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☀️📸 Good Tuesday Morning, Coulee
February 18, 2025
Caleb Lombardo
February 18, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes
Good gosh darn morning, Coulee Region. ☀️
It’s cold outside—but it’s nice and cozy here in the little community we’ve created. So grab some coffee and enjoy.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
📸 It’s possible that we have the most talented photographers per capita in the nation (featured image)
🏛 Civic updates (primary voting information)
👀 Lot’s of Bingo in town tonight
Okay, people. You ready? We have a lot to get to. Let’s roll. 👇
🎶 Song of the Day
Good vibes 👇
*If you want to listen along as you read, scroll to the top right of this email and click “Read Online”.
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
💬 Today’s Thought
“A dead end is just a good place to turn around.”
📰 Quick Hits
Badger Marching Band performs in West Salem (WXOW)
Celebrating Career and Technical Ed month (WXOW)
Free Cappella Performing Arts Center concert benefits Coulee Region Humane Society (News 8000)
The City of La Crosse Announces an Update to their Zoning and Subdivision Code and Upcoming Community Input Opportunities (Forward La Crosse)
Piano students to perform at UW-La Crosse (Hometown Source)
🌤 Weather
psssst…we’re making an update to Pet of the Week! You can now submit short biographies for your pet. If you previously submitted your pet and would like to now submit a short bio for your pet to be featured, please email me at [email protected] to get it added to your pet’s profile!
🎨 Need a fresh coat of inspiration? Say hello to our friends at La Crosse Painters! They’re the local pros who can transform your space inside and out with their top-notch interior and exterior painting services. And here’s the cherry on top (or should we call it the final brushstroke? 😏): every accepted estimate comes with a FREE color consultation from a real-deal professional interior designer. Yep, they’ll help you pick just the right shade to fit your vibe.
Whether your walls could use a little TLC or your house needs an exterior glow-up, La Crosse Painters has you covered. Give them a call—you won’t regret it! 🖌️
📸 Featured Image
🔴 Bingo @ Features Holmen // 6pm-8pm
📍 504 N Holmen Dr, Holmen
Starting Tuesday September 3rd! Every Tuesday at 6pm!
⚫️ Chuck’s Adult Bargo @ Chucks // 7:30pm-10:30pm
📍 1101 La Crosse St, La Crosse
It’s your trusty Tuesday fix with our bag of prizes, sassy commentary, and so much more! Don’t miss your chances to take home something that’s guaranteed not to disappoint!!
🔵 Howie’s BINGO // 8pm-9pm
📍 1128 La Crosse St, La Crosse
🫒 Hands-On Happy Hour @ The Parlour Room Winona // 5pm
📍 121 E 3rd St, Winona
Learn new tips & tricks to elevate your charcuterie skills! Whether you’re a beginner or if you’ve made boards before, all are welcomed 🤗 . $65.00 a person | class will include food to eat from a grazing table, a free cocktail or mocktail, a personal charcuterie board you get to make & your very own Valentines theme board to bring home with you!
😋 Mia’s Kitchen Pop Up @ The Hatchery Riverside // Friday, 6pm-9pm
📍 410 Veterans Memorial Drive, La Crosse
Join us for an unforgettable evening at The Hatchery Riverside! Enjoy a Mac and Cheese Flight featuring 3 delicious varieties for only $20! Savor each bite while sipping on beautifully crafted cocktails from the Hatchet Bar.
The night will also feature live music by Sam Ness from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Don't miss out on great food, drinks, and tunes! See you there!
🕯 Luminary Hike @ Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge // Friday, 5:30pm-8:30pm
📍 W28488 Refuge Rd, Trempealeau
Join us for a luminary hike at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge! Enjoy the great winter activities of snowshoeing or hiking by enjoying a self-guided hike on the Woods Trail. Catch a glimpse of the refuge at night during this luminary hike. Where: Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge When: Friday, February 21, 2025, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. This unique, after dark experience is free, entirely outdoors, and open to all ages. Snowshoes will be available to borrow for no charge at the refuge office on a first come first serve basis Refuge trails and grounds are closed after sunset beyond these special events As a courtesy of Friends of Trempealeau Refuge, we will have hot cocoa and cookies available for participants while it last at the Outdoor Wonders Learning Center
❤️ Heart of La Crosse Improv Show @ Pump House Regional Arts Center // Thursday-Saturday, 7:30pm
📍 119 King St, La Crosse
Each performance features a special musical guest from the #lacrossewisconsin area!
Amy Hatlevig. Feb 20
Alex Toast. Feb 21
Andrew Hughes & Gregory Stanton Feb 22
Description: The Heart of La Crosse brings you three nights of improv fun, where audience ideas shape the show.
Recommended for adults and children 16 and older. Tickets here.
