Happy Tuesday, Coulee Region ☀️

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

📸 Featured image from an aerial view!

🏛 Civic news and important updates from La Crosse County

📆 Plenty to do for a Tuesday night! 🔥

What are you waiting for? carpe diem (together) 👇

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🎶 Song of the Day

Good vibes 👇

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💬 Today’s Thought

📰 Quick Hits

• Bright and welcoming remodel for Gundersen OB-GYN floor (WXOW)

• La Crosse’s Kotlowski, No. 1 Wisconsin blow out No. 3 Minnesota to clinch WCHA title (WKTY Sports)

• La Crosse County board to name new supervisor, review $19 million healthcare center plan, review childcare programs (WIZM)

• Meet the candidates: La Crosse’s next mayor to be decided in 2025 (The Racquet)

• Robot rumble: FIRST Tech Challenge qualifier held in La Crosse (News 8000)

• UW-L to offer certificate in Artificial Intelligence Ethics starting this spring (WXOW)

• Annual Adaptive Ski Event welcomes people with disabilities to Mt. La Crosse slopes (News 8000)

🌤 Weather

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🍞 La Crescent Indoor Farmers Market @ La Crescent Area Event Center // 4pm-7pm

📍595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent

This is a weekly farmers market that happens in La Crescent. Plus, our friend Wild Child Homemade will be there!

📕 BookTok Bingo by La Crosse Library @ 608 Brewing // 6:30pm-8:00pm

📍 83 Copeland Ave, La Crosse

Join us as we partner with 608 Brewing Company to celebrate all of the best books on BookTok! A free event, with a book prize for every bingo.

All are welcome. If you need accommodations for any reason, please call the library at (608) 789-7100 or email [email protected]

🛼 Rollin’ to Self Love @ High Roller Skating Center of La Crosse // 5pm-8pm

📍 3624 East Ave S, La Crosse

Cia Siab, Inc. invites you to join our HMoob Family Night at High Rollers! Admission is FREE (bring your own socks). We will have activity stations, self-love bingo, and a photo booth..and of course rollerskating!

Capacity is limited, so come early! All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

✓ FREE Admission
✓ Fun Games and Activities
✓ Food will be provided

We hope to see you there!

🏒 ASL Floor Hockey @ Holmen High School // 3:45pm

📍 1001 CR-MH, Holmen

Please come out and support our amazing athletes from Holmen and the greater La Crosse area.

🍽 Free Community Dinner @ Onalaska United Methodist Church // 5pm-6pm

📍 212 4th Ave N, Onalaska

All are welcome!
Drive thru and Dine in options available

February Menu:

Chicken and gravy
Biscuits
Veggies/Fruit
Dessert

🎨 Open Art Space @ Franciscan Spirituality Center // 5pm-7pm

📍901 Franciscan Way, La Crosse

Have you struggled to dedicate time for creative expression? Ready to break open your new art or crafting supplies, or finally finish that project you started a while ago? We invite you to work on your art in a community setting. Be connected and inspired by the support of others or simply use the space to work quietly on your own. This is a safe, nonjudgmental environment; all skill levels and mediums are welcome.

Registration is not required. Attend any or all sessions as your schedule permits. More information at www.FSCenter.org or 608-791-5295.

Freewill offerings are appreciated.

🔴 BINGO @ Features Holmen // 6pm-8pm

📍 504 N Holmen Dr, Holmen

👧✨ In My Girl Scout Era Party Event by Girl Scouts of America @ Girl Scout Service Center // Saturday, 11:00am-1:30pm

🐶🐱 ANIMAL SONGS @ Cappella Performing Arts Center // Sunday, 3pm [PERFORMED BY ONE OF OUR READERS!]

📍 721 King St, La Crosse

On Sunday, February 16 at 3p, Liz Pearse will be performing ANIMAL SONGS - a solo performance celebrating members of the animal kingdom. This performance is being held in partnership with the Coulee Region Humane Society, the beneficiary of any proceeds from this donation-only event.

This concert is child friendly - bring your kiddos! Sit and listen, or dance along to songs about a range of creatures - maybe one of your favorites? Represented creatures include:
Camels, Goats, Grasshoppers, Dolphins, Crabs, Carp, Goldfish, Manatees, Cretoxyrhina (extinct giant shark!), Penguins, Capybaras, Wombats, and the most maligned of birds - the pigeon!

