Happy Wednesday, my friends. Welcome to a new day in the Coulee Region.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🐶 Everyone’s favorite segment—Pet of the Week
🔥 Looking to make a career move? We’ve got you covered…
🎶 Live music updates (and sports, too)
No point in dilly-dallying—let’s dive in. 👇


Something to get your day going.👇
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Collecting scrap metal for a good cause // WXOW »
'Carry The Load' makes stop in Onalaska on nationwide Memorial Day tour // News 8000»
Onalaska to install AED's in public areas in the coming weeks // News 8000 »


🏨 Hotel General Manager
Hotels – La Crosse, WI | $70,000–$80,000/year (Full-time)
Lead daily hotel operations in the Onalaska/La Crosse area, overseeing departments like front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance. This role focuses on guest satisfaction, staff leadership, and financial management. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of hotel management experience, with preference given to those with IHG brand familiarity. Benefits include paid time off, training, employee discounts, and career growth opportunities.
🔗 Apply here
🌳 Parks Laborer
City of Onalaska – Onalaska, WI | $25.00–$28.08/hour (Full-time)
Join the Parks & Recreation department and help maintain Onalaska’s parks, trails, playgrounds, aquatic facilities, and green spaces. This full-time role involves a variety of hands-on tasks like landscaping, maintenance, snow removal, irrigation, and equipment upkeep. Ideal for applicants with experience in turf management, forestry, or aquatic facility operations. Includes generous benefits and potential for advancement based on experience.
🔗 Apply here
💼 Benefits Advisor
Baumgartner Insurance Agency – Winona, MN | $81,582–$101,192/year (Full-time or Part-time)
Provide guidance to clients and employees on benefits programs, eligibility, enrollment, and compliance. This role involves analyzing data, managing benefit documentation, and delivering high-quality customer service. Ideal for candidates with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Bonus and commission opportunities available.
🔗 Apply here
🚚 Route Driver
Culligan – La Crosse, WI | $40,000–$60,000/year (Full-time)
Join Culligan as a Route Driver delivering water treatment products to homes and businesses. This role includes driving a company vehicle, managing invoices, providing customer service, and maintaining equipment cleanliness. Benefits include paid training, company phone/tablet, advancement opportunities, 401(k) match, and health insurance. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and hold a valid driver’s license.
🔗 Apply here






😼 Meet Vanessa.
She doesn’t chase mice—she judges them.
This week’s Pet of the Week brings poise, mystery, and just a hint of disdain. We’re honored she’s letting us exist in her presence.


WEDNESDAY 05/07
6:00 PM // Moxie’s // MadLee Band (Live Outdoors – No Cover)
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Open Jam Night (All Skill Levels – 21+, No Cover)
THURSDAY 05/08
6:30 PM // Schmidty’s // Randy Erickson (Live Singalong Set – No Cover)
FRIDAY 05/09
7:00 PM // Moxie’s // The Sundogs (Classic Rock Covers – No Cover)
7:30 PM // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // La Crosse Confluence (High-Energy Student Band – $11 ADV / $15 Door)
8:00 PM // The Rookery // Hillbilly Rocketship (Party Country – No Cover)
8:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Banter (Nostalgic Rock/Pop/Oldies – No Cover)
8:00 PM // Robins Nest (French Island) // The B-SideS (Rock – No Cover)
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // SpaceHeaters with Unicycle Michael & The Zaz (Funk/Soul/Rock Fusion – $10 Cover)
6:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel // Pinch Hitters (Eclectic Americana – $5+ Cash Donation)
SATURDAY 05/10
6:00 PM // Moxie’s // The Sundogs (Classic Rock Covers – No Cover)
6:00 PM // River Rats (French Island) // The UnLucky 7s Trio (Rock ’n’ Roll – No Cover)
6:30 PM // Larson’s General // Courtney Hartman & Sam Moss (Indie Folk – Ticketed)
7:30 PM // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // Mr. Blink with The Killa-Watt Horns (Blues/Funk/Soul – $10 Cover)
8:00 PM // HD Tavern (Holmen) // Spunky Bumpkins (Outdoor Tiki Stage – No Cover)
8:30 PM // Our Corner Bar // Static Echo (Rock – No Cover)
9:00 PM // The Vault Rockland (Rockland) // Abby Spencer Trio (Country – No Cover)
SUNDAY 05/11
2:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel // Twilights (Easy Jazz/Funk/American Songbook – $5+ Cash Donation)
3:00 PM // HD Tavern (Holmen) // Quenten Brown (Acoustic Rock / Rhythm & Roll – Free)


⚾ Baseball
La Crosse Central: Lost to Aquinas, 10–0, on Monday, May 5.
La Crosse Logan: Lost to Onalaska, 8–6, on Monday, May 5.
Onalaska: Defeated La Crosse Logan, 8–6, on Monday, May 5.
🥎 Softball
La Crosse Central: Lost to Arcadia, 10–0, on Friday, May 2.
La Crosse Logan: Defeated Luther, 13–3, on Friday, May 2.
Onalaska: Defeated Sparta, 8–0, on Monday, May 5.
📅 Thursday, May 8, 2025
⚾ Baseball
La Crosse Central baseball vs. Aquinas // 5:00 PM
La Crosse Logan baseball vs. Onalaska // 4:30 PM
🥎 Softball
La Crosse Logan softball @ Holmen // 5:00 PM
Onalaska softball vs. La Crosse Central // 5:00 PM


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That’s all for today—can’t wait to greet Thursday with you!
See you in the morning! ☀️
-Caleb

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