Wednesday, June 24
Edition #390

GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
🎶 Free outdoor music, courtesy of Double Take tonight at La Crescent Live »
💼 Time to get to work? Check out our featured job listings for some of the best opportunities in the Coulee Region this week.
☕️ You get a coffee, the kids get story time. About trains. In a train. Now that’s what I call win-win parenting »
🧘 Slow things down this week with Yoga in the Garden @ The Nature Place »
Alright, people. Let’s do this. 👇
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THOUGHT
“You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world's happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.”

(GOOD) NEWS
UWL unveils 10-foot stainless steel “Eagle in the L” sculpture // News 8 Now »
Loggers pick up 5th straight win 12-2 over Green Bay // News 8 Now »
70-year-old golfer takes on 200-hole fundraiser // News 8 Now »
Years-long effort to rehabilitate part of Lake Onalaska officially underway // WXOW »
Viroqua Shakespeare Festival returns with a modern take on "Romeo and Juliet" // WXOW »
WEATHER
🌅 Sunrise: 5:23am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:51pm · 🌙 Waxing Gibbous (79.6%)
WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy · High 81°, Low 56° · Stray storm possible, but mostly a fine day
THURSDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy · High 77°, Low 57° · Comfortable and calm heading into the weekend
FRIDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy · High 79°, Low 60° · Another mild one to close out the week
SATURDAY // ☀️ Mostly Sunny · High 83°, Low 68° · Best patio day of the stretch
SUNDAY // ⛈️ AM Thunderstorms · High 88°, Low 74° · Get errands done early — storms roll through in the morning
MONDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 92°, Low 74° · Hot one — stay hydrated
TUESDAY // ⛈️ Isolated Thunderstorms · High 91°, Low 70° · Steamy with another storm chance to end June
⚠️ Heads Up: Temps climb into the low 90s by Monday with high humidity — heat index could make it feel hotter than it reads.
HAPPENINGS
🎹 Ryan Howe - Piano Solo | Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge Wed, Jun 24 · 5:30–8:30PM · Enjoy a dynamic piano and vocal performance by Ryan Howe, featuring reharmonized 70s/80s tunes, standards, and original compositions. Learn More →
📚 Storytime at Groovy Grounds | Groovy Grounds Bistro + Coffee Wed, Jun 24 · 10:00–10:45AM · Bring the kiddos to Groovy Grounds Bistro for a weekly storytime right after the Moms Walk. Enjoy stories, songs, and a fun morning together with coffee and treats nearby. Learn More →
📚 Social Security, Medicare, and Retirement Seminar | Winona State University- Solarium- Kryzsko Commons Wed, Jun 24 · 6:00–7:30PM · Learn strategies to maximize your Social Security benefits, understand Medicare options, and develop a thoughtful retirement income strategy at this complimentary presentation. Learn More →
Parent and Kids Weekly Pottery | All Glazed Up Wed, Jun 24 · 4:00–5:30PM · A gentle introduction for children ages 7+ to on-the-wheel pottery — bring a parent and create together. Learn More →
🪄 The Magic Of Isaiah | Houston City Park Wed, Jun 24 · 10:00AM · Enjoy a fast-paced, high-energy, interactive magical performance that is sure to please all ages. Learn More →
🧘 Sunset Yoga | Mt. La Crosse Ski & Snowboard Area | Patio Wed, Jun 24 · 5:30–8:00PM · Flow into evening bliss with sunset yoga on the Mt. La Crosse patio, followed by a refreshing social hour. All levels welcome for this scenic Vinyasa experience. Learn More →
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JOBS
📋 Title: Assistant Men's & Women's Tennis Coach / Fieldhouse Facilities Coordinator
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse)
💰 Pay: Not listed
⏰ Type: Full-time, 9-month appointment; evening and weekend hours required
📝 Summary: UW-La Crosse is hiring a combined Assistant Tennis Coach and Fieldhouse Facilities Coordinator to support the Eagles' athletics program. The coaching half assists with recruiting, practice, and competition prep for the men's and women's tennis teams, while the facilities half helps create a top-quality environment for all 21 intercollegiate teams and their events.
📋 Title: Assistant Municipal Court Clerk
📍 Location: Onalaska, WI (City of Onalaska)
💰 Pay: $25.75 - $29.49 an hour
⏰ Type: Part-time, 26 hours per week
📝 Summary: The City of Onalaska is hiring a detail-oriented, part-time Assistant Municipal Court Clerk to support the Joint Municipal Court Supervisor and Judge. The role handles legal documents, court dockets, and data entry while serving as a key point of contact for the public — ideal for an organized candidate who thrives on variety.
📋 Title: Executive Director
📍 Location: Winona, MN (Minnesota Marine Art Museum)
💰 Pay: $80,500 - $130,000 a year
⏰ Type: Full-time, exempt
📝 Summary: The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization's artistic vision, programming, and fiscal and institutional priorities. Reporting to the Board, this dynamic leader will guide a talented staff and build partnerships that keep MMAM an engaged force in the Winona community, across Minnesota, and beyond.
COULEE CALLS IT
Kicking off your shoes without untying them. 👟
PETS

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LIVE MUSIC
Wednesday, June 24
4:30 PM // Riverside Park // OWLs Fly to Band Concert @ Riverside Park // FREE
5:00 PM // Big Al's Pizza // Brady James — Music on the Patio at Big Al's // FREE
5:00 PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // Cass Magpie [LIVE] // FREE
5:00 PM // Mirage Sports Bar // Neil Knutson LIVE // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Ryan Howe - Piano Solo // FREE
5:30 PM // La Crescent Live // La Crescent Live with Double Take // FREE
5:30 PM // Norskedalen Nature & Heritage Center // Norskedalen's Music in the Valley 2026 // FREE
6:00 PM // Esofea County Park // Good Morning Bedlam - at Esofea-Rentz // FREE
6:00 PM // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Shake of the Day // FREE
6:00 PM // Peter's Biergarten // Clint Meye // FREE
6:30 PM // Evans Bosshard Park // Sparta Concerts in the Park ~ Home Grown Tomatoes // FREE
7:00 PM // Riverside Park // "No Strings Attached" conducted by Michelle Jensen // FREE
Thursday, June 25
3:30 PM // 1905 Tap & Brew // Live Music: Jay Hoffman | New Album Night | 1905 Tap & Brew // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Lexie Lakmann // FREE
6:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // The Flyin' A's @ Trempealeau Hotel // FREE
6:00 PM // Moxie's // Quenten Brown LIVE // FREE
7:00 PM // Villa St. Joseph Land // Sound Immersion at Sunset // FREE
8:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Dave Orr's Blues Night // FREE
Friday, June 26
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by Doug Mahlum // FREE
5:00 PM // Big Al's Pizza // Tom Conrad — Music on the Patio at Big Al's // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Greg Balfany Trio // FREE
5:30 PM // The Stone Barn // Allison Sky at The Stone Barn // FREE
6:00 PM // Lawrence Lake Marina // Remix LIVE // FREE
6:00 PM // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Fool Hardy // FREE
6:30 PM // Time Travelers 5pc band // Moose Club Music - Time Travelers // FREE
6:30 PM // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Foolhardy Band // FREE
7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // DIVE BAR KARAOKE! // FREE
7:00 PM // Hilltop Bar & Grill // Wire City Ramblers // FREE
7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // The Mascot Theory Duo at The Trempealeau Hotel // FREE
7:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Elvis Impersonator Tony Rocker LIVE // $5
8:00 PM // Robins Nest // The UnLucky 7s // FREE
8:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Payton Eilers @ Whiskey River // FREE
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