Music by:
Francis Poulenc
Fredrick Gifford
Kate Pukinskis
Stacey Barelos
Anthony Donofrio
Jason Belcher
Daniel Nass
Emily Joy Sullivan
Jacob Mashak
Andrea Reinkemeyer

This concert is FREE - there will be a free-will offering with 100% of proceeds to be donated to the Coulee Region Humane Society, who will be coming to speak about their mission during the program.

ANIMAL SONGS is sponsored in part by the Culture and Animals Foundation, and the generosity of Cappella Performing Arts Center for use of their space.

🍷 Valentine’s Giveaway @ The Hatchery // Friday, 4pm-9pm

📍 410 Veteran’s Memorial Drive, La Crosse

💘 Valentine's Day at Hatchery 💘 

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate this Valentine's Day? Whether you're toasting to love with your significant other, enjoying a fun night with friends, or celebrating Galentine's Day, Hatchery has you covered!

✨ Join us on February 14th from 4-10 PM ✨ 

🍸 Sip, Celebrate, & Win! 🍸

Enjoy a delicious cocktail from our seasonal menu or any of our special Valentine's drinks Each drink purchase gets you a ticket to our exclusive drawing at 9 PM The lucky winner will receive a free night’s stay at our charming boutique hotel (redeemable any day, except for our busy event weekends)! Note: You must be present at the time of the drawing to win, so be sure to stick around for the 9 PM reveal! Bring your loved ones, your friends, or your best gals, and let’s make this Valentine’s Day one to remember!

🌹 See you at Hatchery for a night of drinks, fun, and unforgettable memories! 🌹

🪩 1st Annual Disco Ball @ Features Fieldhouse // Friday, 7:30pm

📍 220 County Rd M, West Salem

ANNOUNCING THE FIRST ANNUAL DISCO BALL AT FEATURES FIELDHOUSE!

Join us at the Fieldhouse to get your groove back! Featuring the most authentic live re-creation of the golden age of Disco: Disco Kingz!

Everyone entering the 70s costume contest will receive a free Tap beer. The band will judge the costume contest, and an audience will judge the best couple dance contest, with prizes including gift cards, a free hotel room, and more!

Disco Kingz - The Ultimate Disco Experience takes you on a magical history tour of the disco era! Disco Kingz consists of 12 multi-talented musicians nationwide, including a three-piece horn section, multiple lead singers, and even a disco dancer! This unique 150-high-energy show features an electrifying light show, costumes, and choreography true to the era, as well as special effects orchestrated to a live music performance that will have you jumping out of your seat and leaving you breathless!

The musical playlist includes hits from Donna Summer, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, Earth, Wind & Fire, the Bee Gees, Kool & The Gang, Village People, ABBA, and many more! Tickets here.

🥞 Business Over Breakfast @ La Crescent Area Event Center // Wednesday, 7:45am-11am

📍 595 Veterans Parkway, La Crescent

Business Over Breakfast is happening at the La Crescent Area Event Center on February 12th! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Spend your work morning with us expanding your knowledge about leadership, employee and customer loyalty and motivation. We will be hosting local presenters Ben Leibl, Public Relations from Kwik Trip, Abby Voss, Human Resources Director from Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. and Lisa David Olson, humorist, interactive speaker! Socialize with local vendors about how their business can enhance your work environment, and sample breakfast items from local caterers.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Register HERE: https://forms.gle/TA29zKpRmDy8PGVR8

❤️ Valentine’s Kids Night @ Chic-fil-A // 4pm-7pm

📍 3015 S Kinney Coulee Rd, Onalaska

Bring the family for a night full of fun! 🐄✨ 

Meet the Chick-fil-A Cow, create a special craft, and snap a magical photo at our Valentine's backdrop. 💖 

Register through the link below to receive a Valentine's surprise from the Cow! 🎁 

Plus, when you purchase an entrée meal, you'll get a kid's meal on us! 🍽️

Don't miss out on the fun! (registration not required but preferred to ensure plenty of crafts and Valentine's surprises are available. While supplies Last. Event activities are free.) https://forms.gle/bER3KNRPDJ5ii86y5

📖 Story & Craft Time @ La Crescent Public Library // 10:30am-11:30am

📍 321 Main St, La Crescent

Join Miss Emily at the library for storytime with fun songs, activities & crafts! Tuesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am.

📖 Library Learners Story Time @ Village of West Salem Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library // 6:30pm-6:55pm

📍 201 Neshonoc Rd, West Salem

Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended. Children registered for Fall 2024 Story Times are automatically registered for Story Times in Winter/Spring 2025.

