Wednesday, June 10

Edition #381

GOOD MORNING, COULEE

Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…

🛍 It’s Farmers Market season, baby. Keep up with all the local markets here »

🚨🎶 LAST CHANCE: The Driftless Urban Orchestra is bringing the sounds of nature to The Nature Place. See them in action »

💼 We’ve got some job opportunities for you to check out.

🧘‍♂️ Maximum wellness happening at Sunset Yoga hosted by Mt. La Crosse tonight »

🧈 There is something called Butterfest happening in Sparta this weekend. You had me at ‘butter’, my friend »

Alright, the day isn’t going to start itself. Let’s get movin’. 👇

THOUGHT

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”

Aesop

(GOOD) NEWS

  • La Crosse Fire Station No. 4 hosts story time // News 8 Now »

  • City of Onalaska opens new expansion of Dash Park // WXOW »

  • Local artist helps transform Riverside Park pavilion // WXOW »

  • Can you dig it? Archaeology students from UWL search for buried “treasures” beneath the lawn of the Hixon House // WIZM »

WEATHER

🌅 Sunrise: 5:22am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:46pm · 🌙 Waning Crescent (27.5%)

WEDNESDAY // ⛈️ Scattered Thunderstorms · High 85°, Low 64° · Strong storms possible this afternoon — damaging winds, large hail, and tornado risk

THURSDAY // ⛈️ Thunderstorms · High 73°, Low 58° · 82% storm chance — another significant weather day

FRIDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 79°, Low 61° · Storms clear, beautiful rebound

SATURDAY // 🌦️ PM Thunderstorms · High 78°, Low 55° · Pleasant morning, storms return by afternoon

SUNDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 73°, Low 53° · Cooler and comfortable

MONDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 70°, Low 54° · Quiet and mild

TUESDAY // 🌧️ Showers · High 72°, Low 55° · Rain returns late in the week

⚠️ Heads Up: Today's storms could be severe — damaging winds, large hail, and a tornado cannot be ruled out. Know where to shelter and stay weather-aware this afternoon and evening. Thursday brings more storms at 82%. Friday is the clear window — plan accordingly.

HAPPENINGS

🛍️ Holmen Farmers Market | Holmen American Legion Post 284 Wed, Jun 10 · 3:00–6:00PM · Visit the Holmen Farmers Market at the Holmen American Legion, featuring fresh produce and local goods. Learn More →

🛍️ Galesville Farmer Market | Galesville Square Wed, Jun 10 · 4:00–7:00PM · Shop farm-fresh produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted soaps and body care products, local maple syrup, and so much more every Wednesday and Saturday. Learn More →

📅 Wednesday Moms Walk at Groovy Grounds | Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee Wed, Jun 10 · 9:00AM–12:00PM · Join other moms for a relaxed, self-guided walk, allowing you to move your body, connect with others, and enjoy coffee, breakfast, or a chat afterwards. Kids are welcome to join with strollers, bikes, or scooters. Learn More →

🎷 “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” conducted by Ryan Waldhart | Riverside Park Wed, Jun 10 · 7:00PM · Join the La Crosse Concert Band for "Oh, the Places You'll Go", a free Dr. Seuss-inspired musical tour of the world. Concerts are held Wednesdays in June and July and include a Children's March. Learn More →

🎸 La Crescent Live with Mr. Blink | La Crescent Live Wed, Jun 10 · 5:30–7:30PM · Join La Crescent Live for their first free summer concert featuring Mr. Blink. Learn More →

☕ Coffee & Conversations – Sip, Share, Connect | JavaVino Wed, Jun 10 · 8:00–10:00AM · Make mornings meaningful! Coffee & Conversations offers connection, resources, and a warm welcome—no program, just good people and good coffee. Learn More →

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JOBS

📋 Title: Operations Coordinator

📍 Location: Viroqua, WI (Wonderstate Coffee)

💰 Pay: $16 - $25 an hour

Type: Full-time

📝 Summary: Wonderstate Coffee — a solar-powered, award-winning Driftless roaster since 2005 — is hiring an Operations Coordinator to serve as the connective tissue between production, sourcing, sales, and fulfillment. The role centers on inventory coordination, demand planning, and purchasing for someone who thrives on bringing structure and efficiency to complex systems.

📋 Title: IT Systems & Network Engineer

📍 Location: Onalaska, WI (Coulee Bank)

💰 Pay: $81,264 - $121,896 a year

Type: Full-time, hybrid (3 days in-office, up to 2 remote); on-site in La Crosse or Onalaska

📝 Summary: Coulee Bank, a family-owned community bank, is hiring an IT Systems & Network Engineer to serve as the senior technical lead owning the day-to-day operation, reliability, and security of its network and core systems. It's a hands-on role for someone who enjoys both engineering work and solving complex end-user issues, with a generous benefits package including profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and 19 PTO days.

📋 Title: Assistant Manager

📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (La Crosse Queen Cruises)

💰 Pay: $20 - $28 an hour

Type: Full-time

📝 Summary: La Crosse Queen Cruises is seeking an energetic, guest-focused Assistant Manager to help lead daily operations aboard one of the Midwest's most iconic riverboat attractions. This hands-on role supports the ticket office, gift shop, reservations, and guest service operations in a unique waterfront environment on the Mississippi — where every day brings new people and experiences.

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