☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that holds the door for way too long.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
💪 Ready to start off 2026 right? The Works in Lansing is hosting two workshops this weekend to help you organize, visualize, and achieve your goals this year. Plus, there will be mimosas »
📸 Caught a cool sunset? Great view from your back porch? Captured the essence of the Coulee Region? I’m looking for some photos to feature in our newsletter and social media. Please, feel free to submit yours here! »
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🎨 January getting to you? I feel ya, my friend. Grab a friend, head on down to All Glazed Up (locally owned by lovely people), and do a Sip & Paint Class. A little laughter, good company, and you get to take home your very own art when you’re done. Sign up here—there’s a couple spots left »
🕰 Our weekly Moment in Time takes us back to the 50s—and to the beach!
Anyone else just flat out pumped to be here? Me too. Let’s go. 👇
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Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email. 👇
(We’re) Alive - Argonaut & Wasp
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Taking the punches: Amanda Worman Holmgaard on how La Crosse’s The Good Fight is more than boxing // WIZM »
Jennifer Hyer on La Crosse’s Root Down Yoga as a third space // WIZM »
Town of Campbell receives nearly $40 million in federal funding for new water system // WXOW »
Onalaska Freemasonry Lodge 214 gives donation to the Salvation Army // WXOW »
🎨 Create Your Mix in 2026 - Vision Board Workshop // Sat, Jan 10 // 10:00AM // The Works // Event Link ➡️
The Works annual Vision Board Workshop is back to help you envision 2026, set meaningful intentions, and create a visual roadmap for the year ahead.
🎵 Knee High July, Simon Cropp & Wyatt B. Thompson // Fri, Jan 9 // 9:00PM // Popcorn Tavern // Event Link ➡️
Join Knee High July, Simon Cropp & Wyatt B. Thompson for a musical event at Popcorn Tavern.
😂 Comedy Night at the Winona Athletic Club // Fri, Jan 9 // 7:30PM–9:00PM // Winona Athletic Club // Event Link ➡️
Come enjoy a night of stand-up comedy with headliner Mike Marvell at the Winona Athletic Club. Mike Marvell shares stories from his life growing up in Wisconsin, covering football, hunting, fishing, and family.
💖 Bilingual Story Time (Spanish/English) // Sat, Jan 10 // 11:00AM–11:30AM // Onalaska Public Library // Event Link ➡️
Join us for Bilingual Story Time (Spanish/English) at Onalaska Public Library! Learn phrases, sing songs, and dance with love while exploring Latin American culture.
🎨 Winter Day Retreat // Sat, Jan 10 // 8:00AM–4:30PM // Living Simply Well // Event Link ➡️
A day of nourishment, reflection, and renewal, focusing on movement, self-care, learning, and rest, guided by compassionate teachers. Breakfast and lunch are included.
🛍️ Velvet Couch Candle Co. || New Year - Haus of Wax // Sat, Jan 10 // 10:00AM–1:00PM // Velvet Couch Candle Co. // Event Link ➡️
YAS! New year, fresh scents to bring to your home. I adore a good reset after the holidays and this is the perfect chance to grab some new scents to freshen up and reset your home. Come see me! Look for the orange velvet chair outside and do some shopping inside.
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Friday, January 9
6:00 PM // Freight House Restaurant // Mudkat // FREE
6:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Andy Hughes // FREE
6:30 PM // Lacrosse Moose lodge // Karaoke // FREE
7:00 PM // Winona Arts Center // Scottie Miller & Cierra Alise Hill // $23.18
7:00 PM // Leo & Leona's // The Pinch Hitters // FREE
7:00 PM // Concordia Ballroom // LIVE MUSIC: Daddy's Girls – Middle School Dance Night (For Adults) // $15
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // The Pinski Brothers at Onalaska American Legion // FREE
7:30 PM // Pump House Regional Arts Center // Johnsmith // $30
8:00 PM // Muddy Waters Bar // Luke Hendrickson // FREE
8:00 PM // Robins Nest // Bear Creek Band w/Amy DuPont at Robin's Nest // FREE
8:00 PM // Our Corner Bar La Crosse // The one man solo Band LIVE @ Our CORNER BAR! // FREE
9:00 PM // HD Tavern // Patrick Steele // FREE
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Knee High July, Simon Cropp & Wyatt B. Thompson // $10
Saturday, January 10
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Allison Sky // FREE
6:00 PM // Angry's Way Out // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:00 PM // The Freight House Restaurant // Mudkat // FREE
7:00 PM // Genzie's Gameday Pub // Spunky Bumpkins // FREE
9:00 PM // Timmer's 10 Mile Pub // Andy Hughes at Timmer's 10 Mile Pub // FREE
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar & Grill // Carbon Red // FREE
9:00 PM // Rumors Bar and Grill // Brianna Rae Band at Rumors // FREE
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