☀️☕️ Good Monday Morning, Coulee

TOGETHER WITH

Gooooooooooooooooooooooood morning, Coulee Region. And Happy Monday!

Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the only newsletter that would pass through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, through the sea of swirly-twirly gumdrops, and then walk through the Lincoln Tunnel just to bring you your daily email.

It’s truly a privilege to begin another week with you all.

Ready, set, read 👇👇👇

🤝 Allow me to introduce myself….again

When I first started sending this email every day, we had ~270 subscribers. Through 2 weeks, we are now at 700 subscribers….and growing. That means that most of you have no idea who I am.

My name is Caleb. I have lived in La Crescent for 2 years. Before that, I lived in La Crosse before that for 7 years. I have a young family and I believe in positivity, community, and the importance of highlighting the news, activities, people, and organizations that matter in this region. And that’s why I’m here.

Whether you have joined us recently or you have been here since day 1, thank you for being here.

Alright, enough about me. Let’s get down to what you came here for.

🎶 Song of the Day

Today, I’m going deep into my bag and pulling out a throwback. An all-time one-hit wonder from Matt & Kim. pssst. go ahead. nod your head. I sure am.

*If you want to listen along as you read, scroll to the top right of this email and click “Read Online”.

If you make music and want to be featured here ☝️, give me a shout!

☕️ mmm….caffeine

Today’s coffee offer is brought to you by our friends at JavaVino. Now through the end of the month, JavaVino is offering our readers $2 OFF any of their December Barista Features, which include:

• Sugar Cookie Latte

• Peppermint Bark Cold Brew (highly recommended 🔥)

• Arctic Fog

• Dirty Gingerbread Chai

To get the discount, you must mention the 12/16 Good Morning, Coulee offer.

Thanks, JavaVino team! ❤️👋

*Offer is valid through 12/31, 1 discount per order allowed, valid in-store only

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☀️ A Bit of Good News

The School District of Holmen had an incredibly successful School Pantry Stock-Up initiative. In all, they were able to collect over 1,500 items for Holmen’s Hope.

Here’s what the School District had to say:

 🙌 A special shoutout to our amazing students for their kindness and dedication. Your hard work has ensured that these resources will touch the lives of those in need, not only in Holmen but in our surrounding communities as well.

💙 A heartfelt thank you to the DBS Group for making this possible and this generous donation that amplifies this effort. Each elementary school will receive $500 as a part of the School Pantry Stock-Up. Your support is making a real, tangible difference, and we are so grateful for your partnership.Anecdotally—it seems like people still don’t know how amazing this place is and I’m going to help get the word out.

Nice work, Viking community.

🐈 GM Coulee….meet Sourdough 🤝

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Sourdough—an adoptable female cat that is currently residing at Trempealeau County Humane Society. Staff says she has been there since July and she’s 6 months old.

You can learn more about Sourdough and their other furry friends here.

📰 Quick Hits

• UW-L graduates walked the stage on Sunday (WXOW)

• City of La Crosse considering expanding pay-to-park hours in downtown ramps (News 8000)

  • Vote takes place today at 10am!

• Bliss Road closing on Monday for repair work (WXOW)

• UW-L star wide receiver Jack Studer named to 2024 Gagliardi Trophy semifinalist list (WIProud.com)

📆 What’s Happenin’

🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT @ the Root Note

Every Wednesday at 7pm, the Root Note hosts Trivia with Tim Dale. It begins at 7pm and is open to all ages and abilities. The top 3 winning trivia teams will get Root Note gift cards.

🎥❄️ SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCREENING @ Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria

On Thursday, December 19, Rivoli will be having a special one night only screening of It’s a Wonderful Life.

The best part of this? Tickets are on them this time. The tickets are free, but they do ask that you RSVP through their website so they have an idea of attendance. Doors open at 6:30. First come, first serve.

🍪🍸 HOLIDAY COOKIES & COCKTAILS @ The Charmant x Ruby June Sweets

'Tis the season to indulge in festive fun! Join us for a jolly evening of merry cookie decorating and cheerful holiday-themed cocktails at our Cookies & Cocktails class at The Charmant Hotel on Tuesday, December 17th in The Parlour.

Sip on a festive welcome drink as you learn the art of crafting beautifully decorated holiday cookies, guided by the talented Melissa from Ruby June Sweets. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars for this joyful, festive night!

