☀️🎉 Good Friday Morning, Coulee

March 7, 2025

Happy Friday, everyone. Looking to get your day started right? Boy, have I got a newsletter for you. 

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🍽 A mouth-watering #ThatLooksGood (from a Coulee Crew participant)

🙂 Some news to make you smile. Cause that’s what we’re all about!

🎉 Final live music list for the weekend (there’s lots)

Well, that’s quite a list. And we’ve got even more than that to cover. So—let’s get to it. 👇

🎶 Song of the Day

It’s okay to tap your foot. 👇

*If you want to listen along as you read, scroll to the top right of this email and click “Read Online”.

💬 Today’s Thought

“Music always sounds better on Friday.”

-Lou Brutus

📰 Quick Hits

  • Disney magic enchants young minds at La Crosse Symphony Youth concert (News 8000)

  • La Crosse warming center in need (WIProud)

  • Emotional support dog now on duty at UWL campus (WIZM)

  • Plans for Hogan Administrative site unveiled on March 12 (WIZM)

  • Remodeling and building addition coming to La Crosse's Hungry Peddler (WXOW)

  • City of La Crosse may be ready to donate money to fund to help airlines serving regional airport (WIZM)

🌤 Weather (don’t panic, we’re gonna be fine)

Today, I’m happy to introduce a new Sunrise Sponsor! My friends TF Property Solutions are offering instant Spring to Good Morning, Coulee readers. Okay, not literally. But it’s gonna feel like Spring once you get all that JUNK out of your garage, basement, spare room/wherever you keep it.

You see, Bruce and his team have been helping homeowners from around the Coulee Region with junk removal at a reasonable rate all Spring—and we all know how good it can feel to just let go of that stuff.

The thing about the TF team is that they lovee to help people. From junk removal to remodels and handyman work—they offer affordable solutions to the problems that all homeowners encounter. Here’s a bit about Bruce, his team, and his company:

With over 20 years of combined experience in construction, remodeling, and real estate, Bruce and his partner Jacob expertly handle projects of all sizes—from full remodels to smaller tasks—with a specialization in concrete, windows, and doors.

(wow)

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think our brands would be a good fit for a collab? we could become best friends. hit me up: [email protected] or fill out this form

🍽 #ThatLooksGood

Today’s #ThatLooksGood comes from Muddled Thyme (a Coulee Crew Card Partner).

I would love to make some commentary about how good this looks, but I don’t want to cloud your viewing experience. You can see what this is. Trust your eyes. 😋

But I will say—if you think this looks good, you’re gonna love saving money on dishes like this from Muddled Thyme and our other partners. Get yours today »

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😀 News to Make You Smile

“I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.”

Local coffee company drops off a sweet treat for ABLE patients and staff

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 »

🎤 Razmataz Karaoke @ Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // 7pm-11pm // [LINK]

🛼 Food Drive Skating Special @ High Roller Skating Center of La Crosse // 4:00pm-8:30pm // [LINK]

🖼 Artist Reception @ Pump House Regional Arts Center // 5pm-7pm // [LINK]

🧠 Trivia Night @ Wired Rooster // 6pm // [LINK]

🧠 Trivia Night @ Daily Brew Co. // 7pm // [LINK]

🎱 Open 8 Ball Tournament @ The Corner Pocket // 6:30pm // [LINK]

🤸‍♀️ Morning Preschool Open Gym @ Dahl YMCA // 9am-11am // [LINK]

🔥 Win a Free Coulee Crew Card!

All you have to do is join this Facebook group. I’ll announce 1 winner from our group in the next 24 hours.

🏀 Local Sports Scores

Thursday 3/6

West Salem Girls Basketball vs. DeForest // W 51-43

Aquinas Girls Basketball @ Neillsville // W 53-38

🎶 Live Music

Friday 3/7

3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Curt Glenna (70s covers, light tunes)

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

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

5:30pm // Two Fathoms Brewing (Winona) // Milana Shira

6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Michael Grabner ($5 cover)

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

7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Spunky Bumpkins

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

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

7:30pm // Leo n Leona’s (Bangor) // Andy Hughes

8:00pm // Robin’s Nest // Bear Creek Band

8:00pm // Muddy Waters Saloon // Brian Beard Solo

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

2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Patina (celtic original music)

2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Gregg Hall and His Sisters From Another Mister (acoustic, folk, 70s rock)

4:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Tom Conrad

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

6:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing (Winona) // Andy Hughes

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

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

7:00pm // Hei n Low (Winona) // Chad Cagle (classic, contemporary, originals)

7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Paul Leithold (jazz)

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

8:00pm // Augie’s (Bangor) // One Accord

8:00pm // Alpine Inn // Billy Bronsted

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

Sunday 3/9

1:00pm // TnT’s Way Out // Brandon Baldwin

2:00pm // Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts // UWL Symphony Orchestra

2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Clay Fulton

3:00pm // Old Main Cultural Center (Galesville) // Eric Bisson ($10 tickets)

Great Gatsby Movie GIF by Sony

Ladies and gentlemen, the weekend. 🎉

Next Week on Good Morning, Coulee:

🏡 We’ll highlight an awesome organization in our community

🏛 Important civil updates

📈 We’ll pass 4,000 readers!

Have a great weekend. Wave to your neighbor for me. 👋

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