. I'm a self-taught jewelry maker and have been creating jewelry for several years now. I started by making intricate wire-wrapped jewelry and then evolved into metalsmithing.

I offer beginner soldering workshops, no prior experience is necessary. I've also recently opened my in-home studio for you to purchase my latest jewelry collections. By appointment only.

Direct message me through instant messenger: Facebook.com/glassstonestudio, or email me at [email protected]. Sign up for beginner workshops here: glassstonesoldering.square.net

☀️ Introducing….The Positivity Board (or we can rename it, idk, we’ll figure it out as we go)

You folks voted on this as one of the most popular ideas for new segments. This bad boy will run every Monday. Here’s how it works.

• Step 1: You publish your positive thought, thank you, message, or…whatever it is you’re trying to say right here on this easy, simple form.

• Step 2: I gather all of them up and put them in our handy dandy email every Monday morning so you all can get a little extra serotonin to start your week.

Here’s how it will look (unless I decide to change how it looks before Monday):

So that makes sense, right? We’ll give this a shot. Okay, go submit some stuff. Also, and perhaps more importantly, let me know if you have an idea for a cooler name for this thing.

🏀 Local Sports

Tuesday 1/28

Winona Girls Basketball @ Marshall // W 56-29

Winona Boys Basketball vs. Marshall // L 28-67

La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Fillmore // L 42-64

La Crescent Boys Basketball vs. Fillmore // W 69-66

La Crescent Boys Hockey @ Austin // T 3-3

Logan Girls Basketball vs. Tomah // W 42-37

Logan Boys Basketball vs. Tomah // L 56-69

Central Girls Basketball vs. Sparta // W 53-36

Central Boys Basketball vs. Sparta // L 43-52

Onalaska Boys Basketball vs. Medford // W 60-37

Aquinas Girls Basketball vs. Holmen // W 69-58

Aquinas Boys Basketball vs. Holmen // W 54-50

Thursday 1/30

Luther Girls Basketball @ Arcadia // 7:00pm

Logan Boys Basketball vs. Aquinas // 7:15pm

West Salem Girls Basketball @ Black River Falls // 7:00pm

Friday 1/31

Luther Boys Basketball @ GET // 7:00pm

Winona Girls Basketball vs. Albert Lea // 7:30pm

La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Westby // 7:00pm

Logan Boys Basketball vs. La Crescent // 7:15pm

Logan Girls Basketball vs. Aquinas // 7:15pm

Central Girls Basketball vs. Tomah // 7:15pm

Central Boys Basketball vs. Tomah // 7:15pm

Onalaska Girls Basketball vs. Sparta // 5:45pm

Onalaska Boys Basketball @ Sparta // 7:15pm

West Salem Girls Basketball @ Holmen // 7:00pm

West Salem Boys Basketball vs. Holmen // 7:30pm

Saturday 2/1

Onalaska Girls Basketball vs. Wautoma // 7:00pm

🎶 Live Music

Thursday 1/30

5:00pm // Twin Bluffs Bar // Bruce & Virgil (country, outlaw country, rock, pop)

5:00pm // Starlite Lounge // Larry Price

6:30pm // Schmidty’s // Randy Erickson’s Singalong Sideshow

6:30pm // Mary Cody’s Restaurant and Maggie’s Lounge // Andy Hughes (variety)

7:00pm // Bodega Brew Pub // Remix

7:00pm // No Name Bar (Winona) // Mike Munson

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // BLUES NIGHT w/ Dave Orr & Friends

Friday 1/31

5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Brian Beard

6:00pm // The Hatchery Riverside // Winnie and Q

6:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Hayden Potts

6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Bierhaus Boys

7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus (Tomah) // Cousins K&J

7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion 336 // The B-Sides (rock and roll)

7:00pm // Features Fieldhouse // The Dweebs (kids) (tickets $10)

7:30pm // UW-La Crosse Music // Jazz Faculty Recital

8:00pm // MUDDY WATERS BAR // Bruce Greenwood

8:00pm // Smokey’s Bar and Grill // Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music

8:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Bryce Thomaschefsky

8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // THE LAST MINUTE HEROES

9:00pm // Viroqua VFW // Natty Nation’s Bob Marley B-Day Bash (tickets $10)

9:00pm // Bottoms Up // Abbey Lane

10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Grimrose

Saturday 2/1

1:00pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Rich Pinski

5:00pm // Journey Lutheran Church // Dan Sebranek, Mary Cortesi & Hans Mayer in Concert (free will donation)

5:00pm // Drugan’s Castle Mound // Mary Mack

6:00pm // Coulee Recovery Center // Java Jam

7:00m // The St. Bernard Room // Colin Marshall

7:00pm // MUDDY WATERS BAR // Gregg Hall

8:00pm // Smokey’s Bar and Grill // Brianna Rae

8:00pm // Blue Collar Bar and Grill (Sparta) // DJ Dearman

9:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Zeke Fitz

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Minor Theft & On Probation ($5 cover)

Sunday 2/2

2:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Dan & Mary

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