☀️ Good Morning—and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that starts strong so you can, too.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
😂 Have you ever been to a show at the Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts? Here’s your chance—Assisted Living: The Musical is on the main stage later this month. Here are the details »
💼 Job hunting can be dull. But we’ve made it fun, by scouring the boards for the best opportunities in the Coulee Region for you. Check them out in our Jobs section!
🧵 If it makes you feel better to fix something instead of buying something new—you might want to check out the repair cafe happening at the library this weekend »
🐶 We’ll feature a rather dapper pet of the week that was submitted by one of our readers.
Alright, that’s quite a to-do list for this morning. Let’s get to it. 👇
I want to introduce you to Derek and Levi, the co-owners of Coulee Concrete Repair. These two run their business the way things used to be done—built on family values, an old-fashioned work ethic, and treating every customer like a neighbor.
What I love most is how straightforward they are. No gimmicks, no hidden costs—just honest quoting and work that speaks for itself. And it’s not just me saying that… their reviews are filled with people praising their professionalism, reliability, and the kind of craftsmanship you can trust.
If you’ve got uneven sidewalks, cracked driveways, or sinking slabs, Derek and Levi are the guys to call. They’ll get it done right—the first time.
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email.👇
Pacific Coast Highway - The Hip Abduction
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
Children's Miracle Network Radiothon breaks fundraising record // News 8 Now »
UWL's "Tick, Tick... Boom!" explores the pursuit of passion vs. stable success // WXOW »
Tracy Ballzer, Brad Williams preview upcoming Heart of La Crosse improv shows // WIZM »
🐾 Meet Hobbes!
This week’s reader-submitted Pet of the Week is Hobbes—a distinguished gentleman who knows the power of a good bow tie and a calm presence. 🐕🎩
Whether he’s keeping watch over the house or lounging in his favorite cozy spot, Hobbes does it all with quiet confidence and unmistakable charm. A true reminder that style and grace never go out of fashion (especially when paired with a plaid bow tie).
Here’s to Hobbes. He’s proving every day that good dogs make great company. ❤️
🧑🍳 Title: Chef
📍 Location: Holmen, WI (Lush Wine Bistro)
💰 Pay: $19 – $25 an hour
⏰ Type: Part-time, Full-time
📄 Summary:
Lush Wine Bistro is hiring Chefs to join their fast-growing wine bar/restaurant. This role is central to food preparation and maintaining high safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have scratch kitchen experience, a passion for food, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while delivering an exceptional dining experience.
📄 Title: Full-time Head Custodian – Onalaska Middle School
📍 Location: Onalaska, WI (School District of Onalaska)
💰 Pay: From $24.59 an hour
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary:
The School District of Onalaska is hiring a Head Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and healthful environment at Onalaska Middle School. This role supports the school’s educational mission by ensuring smooth facility operations and fostering positive working relationships with staff and the community.
🔗 Apply →
📄 Title: Customer Care Representative
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Citizens State Bank Of La Crosse)
💰 Pay: $18 – $22 an hour
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary:
Citizens State Bank is hiring a Customer Care Representative to assist with incoming calls and provide top-tier service to customers. This role is ideal for someone energetic, personable, and eager to grow in the banking industry. Previous customer service experience is a plus, and training is provided for those willing to learn.
🧠 Trivia Night at Features Holmen // Thu, Nov 6 // 7:00–10:00 PM // Event Link ➡️
Round up your smartest (or funniest) friends and join DJ Trivia for a night of laughs, brainpower, and maybe a little friendly rivalry. 🍻📝 It’s trivia season—so grab a drink, claim your table, and see if your team can take home the win!
☕ Senior Citizens’ Social // Thu, Nov 6 // 9:00–11:00 AM // Pizza Ranch // Event Link ➡️
Start your Thursday with good company, warm coffee, and some classic Pizza Ranch cactus bread. 🥧 This free weekly social is all about friendly conversation, laughter, and community—because mornings are better when shared.
🍂 Fall Tasting Dinner // Thu, Nov 6 // 6:00–8:00 PM // Le Chateau // Reserve Your Seat ➡️
Savor the flavors of the season with a 5-course harvest dinner and French wine pairings at Le Chateau. 🍷✨ Arrive early for a cocktail in La Cave, then settle in for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, conversation, and fall indulgence.
💛 Sensi Singles // Fri, Nov 7 // 6:00–8:00 PM // Free Range Exchange // Event Link ➡️
Ages 35–48, this one’s for you! Meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming setting with complimentary Sensi sips and snacks. 🍹 Rotate through quick, lighthearted speed dates, mark your favorites, and let Sensi handle the follow-ups. Whether you find a spark or just some new friends, it’s sure to be a good time.
🛼 Neon is Nice Party! // Fri, Nov 7 // 8:30–10:00 PM // High Roller Skating Center // Event Link ➡️
Grown-ups, it’s your turn to glow! 🌈 Lace up for an adults-only night skate with $7 entry (skates included), free glow sticks for the first 50 skaters, and prizes for the brightest outfits. Plus—10% of proceeds go to PBS Wisconsin, so you can feel good while you roll good.
The past few years have been quite a stir for the Minnesota progressive folk-rock-country Maygen & The Birdwatcher. In late 2021 they released their debut full-length album, Moonshine, earning them Midwest Country Music Awards for Album of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year
They continued the momentum in late 2022, releasing Moonshine’s companion EP, with the “lively and charming” Bootleggin’ At The Flower Shoppe. which had them taking home wins for the 2023 Album of the Year and Americana Artist of the Year at the Midwest Country Music Organization’s annual awards for Bootleggin’ At The Flower Shoppe.
The Americana folk band adventurously blurs the sounds of country, bluegrass, folk, and blues. Lead singers Maygen Lacey, and Noah Neumann intentionally work to draw on their vastly different musical influences and vocal styles to bring a fresh and unexpected mix of songs to light. From beauty to grit, sadness to silliness, the common thread is that this crew loves music, and playing it together, and it shows.
Bluff View is really David & Lori Schipper’s house and they push back the furniture and open up to touring musicians four times a year since 2008. This is open to music lovers who are willing to donate $15-20 a person to the BYOB basket when they come in. No tickets required, but Dave asks for reservations in case there is a sold out house. Contact him at [email protected] or 608-386-2766
Thursday, November 6
1:00pm // La Crosse Southside Neighborhood Center // Rich Pinski // FREE
7:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Listening Room Session w/ Trevor McSpadden // $10
7:00pm // the Root Note // Open Mic // FREE
Friday, November 7
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Brian Beard // FREE
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Musical Chairs // FREE
7:00pm // Teh BrickYard // Quenten Brown // FREE
7:00pm // Cat Daddy's Bar & Grill // Ryan Howe // FREE
7:00pm // Adams St Pub // Randy Erickson // FREE
7:00pm // Hei n Löw, Winona // Nick Foytik // FREE
8:00pm // Alpine Inn // Good Morning Bedlam // $16
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Charlieboy and Saltydog // $10
8:30pm // No Name Bar, Winona // Pert Near Sandstone w/ Mike Munson // $20
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See you tomorrow morning! ☀️
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