Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…

🐈 A Pet of the Week that loves sunshine as much as you do

🍿🎳 The Rivoli Theatre & Pla-More Lanes are teaming up to give you all the nostalgia. Here’s what’s happening this weekend »

🛍️ La Crescent & West Salem city wide garage sales this weekend

💼 Jobs for you to check out—and one of them comes from our friends at Markos Apparel downtown

Alright. Let’s get to the good stuff. 👇

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🌅 Sunrise: 5:41am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:22pm · 🌙 Waning Crescent (14.2%)

WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 72°, Low 45° · Sunshine and clouds, clear tonight

THURSDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy · High 76°, Low 56° · Warm under gray skies

FRIDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 84°, Low 55° · Hot and bright — best day of the stretch

SATURDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 83°, Low 58° · Still gorgeous — enjoy the weekend

SUNDAY // ⛈️ Thunderstorms · High 73°, Low 58° · 61% storm chance — have a plan B

MONDAY // ⛈️ Thunderstorms · High 66°, Low 48° · Storms continue — 65% chance

TUESDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy · High 69°, Low 51° · Storms clear, cooler air settles in

⚠️ Heads Up: Friday and Saturday are the week's highlights — mid-80s and mostly sunny. Sunday and Monday bring back-to-back storm chances, so make the most of the weekend while it lasts.

👵 Senior Fair // Wed, May 13 // 10:00AM–12:00PM // Omni Center // Event Link ➡️

Discover vital resources and volunteer opportunities at the Senior Fair! Connect with local organizations and county services designed for seniors.

📖 Coulee Region Humane Society Story Time // Wed, May 13 // 10:15AM–10:45AM // Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library // Event Link ➡️

Join the Coulee Region Humane Society for stories, learn about wildlife babies, and meet an animal friend! Perfect for ages 3-7, no registration needed.

📚 Author Visit: Nickolas Butler // Wed, May 13 // 6:00PM–7:00PM // Onalaska Public Library // Event Link ➡️

Meet acclaimed author Nickolas Butler as he discusses his new novel, A Forty Year Kiss, set in nearby Chippewa Falls. Get your copy signed after the talk!

🎸 PJ 4 [LIVE] // Wed, May 13 // 5:00PM–8:00PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // Event Link ➡️

PJ Leehey, an independent artist from the Coulee Region, will perform a live set of folk, pop, and rock music at Grounded Patio Cafe.

💰 $8,000 Jackpot + 1/8 Beef/$500 Fuel Card/$500 Grocery Card + TimeOut Catering! // Wed, May 13 // 6:00PM–8:15PM // City of Onalaska Omni Center // Event Link ➡️

Join the Beer By Bike Brigade for a night of bingo, raffles, and the chance to win a jackpot of $8,000, 1/8 beef, a $500 fuel card, or a $500 grocery card. Enjoy catering by Shelly's TimeOut Catering.

🎨 West Salem School District Senior Art Exhibit Reception // Thu, May 14 // 6:00PM–7:30PM // Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts // Event Link ➡️

Celebrate the creativity of West Salem's graduating class of 2026 at their Senior Art Exhibit Reception. Discover inspiring works at the Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts.

🛍️ West Salem Historical Society- Village Wide Rummage Sales // Thu, May 14 // 8:00AM–2:00PM // West Salem Village Wide Rummage Sales // Event Link ➡️

Hunt for treasures at the West Salem Village Wide Rummage Sales! Grab a map and explore countless sales for the perfect family find.

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📋 Title: Part-Time Sales Associate

📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Markos Apparel)

💰 Pay: $13–$16 per hour

⏰ Type: Part-time (~10 hours/week, Tue/Wed + weekend availability)

📝 Summary: Markos Apparel, a family-owned downtown La Crosse clothing store serving the community for over 100 years, is looking for a warm, dependable Sales Associate to help customers, handle transactions, and keep the store looking great. Retail experience preferred but not required — personality and reliability matter most.

🔗 Apply here

📋 Title: Marketing & Equipment Listing Specialist

📍 Location: Onalaska, WI (Fleet XL Inc)

💰 Pay: $28–$31 per hour

⏰ Type: Full-time

📝 Summary: Fleet XL, a growing semi-trailer and transportation equipment dealership, is hiring a hands-on Marketing & Equipment Listing Specialist to photograph equipment, write listings, manage inventory across platforms, and support the sales team — both in the office and out in the yard.

🔗 Apply here

📋 Title: Environmental Specialist (Land Use/Septic)

📍 Location: Caledonia, MN (Houston County)

💰 Pay: $27.09–$35.65 per hour

⏰ Type: Full-time (40 hours/week) — Apply by May 22, 2026

📝 Summary: Houston County is hiring an Environmental Specialist to assist the Environmental Services Director with land use permitting, septic system inspections, wetland conservation, zoning compliance, and feedlot oversight. Much of the work is independent and includes time outdoors. A great opportunity for someone with an environmental or land management background in a scenic part of the region.

🔗 Apply here

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