Limited spots are available, so grab your tickets now! One ticket includes a welcome drink, a hands-on cookie decorating class, and a set of 6 cookies and 4 icing colors to decorate and take home to enjoy. Tickets are non-refundable.

Tickets Here

🎁 Coulee-Based Gift Ideas

🤑⛳️ GOLF DEAL OF A LIFETIME?

Another day, another reason to subscribe to Good Morning, Coulee. In the process of updating our Quick Hits section, I stumbled across an amazing golf deal. Have a peek 👇

2025 Coulee Region Golf Tour $325 $89

The 2025 Coulee Region Golf Tour gives you access to fourteen of our area's best golf experiences (cart not included).

You will receive one certificate for each of the golf experiences listed. This is honestly a bonkers deal and one that any golfer would like to receive as a gift. 👀

Info Here ➡️

🌤 Weather

This week, expect temperatures to drop steadily from a mild 40°F on Monday to highs in the low 20s by the weekend. Cloudy skies dominate the first half of the week, with snow showers likely on Thursday. The weekend will be colder but mostly dry and partly cloudy. Prepare for colder weather as the week progresses, with heavy winter gear becoming essential by midweek.

🏈🏀 Local Sports

12/12

Central Girls Basketball vs. Wisconsin Rapids // W 53-46

Logan Boys Basketball @ Mauston // W 61-44

Logan Girls Basketball @ Aquinas // L 14-61

Onalaska Boys Basketball vs. Caledonia // W 80-70

Aquinas Boys Basketball vs. La Crescent // W 82-56

Central Boys Basketball @ Sauk Prairie // W 60-48

Winona Boys Hockey vs. Black River Falls // W 7-1

La Crescent Boys Hockey vs. Red Wing // W 4-3

12/13

West Salem Girls Basketball vs. Arcadia // W 66-35

Onalaska Girls Basketball @ Chippewa Falls // W 47-42

La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Rushford // L 40-69

La Crescent Boys Basketball vs. Rushford // L 47-66

Winona Boys Basketball vs. Albert Lea // L 51-63

Winona Girls Basketball @ Albert Lea // L 52-57

12/14

Holmen Girls Basketball vs. Aquinas // L 46-51

Holmen Boys Basketball @ Galesville // W 80-68

Aquinas Girls Basketball @ Holmen // W 51-46

12/16

Central Girls Basketball vs. Arcadia // 7:00pm

12/17

Winona Girls Basketball vs. Owatonna // 7:30pm

Logal Boys Basketball vs. River Falls // 7:15pm

Holmen Girls Basketball vs. Marshfield // 7:15pm

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

Onalaska Girls Basketball vs. Caledonia // 7:15pm

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

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

Holmen Boys Basketball @ Caledonia // 7:15pm

Onalaska Boys Basketball @ Eau Claire // 7:15pm

Aquinas Boys Basketball vs. Prairie du Chien // 7:15pm

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

La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Spring Grove // 7:15pm

Winona Boys Basketball @ Owatonna // 7:30pm

🎶🎤 Live Music

Here’s our summary of live music events in and around La Crosse. Having something to add to this list? Email us!

12/17

7:00pm // Central High School // Winter Jazz Concert

12/18

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Julie B

12/19

8:00am // The Root Note // LAX Jazz Society

10:00am // Holmen Area Community Center // The Grumpy Old Men Big Band

5:00pm // Starlite Lounge // John Paulson

12/20

6:00pm // Hatchery Lounge // Bryce Thomaschefsky Trio

7:00pm // Little Bird Plants (Viroqua) // Loosey Stone

7:00pm // Elks Club (Decorah) // Various Performers

7:00pm // Stratford Heritage Barn // Empowerhouse Trio (not free)

7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Larry’s Drifters

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Texas Toast

12/21

11:00am // Eagle’s Club // The Cody’s

1:00pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Open Jam

6:30pm // The Freighthouse Restaurant // Saner & Gibbons

8:00pm // Robin’s Nest // After Hours Classic Rock Band

10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // A Nightmarishly Good Time

That’s it for a packed Monday email! I had lots that I couldn’t fit in today’s edition, so come back tomorrow for some cool local stories, activities, and other important updates.

And as always, thanks for spending a piece of your morning with me.

Have a great day, friends. ❤️☀️

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