🧱 Busy Builders @ La Crosse Public Library // 5:30pm-6:30pm

📍 800 Main St S, La Crosse

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Get busy building with blocks, magna tiles, Legos and more! Best for ages 0-6.

🧸 Open Play @ Trempealeau Library // 8:30am-10:30am

📍 11455 Fremont St, Trempealeau

Come play at the library!

We will have toys and books and activities just for our youngest patrons. Open Play is from 8:30 - 10:30 on February 11th.

📸 Featured Image(s)

These great photos were taken by Courtney Snorek, a respiratory therapist with the Emplify NICU/PICU Transport Team. Thanks, Courtney! 👋

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🏛 Civic News

👷 Hillview progress: La Crosse County’s $19.6 million project to reimagine the Hillview Health Care Campus is advancing. Plans include a daycare and new services for older adults.

🏡 Pathways Home: The city-county homelessness response plan is adding more support services and housing in 2025.

👩‍⚕️ Nursing opportunities: The county has job openings in public health and long-term care for full and part-time nursing positions.

🧪 Lead testing: Help raise awareness about the need for more testing of children for lead poisoning.

Check out these updates and more in the latest County Connection here.

🏀 Local Sports

Monday 2/10

Holmen Girls Basketball vs. Tomah // W 54-20

La Crescent Boys Basketball vs. Waukon // W 82-64

La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Waukon // L 42-46

Tuesday 2/11

Logan Boys Basketball @ Central // 7:15pm

Logan Girls Basketball @ Central // 5:45pm

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

Onalaska Boys Basketball vs. West Salem // 7:15pm

Holmen Boys Basketball @ Sparta // 7:15pm

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

West Salem Girls Basketball @ Westby // 7:00pm

La Crescent Boys Hockey vs. West Salem // 7:00pm

La Crescent Boys Basketball vs. Caledonia // 7:15pm

La Crescent Girls Basketball @ Caledonia // 7:15pm

Luther Girls Basketball vs. Black River Falls // 7:00pm

Thursday 2/13

Central Boys Basketball @ Holmen // 7:15pm

Central Girls Basketball @ Holmen // 5:45pm

Aquinas Girls Basketball @ Cotter // 7:15pm

La Crescent Boys Hockey vs. Albert Lea // 7:00pm

Luther Boys Basketball vs. Hillsboro // 7:00pm

Friday 2/14

Logan Boys Basketball @ Onalaska // 7:15pm

Logan Girls Basketball @ Onalaska // 7:15pm

Onalaska Boys Basketball @ Logan // 7:15pm

West Salem Boys Basketball @ Arcadia // 7:00pm

La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Rushford // 7:15pm

La Crescent Girls Basketball vs. Rushford // 7:15pm

Luther Girls Basketball @ Viroqua // 7:00pm

Saturday 2/15

Onalaska Boys Hockey @ Baraboo // 2:00pm

La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Lake City // 2:00pm

Luther Boys Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro // 4:00pm

Luther Girls Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro // 2:00pm

🎶 Live Music

Tuesday 2/11

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Open Mic

Wednesday 2/12

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Open Jam

Thursday 2/13

Friday 2/14

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Sam Gauthier

5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Jackie & Joe Cody

7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Billy Bronsted & Augie Dougherty

7:00pm // 608 Brewing Holmen // Andy Hughes (originals)

7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus (Tomah) // Jason Sebranek

7:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Weeping Covenant ($5 cover)

8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Ryan Howe & The Atmosphere ($10 cover)

Saturday 2/15

2:00pm // Bays End (Fountain City) // Jackie & Joe Cody

4:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Chris Silver ($5 cover)

6:00pm // River Rats Bar and Grill // Bryce Thomaschefsky

7:00pm // Westby Area Performing Arts Center // Collin Raye (tickets)

7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Hillbilly Rocketship Acoustic Trio

7:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Tom Conrad

7:00pm // Saxon Hall (Brownsville, MN) // Dan & Mary

8:00pm // HD Tavern // Jackson Taylor

10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Mayfield Experience

Sunday 2/16

2:00pm // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // Copperbox ($15 tickets at door)

Alright, friends—thanks for tuning in again. Feeling the love lately from you fine folks ❤️

Tomorrow on Good Morning, Coulee:

💼 Best available jobs in the area

🐱 Pet of the week & adoptable pet!

☀️ Great vibes to start your day

Whatever you face today, know that you’ve got the GM Coulee Crew in your corner—cheering you on. ❤️

Have a day, Coulee Region. 💪☀️

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