Welcome to March, neighbors. Thank you for tuning in today. ☀️

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🏡 We’ll talk about a local organization doing fantastic work for our community

🍽 #ThatLooksGood (again, because I have a correction, oops)

❤️ Thanks for supporting the Coulee Crew Card

Let’s give this day a jump start. ⚡️👇

👋 Introducing….myself (again)

Some of you GM Coulee veterans have likely heard this 3 or 4 times by now, but we are growing fast and I want to make sure that everyone gets a proper introduction.

My name is Caleb. I live in La Crescent with my wife and 2 children. I am the author and owner of Good Morning, Coulee. I started this newsletter because I believe that being neighborly is important. There’s a lot going on right now—and the most important thing that we can do is be kind to those around us. We all have different views, life experiences, opinions, and biases.

It would be no bad thing if, for a few minutes each day, we reflect on that fact and consciously place value on kindness, empathy, and the general goodness that each person is capable of.

The interactions that truly matter and actually shape the world around us happen between neighbors & friends.

That’s why I spread good news, promote our local businesses, and place high priority on positivity. It’s very easy to get caught up in things happening on a screen instead of the people around us on a daily basis. I’m very happy that you’re here, neighbor. Thank you for reading and being here.

🤝 Join the Crew

On Friday, we launched the Coulee Crew Card. Thank you to all of you that purchased one! Your purchase helps to support Good Morning, Coulee, our local restaurants, and a great cause (New Leash on Life).

Want one? Join the Crew »

🎶 Song of the Day

Good vibes only. 👇

*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

📰 Quick Hits

• Polar Plunge still providing support to Special Olympics Athletes 27 years later (WXOW)

• Aquinas wins regional title taking down Bangor 69-50 (News 8000)

• Johnson scores 32 helping lead West Salem past Onalaska in regional final (News 8000)

• Local teams compete in first Adapted Sports League Floor Hockey invitational (News 8000)

• UW-La Crosse Wins Fifth Consecutive Women’s Indoor Track & Field Title (WIAC)

• La Crosse County Library hosts inspiring black history event with theater presentation (News 8000)

• UW-La Crosse Wins Third Straight Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championship (WIAC)

• Final day of Leopold days celebration in la crosse honors conservation pioneer (News 8000)

🌤 Weather

I’m ready to declare it—Spring is here. (And I don’t just declare things willy-nilly). Have you been standing at your patio door, looking out at your deck, and whispering “soon.”? Well I have, and it’s not weird—at all—that I’ve been doing that.

If you’re gearing up for good vibes this Spring, but your deck is not fitting in…..

….then it might be time to give La Crosse Painters a call. La Crosse Painters is gearing up to help dozens of homeowners this summer. Here’s what they can achieve in just one day….

📲 So, go ahead and give the La Crosse Painters team a call. And if you do—mention GM Coulee for 10% off. Call today or request a quote here »

think our brands would be a good fit for a collab like this? 👆 drop me a line: [email protected]

🏡 In the Community: theExchange

Today, I’m happy to highlight a great feature of our community: theExchange Furniture Bank:

Put your generosity into action today! theExchange is seeking gently used household items for those in need and looking to grow our team of dedicated volunteers!

🍽 #ThatLooksGood by The Waterfront

On Friday, I incorrectly attributed this delicious dessert to The Charmant! I’m sorry about that—but I’m not sorry about letting you get another look at this masterpiece. 😋 This very popular Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cake is available at The Waterfront. 

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

honey caramel, peanut praline

🤝☀️ Help Good Morning, Coulee Grow 📈

If you get value from this newsletter, please consider sharing it with friends, family, business owners, or other community members.

The first milestone in our referral program is a birthday shoutout—pretty sweet, right? Play your cards right and there might be a bumper sticker in it for you somewhere down the line. 😉

Our Sponsors

Our sponsors are very important to Good Morning, Coulee and the work that we do. Apart from patronizing them when you have the option to, here’s how you can support our sponsors »

🎂 Celebrate 26 Years of Fun! @ Children’s Museum of La Crosse // Saturday, 9am-12pm // [LINK] - Join us as we celebrate 26 years of silly-fun at The Museum with treats, crafts, face-painting, treats, a concert from Hans Mayer, and so much more!

