Happy Wednesday, neighbors ☀️

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

😀 Couple of quick hits to make you smile

💼 We’ll show you some of the hottest job opportunities in the region

🐶 cute animal pics

Sounds promising, no? Let’s dive in. 👇

🎶 Song of the Day

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💬 Today’s Thought

📰 Quick Hits

• Deadlines set for removing ice shanties in Wisconsin (News 8000)

• Sparta teen's homemade blankets bring comfort to siblings of cancer patients (News 8000)

• Crooked Pint fundraiser supports Aquinas Music Association (News 8000)

• New fishing regulations start March 1 in Minnesota (WXOW)

• 2nd annual Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest (WXOW)

• Girl Scout cookie season is officially here (WXOW)

🌤 Weather

💼 Featured Jobs

📝 Administration Manager @ Mississippi Valley Conservancy // $49-$54k/Year

The Administration Manager plays a key role in supporting our operations, including office and event management, IT support, donation processing, and overall administrative functions. Apply Here »

💸 Payroll Coordinator @ Catholic Charities La Crosse // $20-$25/Hour

Under the supervision of the Finance Director, this position performs various accounting tasks including payroll processing, accounts payable & disbursement checks, various account reconciliation and data entry for financial statement reporting. Apply Here »

📍 Multi-Unit Retail Leader @ MN Cannabis Staffing // $80k-$90k/Year

MN Cannabis Staffing is looking to add a knowledgeable Director of Retail Operations (Multi Unit Retail Leader) in the South Western Wisconsin or the South Eastern Minnesota area. Apply Here »

🕺 Ballroom Dance Classes @ Concordia Ballroom // 7pm-9pm // [LINK]

📖 Fireside Stories @ The Nature Place // 5pm-6pm // [LINK] - Each evening will begin with a story read by our Community Programs team, followed by a charming Winter tale told by our special guest storytellers! This is a FREE family event.

🔵 Charity Bingo @ 608 Brewing Holmen // 7:00pm-8:30pm // [LINK] - Charity Bingo in February will benefit HorseSense, they are dedicated to enriching the lives of youth, adults and military Veterans with disabilities!!!

🥞 Breakfast Fundraiser @ Old Main Cultural Center (Galesville) // Sunday, 8am-Noon // [LINK]

🎥 Silent Movie Night @ Old Main Cultural Center (Galesville) // Friday, 7pm // [LINK]

💈 Coulee Classic Barbershop Quartet Performance @ Old Main Cultural Center (Galesville) // Saturday, 7pm-9pm // [LINK]

🦅 Eagle Day @ Ferryville Village Hall // Saturday, 9:30am-2:00pm // [LINK] - Free family event with activities, crafts, prizes, and education around eagles. Postcards by one of our featured photographers, Deb Warren, will be also be available for sale!

🥶 La Crosse Polar Plunge @ Black River Public Beach // Saturday, 8:30am-12:30pm // [LINK]

🤸‍♀️ Family Open Gym @ Houser YMCA // 9:00am-10:30am // [LINK]

✂️ Kids Craft Time @ Children’s Museum of La Crosse // 3pm-5pm // [LINK]

📕 Library Learners @ West Salem Library // 6:30pm-7:00pm // [LINK]

📗 Bouncing Babies Storytime @ La Crosse Public Library // 12:00pm-12:30pm // [LINK]

📘 Library Learners @ Holmen Library // 10:15am-11:00am // [LINK]

📙 Storytime @ La Crosse Public Library // 9:30am-10:00am // [LINK]

🐶 Pet of the Week: Niko

🐱 Adoptable Pet of the Week: Chappell Roan

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🏀 Local Sports

Tuesday 2/25

Central Boys Basketball @ Eau Claire Memorial // L 37-65

Holmen Boys Basketball @ Eau Claire North // W 90-72

UW-L Women’s Basketball @ Steven’s Point // W 71-67

Logan Girls Basketball vs. Tomah // L 40-49

Wednesday 2/26

UW-L Men’s Basketball vs. TBA // 7:00pm

Viterbo Women’s Basketball @ Governors State // 5:30pm

Thursday 2/27

Central Boys Basketball @ Sparta // 7:15pm

Logan Boys Basketball @ Tomah // 7:15pm

Aquinas Boys Basketball @ Holmen // 7:15pm

Luther Boys Basketball vs. West Salem // 7:00pm

La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Triton // 7:00pm

UW-L Women’s Basketball @ UW-Oshkosh // 7:00pm

🎶 Live Music

Wednesday 2/26

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Spies of Good Report

Thursday 2/27

7:00pm // Mary Cody's Restaurant and Maggie's Lounge (Onalaska) // Randy Erickson's Singalong Sideshow

7:00pm // No Name Bar (Winona) // Mike Munson

7:00pm // Bodega Brew Pub // Kit Mayer & The Pack (folk & rock)

7:30pm // Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts // Hall Sisters (tickets)

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Blues Night w/ Dave Orr & Friends

Friday 2/28

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Dan Modaff (americana/country)

6:00pm // Footjoy Farm & Brewing (Cashton) // Chris Holm (blues & country)

7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // The B-Sides

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

Saturday 3/1

2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Hans Mayer & Hot Sauce ($7 cover)

6:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Ghostland Radio ($10 cover)

7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Gregg Hall

7:00pm // TnT’s Way Out // MadLee Band

7:00pm // Twin Bluffs (Winona) // Darr Family Band

9:00pm // Smokey’s Bar & Grill // No Turnin’ Back

Sunday 3/2

1:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Joe Cody

1:00pm // Concordia Ballroom // Daddy’s Girls Band ($10 cover)

2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Tropical Sounds ($5 cover)

That’ll get your morning going.

Tomorrow on Good Morning, Coulee:

🤝 We’ll highlight an awesome small local business

🕰 A look back in time at our local history

🔥 Get fired up for the weekend

Have a great day, neighbors. ☀️❤️

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