Rise & shine—it’s Monday. Let’s start it with good vibes. ☕️☀️
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🏡 we highlight a local organization doing great work in our community
🔥 best happenings in the Coulee Region
🗞 all the good news you might have missed over the weekend
Alright—time to fuel up on the good stuff. 👇


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Cyclists compete in 12th annual La Crosse Omnium Race Weekend (News 8000)
HorseSense hosts fundraiser to support adaptive horseback riding (News 8000)
Eagles end regular season with sweep over UW-Stevens Point (News 8000)
Young artist designs winning button for La Crescent Applefest 2025 (News 8000)
Hundreds compete in La Crosse Marathon spanning from Sparta to Riverside Park (News 8000)
Local artisans showcase handmade goods at Spring Market on the Mississippi (News 8000)
La Crosse's Caledonia Park Place one of 27 projects getting WEDC Vibrant Spaces grant (WXOW)
UW-La Crosse Conducts Volunteer Archaeology Survey near Stoddard (WXOW)



This week, we're shining a light on the DeSoto Area Lions Club—a nonprofit that truly lives its motto: “We Serve.” Whether it’s fundraising for local causes or lending a hand to neighbors in need, their dedication to the community runs deep. Thank you to the Lions for showing up, stepping in, and making a difference. 💛
📲 Follow along with their work and events here: DeSoto Area Lions Club on Facebook



🐿 North American Squirrel Association Fundraiser Banquet @ Onalaska Omni Center // Wednesday, 4pm-8pm // [LINK]
🍽 Spring Rolls with Tan Pham @ Holmen Area Community Center // Wednesday, 10am-11:30am // [LINK]
💐 Mother’s Day Kickoff: Bevvies & Bouquets @ Mt. La Crosse // Friday, 5pm-8pm // [LINK]
🖤 Emo Night @ 608 Brewing Company // Friday, 6:30pm-11:00pm // [LINK]
🌮 Cinco de Mayo @ Javavino // Today, 10am-8pm // [LINK]
🔴 Bingo Night @ American Legion Post 51 - West Salem // Today, 5:30pm-7:30pm // [LINK]
📚 Friends Monday Book Sale @ La Crosse Public LIbrary // Today, 9am-12pm // [LINK]




FRIDAY 05/09
7:30 PM // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // La Crosse Confluence (High-Energy Student Band – Classic Rock to Contemporary) ($11 ADV / $15 Door)
SATURDAY 05/10
6:00 PM // Moxie’s // The Sundogs (Classic Rock Covers – Tom Petty, Eagles, CCR & more) (No Cover)
7:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // SpaceHeaters with Unicycle Michael & The Zaz (Funk/Soul/Rock Fusion) ($10 Cover)
7:30 PM // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // Mr. Blink with The Killa-Watt Horns (Blues/Funk/Soul/Classic Rock) ($10 Cover)
SUNDAY 05/11
3:00 PM // HD Tavern (West Salem) // Quenten Brown (Acoustic Rock / Rhythm & Roll) (Free)


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Thanks for reading! ❤️
See you in the morning! ☀️
-Caleb

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