Good Morning ☀️ —and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that is straight up rooting for you.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
❤️ You matter. And because you matter—you can make a difference. We’ve got a Do Good, Coulee prompt to help you do just that today.
🍎 There’s a virtual food drive today that could use your help »
📰 We’ll catch you up on all the headlines that you might have missed. But don’t worry—just the good stuff.
🎃 Want to learn about the history of Halloween? Chad Lewis is in town to talk about exactly that »
Well, let’s dive right in. Start your morning right. 👇



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Protect your home, save yourself stress, and support a great local business while you’re at it.
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Today’s prompt:
This week, make a point to support a local effort that keeps our community strong—whether that’s donating to a food pantry, volunteering at a fall event, or simply leaving a kind review for a small business you love. Little acts of local care add up to a stronger Coulee Region.


Visitors in La Crosse enjoy the vibrant colors of fall // WXOW »
La Crosse Farmers Market hosts final outdoor market of the season // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Jaycees launches annual Toys for Tots drive for holiday season // News 8 Now »
Ghoulees in the Coulees event at Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center // News 8 Now »
13th annual UW-La Crosse High School Band Day brings together nearly 600 student musicians // News 8 Now »
Aquinas Interact Club assembles care kits for people in Coulee Region // News 8 Now »
Holmen Area Community Center hosts fourth annual Pumpkin Fest // News 8 Now »
Outdoor enthusiasts get a sneak peek at new trail system at Trail Teaser event // News 8 Now »
Children's Museum of La Crosse Hosts 'Critter Crawl' // News 8 Now »
“Mall-O-Ween” at Valley View Mall // News 8 Now »


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🌕🌾 Spooky Stroll // Tue, Oct 28 // 5:00–7:00 PM // Myrick Park // Event Link ➡️
Take a twilight walk through the marsh trail as stories grow spookier with every stop! 👻 Afterwards, head to The Nature Place for creepy crawly encounters, crafts, and more family fun. Perfect for kids 5+ and anyone who loves a good mix of nature and Halloween chills. 🌙🕸️
🎨🧸 North Side Play Shoppe // Tue, Oct 28 // 10:00–11:30 AM // La Crosse Public Library North // Event Link ➡️
A cozy morning of play, art, and connection for little ones and their grown-ups! 🌈 Enjoy open-ended playtime, storytime, snacks, and fun activities designed for kids ages birth to five. A great way to meet other parents and share in the joy of play. 💛
🐉🎨 Make & Play Mondays: Fandom Club – Creatures and Critters // Mon, Oct 27 // 3:30–4:30 PM // La Crosse Public Library Auditorium // Event Link ➡️
Calling all young fans and creators! ⚡ Dive into your favorite series and bring the creatures and critters of fandoms to life through fun, hands-on activities. Perfect for ages 6–11 — where imagination and adventure collide! ✨
🎃👻 Halloween Costume Parade // Mon, Oct 27 // 5:30–6:30 PM // Pizza Ranch // Event Link ➡️
Show off your spookiest, silliest, or sweetest costume at this family-friendly parade around Pizza Ranch! 🍕 Kids ages 3–10 in costume eat free and can enjoy half-credit games in the FunZone arcade. Expect candy, coupons, and plenty of festive fun along the route! 🍬🧙♀️
📚🎃 The History of Halloween: Folklore and Customs with Chad Lewis // Tue, Oct 28 // 6:30–8:30 PM // La Crescent Community Building // Event Link ➡️
Ever wonder where our spooky traditions come from? 👻 Join author and lecturer Chad Lewis for a fascinating dive into the eerie origins of Halloween—from trick-or-treating and scarecrows to witches, bats, and all that lurks in the dark. A perfect way to celebrate the season of shadows! 🌕🕸️


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Hope your Monday is just peachy, friends. Wave to your neighbor for me.
See you in the morning! ☀️


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