☀️ Good Morning—and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that’s got today’s highlights—minus the chaos.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
⛪️ Enjoy some of the beautiful architecture that we have here in La Crosse—attend a FREE guided tour of Saint Joseph the Workman Cathedral this Friday »
💼 Curated job opportunities from some of the most well-known companies in the Coulee Region
🍷 Wine. Chocolate. Friends. Hello? Do I have your attention now? Wine & Chocolate pairing class happening at Elmaro later this week. Get sippin’. »
🐶 One of your cute pets is featured as this week’s Pet of the Week
🎨 Make some room on your refrigerator, parents—All Glazed Up is hosting a Valentine’s Kids Art Day Camp. This one’s going to fill up quickly, so get on it »
🔫 Nerf battle at the library this Friday. What, are you scared? pew pew »
Did we bite off more than we can chew? Only one way to find out. Let’s go. 👇
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Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email.👇
Black Lemon - Generationals
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Free bus rides in La Crosse and Eau Claire Wednesday for Transit Equity Day // News 8 Now »
Kroner's announces they have new local owners // News 8 Now »
New free St. Clare clinic to open in La Crosse as part of $3.2M healthcare expansion // News 8 Now »
Christos Taverna to move to 6th St // WXOW »
🐾 Pet of the Week: Hobbes!
Want your pet to be a star? Submit them here »
📄 Title: Communications Coordinator
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (City of La Crosse)
💰 Pay: $73,028.80 – $83,657.60/year
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary:
The City of La Crosse is hiring a Communications Coordinator to manage internal and external communications in the Mayor’s Office. This role supports city initiatives, public relations, and transparency efforts between the city and residents. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of related experience.
📄 Title: Customer Experience Manager
📍 Location: Onalaska, WI (Phillips Outdoor Services)
💰 Pay: $50,000 – $65,000 a year
⏰ Type: Full-time
📄 Summary:
Phillips Outdoor Services is hiring a Customer Experience Manager to lead the full client journey—from first call to final handshake. This role is all about creating meaningful connections, anticipating customer needs, and elevating service standards. You’ll be the face clients remember and the voice they trust. Competitive salary, benefits, and advancement opportunities available.
🔗 To apply: Apply here
📌 Title: Pest Control Technician
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Orkin)
💰 Pay: $26–$29 an hour
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary:
Orkin is hiring full-time Pest Control Technicians—no experience needed. This is a career opportunity with growth potential, paid training, benefits, a company vehicle, and the chance to serve local customers with professionalism. Ideal for someone who’s reliable, motivated, and looking for stability in a recession-resistant industry.
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🎱 Bingo (Ages 50+) // Wed, Feb 4 // 12:30PM–1:30PM // South Side Neighborhood Center // Event Link ➡️
Join us for Bingo on Wednesdays at the South Side Neighborhood Center. This event is free and open to ages 50+. Pre-registration is requested.
🎨 First Friday Downtown Art Walk - February 6th // Fri, Feb 6 // 5:00PM–7:00PM // River City Gallery La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Join us for the First Friday Downtown Art Walk featuring new gallery artists and featured artists showcasing romantic oils, mixed media fantasy, and various forms of jewelry.
💕 Sweetheart Dance! // Fri, Feb 6 // 5:30PM–8:00PM // R.W. Houser Family YMCA // Event Link ➡️
Join the YMCA Sweetheart Dance, a fun-filled Valentine's Day celebration for families. This event is about spreading love and creating lasting memories.
🎭 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike // Fri, Feb 6 // 7:30PM–2:00PM // La Crosse Community Theater // Event Link ➡️
Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike. Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house.
🐻 La Crosse Science Café: Why Hibernators are Cool // Fri, Feb 6 // 6:00PM–7:00PM // JavaVino // Event Link ➡️
Join Dr. Scott Cooper from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as he presents "Why Hibernators are Cool" at the La Crosse Science Café.
Friday, February 6
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // 🎹 Alethia Kenworthy - Piano // FREE
5:30 PM // Boot Hill Pub and Grill // 🎸 Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music at Boot Hill Pb and Grill // FREE
6:00 PM // Adams St Pub // 🎸 JOE & JACKIE CODY! // FREE
6:00 PM // Alpine Inn // 🎸 Kaden Swanson LIVE @ Alpine! // FREE
6:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // 🎤 KC Thomas // FREE
6:30 PM // Moose lodge // 🎵 Music // FREE
6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // 🎸 Pinski Brothers at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
7:00 PM // HBP Theater in St. Cecilia Hall // 🎸 Collective Unconscious - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young // $50
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // 🎸 Fayme Rochelle & The Waxwings LIVE at Onalaska American Legion // FREE
7:00 PM // Mt. La Crosse // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC – Tom Conrad // FREE
8:30 PM // No Name Bar // 🎵 Lavender Project + Jumpsuit + Old Oaks Duo // $12
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // 🎸 Unicycle Michael and The Zaz at Popcorn Tavern // $5
Saturday, February 7
5:00 PM // Journey Lutheran Church // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC - Joe, Jackie & Moriah Cody | Journey Lutheran // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // 🎤 Lexie Lakmann & Luke Thering Duo // FREE
7:00 PM // Leo and Leona's // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC – Fly Casual // $11
7:30 PM // Starlite Lounge // 🎷 Safe Passage Jazz Quartet // FREE
7:30 PM // Bluff View House Concerts // 🎤 Johnsmith // $25
8:00 PM // Alpine Inn // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC – Dig Deep // $10
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar & Grill // 🎸 LIVE MUSIC – Brianna Rae Band // FREE
10:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // 🎸 SHOWOFF, STOPPING SHORT, MIDWEST VOLTAGE // $10
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