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Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🦉 The International Festival of Owls is happening this weekend at the International Owl Center in Houston, MN. WHO’s in? »
🐈⬛ It’s Pet of the Week. I want you to meet one of our readers’ pets—a dapper-looking cat named Parker.
🍗 Wingapalooza, baby. The Wing Fling Showdown cook off competition brings dozens of area businesses together to see who has the best wings in the La Crosse area. Everything you need to know »
💼 I have some curated job opportunities from around the Coulee Region for you to check out.
Don’t you worry—I’m right here with ya. Let’s get going. 👇
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Retro Dinner at Coon Valley Lutheran Church bringing people and recipes together // News 8 Now »
🐾 Pet of the Week: Parker!
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📋 Title: Executive Director
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (La Crosse County Historical Society)
💰 Pay: $70,000–$80,000 per year
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary: La Crosse County Historical Society is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization through an exciting period of growth. This role oversees all LCHS operations — from fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnerships to budgeting, marketing, and staff management. The ideal candidate is an experienced non-profit leader with a strong foundation in organizational management, community engagement, and relationship building.
📋 Title: Wellness Director – RN
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Brookdale Senior Living)
💰 Pay: $75,470–$96,140 per year
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary: Brookdale Senior Living is looking for a nurse leader to serve as Wellness Director, overseeing the clinical team and delivering exceptional, personalized care for residents. You'll build relationships with residents, families, and healthcare providers while mentoring staff and collaborating with community leadership. Brookdale supports their nurse leaders with a structured orientation, tuition reimbursement, and a nationwide network of nearly 700 communities.
📋 Title: Field Merchandiser
📍 Location: Winona, MN – Hybrid (Hallmark Marketing Company)
💰 Pay: $16–$18 per hour
⏰ Type: Part-time (6–10 hours/week)
📝 Summary: Hallmark is hiring a part-time Field Merchandiser to represent the brand at local retail stores — think grocery stores, drug stores, and department stores. You'll work independently to optimize product placement, maintain inventory, and support seasonal resets. It's a flexible, low-hours gig with a variable weekly schedule and annual pay increases for eligible employees.
🎨 Something Alive | Artist Reception for Theo Von Wiess // Wed, Mar 4 // 5:30PM–8:00PM // Nature Place La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Join us for the opening reception of artist Theo Von Wiess's showcase at The Gallery at The Nature Place, featuring still lifes and landscapes inspired by his travels and the Driftless Region.
🎣 Reel Story: A Fishing Roundtable (Finding Places to Fish In Our Area) // Thu, Mar 5 // 5:30PM // Sparta Free Library // Event Link ➡️
Join a fishing roundtable at Sparta Free Library to learn about fishing, fly-fishing, fly tying, and exploring local fishing spots. This event is intended for adults and teens.
🎶 Water Music: Quince Ensemble // Thu, Mar 5 // Minnesota Marine Art Museum // Event Link ➡️
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is excited to continue its partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra to bring you another season of Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM, featuring the Quince Ensemble.
🎨 Craft Night: Mosaic Wall Art // Thu, Mar 5 // 6:00PM // Fat Pat's Brewery // Event Link ➡️
Join Joleen Emery for a craft night creating a 10" square mosaic wall art piece. All supplies and instructions are included.
🎷 Jazz Night // Thu, Mar 5 // 7:30PM–11:30PM // Popcorn Tavern // Event Link ➡️
Loose grooves, smooth swings, and cozy jazz vibes all night long. Come sip, listen close, and let the music do its thing.
Friday, March 6
5:00 PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // PJ 4 // FREE
6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
6:30 PM // The Freighthouse // Joe and Jackie Cody at the freight house. // FREE
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // The B-Sides // FREE
7:00 PM // Adam's St Pub // Andy Hughes // FREE
7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel // Derek Ramnarace & Friends // $8
7:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Tabasco Cat // FREE
7:30 PM // First Congregational Church // UWL Concert Choir & Treble Chorus: Confluence // FREE
7:30 PM // Leo & Leona's Roadhouse & Tavern // Richard Smith // $25
8:00 PM // The Tavern // Fayme & Tripp play The Tavern (country/Americana music) // FREE
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Wurk // $10
Saturday, March 7
7:00 PM // Hei N Löw Bar // Fayme & Tripp live at Hei N Löw Bar // FREE
7:00 PM // Leo & Leona's Roadhouse & Tavern // ️ Switchback // $25
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