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☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee

☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee

May 8, 2025

Caleb Lombardo
May 08, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

Happy Thursday—and welcome to the 100th edition of Good Morning, Coulee! 🎉

It’s been a lot of fun—and I’m looking forward to the next 100 and beyond. Thanks for joining me this morning and every other morning.

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🎁 I have a PRESENT for you 🫵 in celebration of our 100th edition

🕰 a moment in time that highlights some local history

💐 a special what’s happenin’ to give you some Mother’s Day activities

You ready? Let’s do this. 👇

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Something to get your day going.👇

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La Crosse council president Dickinson on city administrator, WI DOT decisions and traffic // WIZM »
Getting to know GROW La Crosse and its upcoming Plant Sale & More // WIZM »
Budweiser Clydesdales coming to La Crosse’s Big River Rally // WIZM »
New mural idea proposed by La Crosse arts board featuring nationally known artist // WIZM »
Small Business Roundtable on cutting costs and clean energy // WXOW »
Riverfest 2025 Commodore and First Mate announced: WXOW's own Dustin Luecke and wife Dominique Luecke // WXOW »
HELP Grant assists pollinator habitats and cuts costs in La Crescent // WXOW »
Riding high into the postseason; UW-La Crosse prepares for playoff baseball with experienced group // News 8000 »
La Crosse schools celebrate 'Thank a Teacher Day' // News 8000 »

📸: Murphy Digital Collection

Medary Saddlery on Pearl Street, 1892

💐 SPECIAL EDITION: Mother’s Day 💐

🥂 Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch @ Radisson Hotel La Crosse // Sunday, 10am // [LINK]

🍽 Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Waterfront // Sunday, 9am // [LINK]

🍰 Mother’s Day Mimosa & Dessert Bar @ Elmaro Vineyard // Sunday, 12pm // [LINK]

🍽 Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Charmant // Sunday, 8am // [LINK]

🌼 Mother’s Day Wildflower Hike @ Mount Hosmer Park // Sunday, 10am // [LINK]

I’ve done the hard part—I’ve gathered dozens of Mother’s Day happenings. All you have to do is click this link » and pick your favorite.

THURSDAY 05/08

6:00 PM // Red Barn Campground (Lansing, IA) // Forrest McCurren (Roots/Americana – Free)
6:30 PM // Schmidty’s (La Crosse) // Randy Erickson's Singalong Sideshow (Live Singalong – No Cover)

FRIDAY 05/09

6:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel // Pinch Hitters (Eclectic Americana – $5+ Donation)
7:00 PM // Moxie’s (La Crosse) // The Sundogs (Classic Rock Covers – No Cover)
7:00 PM // TJ Hunters (Lansing, IA) // Blue Collar 40 (Rock/Country – Free)
7:30 PM // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // La Crosse Confluence (High-Energy Student Band – $11 ADV / $15 Door)
8:00 PM // The Rookery (La Crosse) // Hillbilly Rocketship (Party Country – No Cover)
8:00 PM // Alpine Inn (La Crosse) // Banter (Nostalgic Rock/Pop/Oldies – No Cover)
8:00 PM // Robins Nest (French Island) // The B-SideS (Rock – No Cover)
8:00 PM // Whiskey River (West Salem) // ember (Live Rock – No Cover)
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern (La Crosse) // SpaceHeaters + Unicycle Michael & The Zaz (Funk/Soul Fusion – $10 Cover)

SATURDAY 05/10

12:00 PM // Hei n Löw (Winona) // The Robins (Acoustic Duo – No Cover)
1:00 PM // Schwertel Family Farms (Dodge) // DFB – Darr Family Band (Country Rock – Free)
6:00 PM // Moxie’s (La Crosse) // 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 (La Crosse) // Courtney Hartman & Sam Moss (Indie Folk – Ticketed)
7:00 PM // Whiskey River (West Salem) // Gregg “Cheech” Hall (Country Rock – Free)
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 (Tiki Stage – No Cover)
8:30 PM // Our Corner Bar (La Crosse) // Static Echo (Rock – No Cover)
9:00 PM // The Vault Rockland (Rockland) // Abby Spencer Trio (Country – No Cover)
7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel // Joe & Vicki Price (Blues/Rock – $7 Cover)

SUNDAY 05/11

1:00 PM // Schwertel Family Farms (Dodge) // Don Harvey Duo (Acoustic Rock/Country – Free)
2:00 PM // Vernon Vineyards (Viroqua) // Fran Felton (Singer/Songwriter – Free)
2:00 PM // Tenba Ridge Winery (Blair) // Cousins K&J (Hits & One-Hit Wonders – Free)
2:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel // Twilights (Easy Jazz/Funk – $5+ Donation)
3:00 PM // HD Tavern (Holmen) // Quenten Brown (Acoustic Rock – Free)