Monday, May 18
Edition #364
GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
🐶 You guys have submitted a lot of pets to be featured as our Pet of the Week. We have a backlog or more than 13 months worth of pets to feature. So I’m gonna start doing it twice per week instead of once per week. Lucky you.
🐐 Goat Snuggles this Tuesday at Rainbow Ridge Farms. And yeah—it’s exactly what it sounds like. Sign up here »
🗞️ We’ll catch up on local news from around the region. But, y’know, just the good stuff.
👶 Have you been looking for that mom friend group in your life? Maybe you can find it here »
❤️ I like to start off Mondays with a Do Good, Coulee prompt. It makes sure my focus is in the right spot headed into an always-busy week.
Alright, sunshine. Let’s get it. 👇
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TODAY’S THOUGHT
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”
TODAY’S (GOOD) NEWS
Hmong American Day showcases Hmong culture at Omni Center // News 8 Now »
Kids cast lines and learn conservation at Genoa National Fish Hatchery’s Kids Fishing Day // News 8 Now »
Westby celebrates 58th annual Syttende Mai // News 8 Now »
Fort McCoy opens its gates to the community for its 2026 Armed Forces Day open house // News 8 Now »
UWL celebrates 2026 Spring commencement // News 8 Now »
Salvation Army, Hunger Task Force provide monthly food distribution for La Crosse families // News 8 Now »
Searching for signs of local history, and even Elvis: scavenger hunting time for Logan High students // WIZM »
WEATHER REPORT
🌅 Sunrise: 5:36am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:27pm · 🌙 Waxing Crescent (6.2%)
MONDAY // 🌥️ Cloudy · High 76°, Low 56° · Stray storm possible by day, severe storms likely tonight
TUESDAY // 🌥️ Cloudy · High 59°, Low 43° · Storms clear, big cool-down arrives
WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 63°, Low 44° · Quiet and comfortable
THURSDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 66°, Low 47° · Warming up nicely
FRIDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 70°, Low 53° · Pleasant end to the work week
SATURDAY // 🌦️ PM Showers · High 75°, Low 57° · Warm but watch the afternoon sky
SUNDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 79°, Low 61° · Warm and mostly clear
⚠️ Heads Up: Tonight brings potentially severe storms — damaging winds and large hail possible with a 90% rain chance. Stay weather-aware after dark and have a safe spot ready.
HAPPENINGS
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💗 Featured Event Karma Yoga: Benefiting The Hunger Task ForceHosted by Living Simply Well 📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 🕐 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Living Simply Well — 103 State St, Holmen, WI 🎟️ $18 — Living Simply Well matches every registration; 100% of proceeds go to The Hunger Task Force A gentle, heart-centered yoga class where your practice gives back. Every dollar raised — doubled by Living Simply Well — goes directly to fighting hunger in our community. Yoga rooted in generosity, connection, and collective care. View Event Details → |
🤝 May SPARK! at Clearwater Farm // Mon, May 18 // 10:30AM–12:00PM // Clearwater Farm // Event Link ➡️
SPARK! is a free cultural program held on the third Monday of every month for individuals experiencing early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. The program offers engaging activities to stimulate conversation, provide support, and inspire creativity.
🐐 Goat Snuggling // Tue, May 19 // 5:00PM // Rainbow Ridge Farms B&B // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy an evening of goat snuggling at Rainbow Ridge Farms. Reservations are required, and the cost is $10 per person. There are two time slots available, 5 PM and 6 PM.
📚 BookTok Bingo // Tue, May 19 // 6:30PM–8:00PM // 608 Brewing Company // Event Link ➡️
Join 608 Brewing Company for a free BookTok Bingo event with book prizes.
🐾 Pints for a Purpose: La Crescent Animal Rescue // Tue, May 19 // 4:00PM–8:00PM // Turtle Stack Brewery // Event Link ➡️
Our monthly Pints for a Purpose event returns, benefiting the La Crescent Animal Rescue. 10% of all beverage sales and 100% cash tips go directly to the animal rescue.
👟 How to Pick the Right Shoe for You // Tue, May 19 // 12:00PM–1:00PM // Lunda Community Center // Event Link ➡️
Join podiatrist Dr. Nick Thompson for an hour-long seminar on how shoes impact your feet.
🧺 Community Picnic for Older Americans Month // Wed, May 20 // 11:00AM–3:00PM // Veteran's Memorial Park // Event Link ➡️
Celebrate Older Americans Month with a fun picnic, resource fair, and live music at Veteran's Memorial Park. Enjoy free bingo and community spirit.
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