☀️🏡 Good Monday Morning, Coulee

March 24, 2025

Happy Monday, my friends. Welcome to a brand new week. ☀️

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🏡 a local organization is doing great things in our community

🍦 we want the inside scoop on farmer’s markets

👀 spring sprung?

Let’s get to it. 👇

Good vibes. 👇

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  • Wisconsin native wins gold and silver at World Special Olympic Games in Italy (News 8000)

  • Fire at Viroqua Family Restaurant swiftly contained by first responders (News 8000)

  • La Crosse Public Library partners with Habitat for Humanity for Repair Cafe event (News 8000)

  • Local event promotes suicide prevention and spreads hope in community (News 8000)

  • Holmen families celebrate programs for students with disabilities at annual fundraiser (News 8000)

  • La Crosse Logan Parent Organization hosts spring craft show (News 8000)

  • Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center announces new Peer Support Network in Caledonia (WXOW)

  • Aquinas, Cochrane-Fountain City boys basketball teams coming home as state champions (WIZM)

Get to Know the Gateway Area Council 🏞️🏡

If you’re looking for an awesome organization that’s all about empowering kids through adventure and leadership, let’s talk about the Gateway Area Council!

Serving western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota, this Scouting America branch is all about creating lifelong memories through programs like Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing. Whether it’s learning survival skills on a camping trip, tackling community service projects, or just building confidence one badge at a time, they’ve got something for every young adventurer.

Families love the mix of outdoor fun, leadership development, and character-building opportunities. Interested in joining or volunteering? This might just be the perfect way to connect with the great outdoors and your community! » 🌲👏

🤝 Help Me Get the Word Out!

🍸 Supper Club & Classic Cocktails @ Pogreba Restaurant // Thursday, 6pm // [LINK]

🍽 La Cave Tasting Menu @ Le Chateau // Saturday, 2pm // [LINK]

🎥 No Man’s Land Film Festival @ Rivoli // Friday, 6pm // [LINK]

🍘 Crackers ‘Two Ways’ Class @ Schuby’s Neighborhood Butcher // Tuesday, 5:30pm-7:30pm // [LINK]

🍷 Pump House Paint & Pour @ Pump House Regional Arts Center // Tuesday, 6:00pm-8:30pm // [LINK]

Make a Mini Fairy Garden @ Houston MN Public Library // Today, 5pm-8pm // [LINK]

Best farmers markets for spring finds 🌷🥕

Spring is in the air, and you know what that means—fresh produce, colorful flowers, and weekend mornings spent wandering the farmers markets! But let’s be real: not all markets are created equal.

We want the inside scoop from you, our local experts. Which farmers markets are can’t-miss this season? Where do you score the freshest strawberries, the prettiest blooms, or that homemade jam you can’t stop raving about? Share your go-to spots and secrets, and let’s help our community make the most of this spring! 🌿

TUESDAY 3/25

7:00pm // Leo & Leona’s // Jessica Willis Fisher (indie, folk) ($11 tickets)

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

WEDNESDAY 3/26

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Zeke Fitz

8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Open Jam

THURSDAY 3/27

1:00pm // South Side Neighborhood Center // Music Cafe (ages 50+)

6:30pm // Schmidty’s Bar & Restaurant // Spies of Good Report

FRIDAY 3/28

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Zeke Fitz

8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Brothers Allmanac ($10 cover)

8:00pm // Our Corner Bar // The Luke and Cheech Show

SATURDAY 3/29

2:00pm-11:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Rockin’ for Rebecca Charity Concert ($15 donation)

2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Doug Mahlum

7:00pm // Genzie’s Gameday Pub // Pulse 8

8:00pm // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Boogie and the Yo-yoz ($15 tickets)

8:00pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Banter

Want to get involved in our segments? Here are some handy-dandy links.

Busy Monday, eh? Alright, get out there and make it a great one. 🔥 

See you in the morning, neighbor! ☀️

-Caleb

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