☀️🐶 Good Wednesday Morning, Coulee

☀️ Good Morning

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🐈 A very fluffy Pet of the Week is here to greet you this morning. Got one you want to share with the world? Submit your pet here »

💼 I have a few interesting job opportunities from around the area that I would love to share with you.

🎥 Would your child like to try Stop Motion Animation? The RAD has a class for that—and lots of other cool stuff, honestly. Sign them up here »

🕰 This is a newsletter that loves local history. Later this week, the La Crosse Area Heritage Center is hosting a presentation called La Crosse & Lumber 1844-1910. Learn about local lumber »

Alright, friends & neighbors, let’s do this. 👇

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La Crosse Area Community Foundation awards $25,000 grant to expand diaper bank // News 8 Now »

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🐾 Pet(s) of the Week: Neptune!

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📋 Title: Junior Interior Designer

📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (MK Redesign)

💰 Pay: $25–$35 per hour

⏰ Type: Part-time (15–20 hours/week) — Start date: Early June 2026

📝 Summary: MK Redesign, a La Crosse-based interior design studio specializing in residential remodels and new builds, is looking for a Junior Interior Designer to join their team. You'll work alongside Senior Designers on projects of all sizes — creating 2D/3D renderings, communicating with vendors, preparing client presentations, and assisting with furniture installations. Requires 2+ years of interior design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD or a similar program. Apply deadline: April 24, 2026.

🔗 Apply here

📋 Title: Sustainable Packaging & EPR Coordinator

📍 Location: Rochester, MN (Pharmaceutical Specialties)

💰 Pay: $75,000–$90,000 per year

⏰ Type: Full-time

📝 Summary: Pharmaceutical Specialties is hiring a Sustainable Packaging & EPR Coordinator to lead and expand their Extended Producer Responsibility compliance program. You'll sit at the intersection of regulatory compliance, sustainability, and cross-functional project management — partnering with Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to build the systems and reporting infrastructure needed to meet current and emerging packaging obligations across multiple states.

🔗 Apply here

📋 Title: Assistant Plant Manager

📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Trane Technologies)

💰 Pay: $137,800–$186,060 per year

⏰ Type: Full-time (On-site, 5 days)

📝 Summary: Trane Technologies — the birthplace of Trane and one of La Crosse's largest employers with 800+ employees — is hiring an Assistant Plant Manager to help lead their Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility. You'll oversee all operational activities across manufacturing, quality, safety, engineering, HR, and more, reporting directly to the Plant Manager. A high-impact leadership role at a globally recognized company with deep roots right here in the Coulee Region.

🔗 Apply here

🎸 Rick Paulson // Wed, Apr 15 // 5:00PM–8:00PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // Event Link ➡️

Rick Paulson performs live Americana music at Grounded Patio Cafe.

🍣 Fork & Fable's Sushi Night! // Wed, Apr 15 // 4:00PM // Fork & Fable Crafthouse // Event Link ➡️

Enjoy Sushi Night at Fork & Fable Crafthouse! The menu includes Fried Shrimp Roll, Soy-cured Salmon Roll, and Spicy Crab Roll.

💻 Tech Help Drop-In at Harry J. Olson // Wed, Apr 15 // 10:30AM–12:00PM // Harry J. Olson Senior Center // Event Link ➡️

The La Crosse Public Library is offering monthly Drop-In Technology help. Get assistance with new devices, mastering existing ones, troubleshooting issues, exploring features, and building confidence with technology.

🍷 Titanic Dinner at Le Chateau // Wed, Apr 15 // 6:00PM // Le Chateau // Event Link ➡️

Experience a Titanic-themed dinner with a 7-course meal and 5 wine pairings at Le Chateau. Guests can arrive early for cocktails.

🧠 Trivia Night: DISNEY Edition hosted by Rae and Lacey // Thu, Apr 16 // 7:00PM–9:00PM // No Name Bar // Event Link ➡️

Join Rae and Lacey for a Disney-themed trivia night at No Name Bar. Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun evening!

💃 Misty's Dance Class at The Museum // Thu, Apr 16 // 10:00AM–10:30AM // Children's Museum of La Crosse // Event Link ➡️

Join Misty's Dance Unlimited at the Children's Museum for a fun and energetic dance class designed for all experience levels. Kids will learn dance steps, build confidence, and enhance coordination.