What’s up, people—welcome to Friday. Another great week in the Coulee Region. Feeling grateful today. ☕️
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🍽 #ThatLooksGood from a Coulee Crew partner
😀 Some Good News to make you smile
🔥 PACKED live music calendar for this weekend + check out GM Coulee Events »
Alright, for the final time this week—let’s get into it. 👇


Something to get your day going.👇
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Wisconsin fishing season opens May 3 with new online resource for anglers (News 8000)
UWL in need of men for Senior Speed Dating event (News 8000)
Winners of 2025 Conductor Wannabe competition announced (News 8000)
Local Eagle Scout creates new kayak boat launch at Blue Lake (News 8000)
Students explore trades at 'Build My Future' Onalaska event (News 8000)
Public session gathers input on potential La Crosse zoning code update (News 8000)
Tomah organization donates $2,500 to assist families experiencing homelessness (News 8000)
Saturday's 'Market on the Mississippi' may help you find the perfect gift (News 8000)
Prom Partnerships for La Crosse schools preparing for prom (WXOW)
Town of Liberty awarded the Conservation Excellence Award (WXOW)
Despite some setbacks, numbers strong for Borealis train (WIZM)



Nashie Sandie



⭐️ FEATURED: 🌸 Spring Market in the Valley in Coon Valley // Saturday, 8am-4pm // [LINK]
Hosted by Coon Valley Dairy Supply, this market is expected to feature a variety of vendors, offering an assortment of goods and products. Attendees can anticipate a lively atmosphere with opportunities to shop and engage with the local community.
🌽 Farmer’s Market @ Burns Park // Today, 3:30pm-6:30pm // [LINK]
🧘♀️ Poses & Pints @ Pearl Street Brewery // Saturday, 11am // [LINK]
📚 Book Sale @ Onalaska Public Library // Friday, 9am-5pm // [LINK]
🏞 Spring Market on the Mississippi @ Fox Hollow Golf Course and Events Center // Saturday, 9am-4pm // [LINK]
💫 Star Wars Trivia @ Fork & Fable Crafthouse // Saturday, 6pm-8pm // [LINK]
🗑 Downtown Clean Up @ Downtown Main St. // Saturday, 9am-1pm // [LINK]
🤝 Book Swap @ The Good Fight Community Center // Saturday, 10am-12pm // [LINK]




Eagle Scout completes project—raises money to create accessible canoe and kayak dock 👏


FRIDAY 05/02
3:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard (Trempealeau) // David Hartman (Soft Rock/Folk/Country) (Free)
6:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel (Trempealeau) // Saner & Gibbons (Variety Acoustic) (Free)
6:00 PM // Eagles Club (Sparta) // Horizon (Country) (Free)
6:00 PM // Peter’s Biergarten (Winona) // Under Paris Skies w/ Mike James (Gypsy Jazz / Latin Swing) (Free)
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 (Onalaska) // DOUBLE TAKE! (Classic Rock/Dance) (Free)
8:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Mason Neprud Band (Classic Rock) (Free)
8:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Adam Greuel & The Space Burritos (Country/Blues/Bluegrass/Rock) (Ticketed – $15 ADV / $20 DOS)
SATURDAY 05/03
2:00 PM // UWL Annett Recital Hall // UWL Symphonic Band: "Rev" (Classical/Contemporary) (Free)
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard (Trempealeau) // Sampson & Son (Classic Covers) (Free)
4:00 PM // Hei n Löw (Winona) // Katy and Neil on the patio (Acoustic/Variety) (Free)
5:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // The TwiLights (Jazz/Blues) ($10 Cover)
5:00 PM // Cat Daddy's Bar & Grill (Trempealeau) // Quenten Brown (Acoustic Rhythm & Roll) (Free)
5:00 PM // Stoney Creek Hotel (Onalaska) // Felix and Fingers - Dueling Pianos (Dueling Pianos) (Ticketed – $50)
6:00 PM // Peter’s Biergarten (Winona) // Shine (Classic Rock/Hard Rock/Country) (Free)
6:30 PM // Trempealeau Hotel (Trempealeau) // Monica Austin (Country) ($6 suggested cash contribution)
7:00 PM // Timmer's 10 Mile Pub // The B-Sides (Rock/Variety) (Free)
7:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill (West Salem) // American Standard (Classic/Modern Rock) (Free)
7:00 PM // Winona Arts Center (Winona) // Swamp Poppas (Cajun/Zydeco/Blues/Rock/Country) (Ticketed – $20 ADV / $25 Door)
7:00 PM // Main Street Saloon (Hokah) // Javier Trejo and Cheech (Jam/Folk) (Free)
7:00 PM // Red Barn Campground (Lansing, IA) // Community Acoustic Campfire Circle w/ Amanda Fahey (Folk/Singalong) (Free)
7:00 PM // Moxie's // UnHinged (Classic Rock / American Classics) (Free)
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Rock the Popcorn Tavern ft. Self-Titled, Minor Theft, JuiceNeck (Rock) ($10 Cover)
SUNDAY 05/04
1:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard (Trempealeau) // Jeani & The Dreamers (Dance/Party Band) (Free)
1:00 PM // Concordia Ballroom // Zweifel Brothers (Polka/Waltz) ($10 at the door)
2:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing (Winona) // Clay Fulton (Americana/Folk/Indie Pop) (Free)
2:00 PM // Vernon Vineyards (Viroqua) // Andy Hughes (Singer-Songwriter/Folk) (Free)
2:00 PM // River Rats Bar and Grill (French Island) // Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music (Acoustic) (Free)
2:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel (Trempealeau) // Jeremiah Tall (Alt-Country / Appalachian Folk) (Hat will be passed)
3:00 PM // St. Rose of Viterbo Convent // Spring Choral Concert (Choral/Classical) (Free – Limited Seating)
6:30 PM // Concordia Ballroom // Cassie and Maggie (Celtic Folk) (Ticketed – $15)


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What a week. Have an awesome weekend, my friends!
See you on Monday! ☀️
-Caleb

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