🪄 Meet the Magic 2 @ The Court Above Main // Saturday, 10am-6pm // [LINK] - This one of a kind event is perfect for kids, families, and anyone young at heart. Come meet beloved cartoon characters and superheros and make magical memories you'll never forget!

🍭 Life Size Candy Land @ La Crosse Public Land // Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm // [LINK] - Get ready for a magical land of sweet surprises! Journey through candy-themed challenges and playful activities in our life-size Candy Land adventure.

🚥 Sesame Street Live! @ La Crosse Center // Friday, 6pm // [LINK] - Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek.

🍸 Garden to Glass: Herbal Mocktail Workshop @ O’Brien Physical Therapy // Wednesday, 5:30pm-6:45pm // [LINK] - Step into the world of herbal mixology and discover how to craft delicious, nourishing beverages straight from the garden!

🐶🍻 2025 Critter Crawl by Coulee Region Humane Society // Saturday, 11am // [LINK] - Your $40 donation gets you a custom t-shirt, drink specials at each bar, games and prizes, special appearances from shelter dogs, lunch at Big Al's, and the satisfaction that a day of fun is going to help so many animals we have at the shelter!

✂️ Make and Play Mondays @ La Crosse Public Library // 4pm-5pm // [LINK] - Join us in the Creation Space as we craft, create, and play. Best for grades 1-6.

⚡️ Wild Child Nature Explorers: Renewable Energy @ Onalaska Public Library // 6:30pm-7:30pm // [LINK] - Join Happy Dancing Turtle to discover the amazing world of renewable energy.

🤿 Pre-School Swim Club @ Houser YMCA // 9:00-9:45am // [LINK] - Y Family Members, join our Preschool Swim Club! It's the perfect opportunity for children ages 0–6 to jump in the pool, splash around with toys, and enjoy the slide. Best of all, it's absolutely FREE

🏀 Local Sports Scores

Friday 2/28

Central Girls Basketball vs. Reedsburg // W 56-44

Luther Girls Basketball @ Statford // L 48-54

Holmen Girls Basketball @ Marshfield // L 65-67

Onalaska Girls Basketball vs. Sauk Prairie // W 45-43

West Salem Girls Basketball vs. Tomah // W 70-32

Aquinas Girls Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro // W 66-26

Winona Boys Basketball vs. Mankato // L 34-95

UW-L Men’s Basketball @ UW-Platteville // L 68-89

Saturday 3/1

Central Girls Basketball vs. DeForest // L 43-44

Onalaska Girls Basketball vs. West Salem // L 43-63

Aquinas Girls Basketball vs. Bangor // W 69-50

West Salem Boys Basketball @ Arcadia // W 71-44

🎶 Live Music

Tuesday 3/4

7:30pm // Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts // Jazz Combo Concert (free)

9:00 // Popcorn Tavern // Open Mic

Wednesday 3/5

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Quenten Brown

6:30pm // Moose Lodge #1920 // Open Mic

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

Thursday 3/6

6:30pm // Schmidty's Restaurant // Randy Erickson's Singalong Sideshow

7:00pm // the Root Note // Open Mic

Friday 3/7

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Allison Sky

5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Quenten Brown

6:30pm // Freight House // J/Cat and Skeeter

7:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Peter Kish

7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Down East (variety)

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Cassie Brady Trio ($5 cover)

Saturday 3/8

2:00pm // Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts // Dr. Jonathan Borja, Flute

6:00pm // The Hatchery // Under Paris Skies

7:00pm // Freight House // J/Cat and Skeeter

7:00pm // HD Tavern // Joe Cody

8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Smokin’ Bandits ($10 cover)

8:00pm // Our Corner Bar // Pulse 8

That’s a heck of a start to the week.

Tomorrow on Good Morning, Coulee:

📸 we’ll feature work from a local photographer

🏛 civil updates

🤝 a new sponsor takes center stage

Thanks again for tuning in. Now go get ‘em, tiger. 🐯💪

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