Good Morning ☀️ —and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that’s here to say: this is your day—let’s make it a good one.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
❤️ We have a Do Good, Coulee prompt for you you keep in mind as you go about your Monday
🏃♂️ Get your ugly sweaters ready, people. Registration is open for the Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk. Register now »
📚 Early week fun with 608 Brewing as they host BookTok Bingo in partnership with the library this Tuesday »
🎟 We have new coupons to help you shop local and have fun doing it. See what’s new »
🎄 Looking for the perfect gift? The Holiday Fair happening this weekend might be a good spot to search. Get in the holiday spirit »
Well, that’s about enough to handle for a Monday, yeah? Let’s start, my friends. 👇
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email.👇
A Kiss - THE DRIVER ERA
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
Historic Corner Store reopens in Fountain City after years of sitting empty // News 8 Now »
Elmaro Vineyard celebrates 14th anniversary of winery // News 8 Now »
Winona brewery hosts garage sale to benefit local food pantry // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Symphony Orchestra honors local veterans with annual salute to service concert // News 8 Now »
CASA for Kids holds inaugural fundraiser social // News 8 Now »
Community volunteers distribute free food and winter hats outside Burns Park // News 8 Now »
La Crosse kicks off holiday season with downtown 'Holiday Open House' // News 8 Now »
Monkey Business Food Truck hosts free community gratitude event at La Crosse YMCA // News 8 Now »
Theme submissions now accepted for 2026 Oktoberfest // News 8 Now »
No. 13 UW-La Crosse gets at-large bid to playoffs — its 5th straight trip // Wisco Sports Zone »
Viroqua Public Market awarded Legacy Small Business Award // WXOW »
Which new food truck concept would you most want to see around the Coulee Region?
- 🌭 Vintage Hot Dog Cart: A simple, old-school cart with family-friendly hot dogs, Chicago dogs, low pricing, and fresh cannolis for dessert. Fast, nostalgic, affordable, and fun.
- 🥪 Grilled Cheese + Soup Co.: A cozy comfort-food truck serving melty grilled cheeses, tomato basil soup, rotating sandwiches, and kid-friendly classics. Perfect for fall festivals and winter markets.
- 🍟 The Coulee Snack Shack: Quick, crowd-pleasing favorites: fresh-cut fries, cheese curds, mini corn dogs, walking tacos, and seasonal specialties. Great for events without long waits.
- 🍳 Morning Bite Truck: Grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches, hashbrown patties, mini pancakes, cold brew, and fresh fruit cups. Ideal for downtown mornings and weekend sports events.
🧵 Quilt Shop Liquidation Sale // Mon, Nov 17 // 12:00–1:00 PM // High Roller Skating Center // Free // Event Link ➡️
One last chance to shop fabrics, patterns, and notions at cost or near-cost as Collecting Threads closes its doors. Everything must go — a great opportunity for quilters and crafters.
📚 November Book Club: The Rose Code // Mon, Nov 17 // 10:00–12:00 PM // La Crescent Public Library // Free // Event Link ➡️
Join fellow readers for a lively discussion of The Rose Code by Kate Quinn — a gripping WWII-era story of friendship, secrets, and codebreakers at Bletchley Park.
🍺 UFAH Pints for a Purpose // Tue, Nov 18 // 4:00–8:00 PM // Turtle Stack Brewery // Free // Event Link ➡️
Raise a glass for a great cause! Enjoy a pint while supporting local arts & humanities nonprofits — Turtle Stack is donating a portion of proceeds to UFAH all evening.
🎮 Video Game Pop-Up // Tue, Nov 18 // 3:30–4:30 PM // North Community Library // Free // Event Link ➡️
Bring your best moves and challenge a librarian to a video game showdown—fun, laughs, and bragging rights for grades 6–12!
🦕 Dinovember: Storytime & Craft // Tue, Nov 18 // 10:30–11:30 AM // La Crescent Public Library // Free // Event Link ➡️
A fun dinosaur-themed storytime with songs and a simple craft—perfect for little dino fans!
Today’s prompt:
Before you leave a café, grocery line, or waiting room today, wipe down the table or straighten the chairs so the next person walks into a tidier space.
Looking for an easy win with the kids this week? Playgrounds of La Crosse, Wisconsin’s largest indoor playground and café, is giving Good Morning, Coulee readers an exclusive 25% OFF day passes this Tuesday.
With 17,000+ square feet of slides, climbing structures, toddler zones, and a full café for parents, it’s the perfect way to burn energy, stay warm, and have some fun—no matter the weather.
👉 Grab your 25% off pass on Coulee Coupons » https://couleecoupons.com/
Go play, Coulee. You all deserve it.
🎨 Local Artist Spotlight: Leanne Poellinger
This week’s featured artist is Leanne Poellinger, a local collage and mixed-media creator whose work brings beloved pets, homes, and special memories to life in the most heartfelt way. Her pieces layer color, texture, and movement to create portraits that feel warm, personal, and full of story — the kind of artwork that instantly becomes a family treasure.
Leanne welcomes custom commissions, whether you’re looking to honor a pet, celebrate a milestone, or gift something truly one-of-a-kind.
👉 See more of her work or get in touch for a commission:
https://linktr.ee/artbyleannep
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