🎤 Live Music at the Cinema with Little Fevers and FINICK @ Spring Grove Cinema // Saturday, 7pm
📍 167 W Main St, Spring Grove
Join us for a night of live music at Spring Grove Cinema with Little Fevers and FINICK! We are excited to host these two incredible bands Minneapolis-based indie-pop bands. Check out their music on Youtube or Spotify!
Tickets are $20. Show starts at 7:00 and the doors open at 6:00.
Get tickets at the GOBO link below, Red's IGA in Spring Grove or at the door the night of the show!
🍻 Wendy Burger NIght with Toppling Goliath Brewing Company @ Fork & Fable Crafthouse // Wednesday 5pm-8pm
📍 1003 16th St S, La Crosse
It's that special time of year again when we pay homage to the greatest burger that ever burgered!
The Wendy Burger makes its much-anticipated return on February 19th alongside some of the greatest beer from our region, Toppling Goliath!
The beer:
- Dorothy's New Age Lager
- Dragon Fandango Sour
- Sosus DIPA
- Pseudo Sue Pale Ale (cans)
We will have the great and powerful Haley in-house from the brewery to do some giveaways and answer any beer-related questions you might have!
Happening Today
📖 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.
🏛 Civic Updates: La Crosse Mayoral Primary Election Today!
Voting Information (Source: WIZM)
City of La Crosse Voting Information – Details on voting in La Crosse, both in person and absentee
MyVoteWisconsin – Find out where to vote, register, and what’s on your ballot in Wisconsin
League of Women Voters – Additional videos of the mayoral candidates
All 2025 spring election information including School Board and City Council candidates.
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🏀 Local Sports
Monday 2/17
Logan Girls Basketball @ Winona // W 35-32
Luther Girls Basketball @ Holmen // 7:15pm
La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Rushford-Peterson // 7:15pm
Tuesday 2/18
Central Boys Basketball @ River Falls // 7:15pm
Central Girls Basketball vs. Onalaska // 7:15pm
Logan Girls Basketball vs. Richland Center // 7:15pm
Aquinas Boys Basketball @ Sparta // 7:15pm
Aquinas Girls Basketball vs. Assumption // 6:30pm
Onalaska Girls Basketball @ Chippewa Falls // 7:15pm
Luther Boys Basketball vs. Black River Falls // 7:00pm
Holmen Boys Basketball vs. Tomah // 7:15pm
Holmen Girls Basketball @ New Richmond // 7:15pm
West Salem Boys Basketball @ Westby // 7:00pm
West Salem Girls Basketball @ G-E-T // 7:00pm
La Crescent Boys Hockey vs. Red Wing // 7:00pm
Thursday 2/20
Central Boys Basketball @ Onalaska // 7:15pm
Aquinas Girls Basketball vs. Sparta // 7:15pm
Luther Girls Basketball vs. West Salem // 7:00pm
Holmen Boys Basketball @ La Crescent // 7:15pm
Holmen Girls Basketball @ Tomah // 7:15pm
West Salem Girls Basketball @ Luther // 7:00pm
Friday 2/21
Central Girls Basketball vs. Onalaska // 7:15pm
Logan Boys Basketball vs. Sparta // 7:15pm
Luther Boys Basketball @ Viroqua // 7:00pm
West Salem Boys @ G-E-T // 7:00pm
La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Fillmore Central // 7:15pm
🎶 Live Music
Tuesday 2/18
6:30pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Open Jam
7:30pm // Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre // GET THE LED OUT (tickets)
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Open Mic
Wednesday 2/19
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Open Jam
Thursday 2/20
7:00pm // No Name Bar (Winona) // Mike Munson
7:00pm // John’s Bar // Zeke Fitz
Friday 2/21
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Colin Marshall
6:00pm // La Crosse Moose Lodge // Spunky Bumpkins
7:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Zeke Fitz
7:00pm // The Hatchery // Sam Ness
7:00pm // Cat Daddy’s (Trempealeau) // Ryan Howe
8:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Laura Rain and the Caesars (tickets)
8:00pm // No Name Bar (Winona) // People Brothers Band ($15 cover)
Saturday 2/22
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Quenten Brown
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Under Paris Skies ($6 admission)
4:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // David Nash
4:00pm // First Lutheran Onalaska // Wartburg Kantorai & Bell Concert
6:00pm // TnT’s Way Out // Open Mic
6:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing (Winona) // Brian Beard Live
7:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Tripp & Fayme
7:00pm // Spring Grove Cinema // Little Fevers and FINICK (tickets)
8:00pm // Fox Hollow (Barre Mills) // Volson Live (tickets)
8:00pm // Our Corner Bar // Inertia
8:30pm // Features West Salem // BLUE COLLAR 40
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Homeland Conspiracy, Abaddon’s End, Stopping Short ($5 cover) (hard rock)
That’s a packed Tuesday, folks. Thank you for joining me this morning.
Come see us tomorrow for:
💼 Jobs from around the Coulee region
🐶 Pet of the week
🔥 Coulee Crew Card reveal
Have a great day, rockstar.
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