☀️🧠 Good Tuesday Morning, Coulee

Morning, sunshine! ☀️ The day’s waiting for you like a book with blank pages—time to start writing something amazing!

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🧠 a new segment—and a fresh way to get the inside scoop

📸 we’ll feature an image taken by a local photographer

😀 hey you—yeah, you—I’m happy you’re here. Have a great day.

Alright, let’s get into it. 👇

Good vibes. 👇

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• Eagles run comes to a close as UW-La Crosse falls to Washington University 80-66 (News 8000)

• West Salem falls in sectional final to Wausau East (News 8000)

• Blugolds advance to state as Aquinas defeats Cumberland 69-56 (News 8000)

• Migration to Wisconsin reaches highest level in 20 years (WXOW)

• Habitat for Humanity is getting women onto constructions sites in a three-day event (WXOW)

• Carnival to return this year at La Crescent Applefest (WXOW)

• Moon Tunes releases 2025 schedule (WIZM)

• Holocaust survivor, 96-year-old Peter Feigl tells his story before La Crosse visit (WIZM)

• Layout unveiled for new school at Hogan Administrative site (WIZM)

• Officials asking for public's help finding missing Whitehall man last seen in La Crosse (News 8000)

• La Crosse cornhole players compete at Logan High's Game of Throws (News 8000)

🤝 Help Me Get the Word Out!

🎸 Hairball: The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock LIVE in Onalaska @ Omni Center // Saturday, 6pm // [LINK]

🌳 Enchanted Garden Family Fun Night @ The Parenting Place // Thursday, 5pm // [LINK] - Our playroom will be transformed into a magical garden for a memorable evening of play. There will food, spring-related crafts, free play and stories. This event is FREE and open to everyone.

🌸 Spring Open House @ People’s Food Co-Op // Saturday, 10am-1pm // [LINK] - Stroll through the co-op as you meet local small business owners, all passionate about what they do. Sample food and products from some of your favorite local vendors, and let the sounds of live music set the perfect weekend groove.

 🍓 Fresh Florida Strawberries @ Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Saturday, 9:15am-9:45am // [LINK]

✈️ Driftless Aviators @ Onalaska Public Library // Tuesday, 6pm // [LINK] - Onalaska Area Historical Society is hosting a program on Driftless Aviators presented by local aviation historian, Fred Bessler.

🎭 Gruesome Playground Injuries @ Pump House La Crosse // March 20-30 // [LINK] - Gruesome Playground Injuries is a darkly comic, yet deeply poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring bonds of childhood. The play follows Kayleen and Doug, two souls magnetically drawn together through a series of catastrophic accidents.

And now, a brand new segment on Good Morning, Coulee: Inside Scoop. This idea was inspired by some feedback that I got yesterday from a reader that just moved here and was looking for information and recommendations on community-friendly grocery options.

We’re going to leverage the power of 4,000 best friends to give you the inside scoop that you wish you had on all things Coulee Region.

So, neighbor, tell us about your favorite alternative grocery/food services »

And while you’re doing that, let us know what inside scoops you’d like us to crowdsource next!

TUESDAY 3/18

6:00pm // The Charmant // Marc LaMere

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

WEDNESDAY 3/19

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Randy Erickson’s Singalong Sideshow

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

THURSDAY 3/20

1:00pm // Southside Neighborhood Center // Music Cafe (ages 50+, free)

FRIDAY 3/21

3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Mike Nanstad

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Wilki

7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Larry’s Drifters (country, variety)

8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Quenten Brown (rhythm & roll)

9:00pm // Broken World Records // Sugar Lads & Perfect Pair of Pants (no cover, buy a drink)

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Space Bandits FR

SATURDAY 3/22

1:30pm // Earl’s Grocery & Saloon // Fish and Friends

2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // James Grant (60s & 70s easy rock covers)

5:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Kelley Smith & Sarah Harris ($6 cover)

5:00pm // TnT’s Way Out // Rick Paulson Duo

6:00pm // Two Fathom’s Brewing (Winona) // Tim Emmons (energetic covers)

6:00pm // Onalaska Omni Center // Hairball (rock and roll) ($30 tickets)

7:00pm // Twin Bluffs Bar (Winona) // UnHinged

7:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Zeke Fitz (90s covers, originals)

7:00pm // Stockyard Grill & Saloon // Ryan Howe

7:00pm // Haldeman’s Hilltop Tavern // Byron Stein (acoustic)

7:30pm // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // High Mileage (80s rock covers) ($20 cover)

8:00pm // Swede’s Swing Inn (Ferryville) // Madlee Band

8:00pm // Our Corner Bar // Spare Parts Project

9:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Jordan Beem (country)

SUNDAY 3/23

1:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Jeani & The Dreamers

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That’s all for today, my friends. As I’m sure you can tell, this newsletter is going through a lot of design and layout changes. Thank you for sticking with me through it. My priority is bringing you the best newsletter to start your day possible.

See you in the morning, neighbor! ☀️

-Caleb

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