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☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee
June 5, 2025

Good morning, Coulee Region. Welcome to Thursday, my friends.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🍪 steel your stomachs—Crumble is open tomorrow….here are the details »
🧵 an artisan market that’s a short, scenic drive away…happening this weekend »
🤝 at this newsletter, we support local small business 😤
🕰 we take a look back in time at local history
🎶 even more free music in Riverside park than usual this summer? read more »
Let’s kick the day off right. Dive in to our Thursday edition. 👇


You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️








Discover the Trends Shaping Tomorrow
Art, music, sports, entertainment, movies, and many other subjects—these elements define who we are as a society and how we express ourselves as a culture. Take a deep dive into the topics shaping our shared norms, values, institutions, and more.


La Crosse Fire Department to host free AED/CPR training Saturday // News 8000 »
New director appointed at La Crosse Public Library // News 8000 »
La Crosse Concert Band announces free summer concerts in Riverside Park // News 8000 »
Hilltoppers advance to regional final behind hat trick from Tevis // News 8000 »
WIAA State Track Championships expected to cause traffic delays in La Crosse // News 8000 »
Serving up memories: the King brothers' special tennis journey // News 8000 »
"More Than a Meal" provides just that // WXOW »
An innovative horror story told under a big top tent comes to La Crosse in June // WXOW »
Terry Bauer helps preview this summer’s Moon Tunes, which kicks off Thursday in La Crosse // WIZM »
Community saves La Crosse Community Theatre’s production led by kids with disabilities after feds cut funding // WIZM »




Compass Tree Consulting & Coaching
This week, we’re excited to spotlight someone who’s been helping people find their footing for over 40 years — Jim Castellano, also known as The Encourager.
Jim brings a rare blend of heart and experience to the table: ICU nurse, coach, speaker, leadership expert, and wellness guide. Through Compass Tree Consulting, he’s helping individuals and organizations across the Coulee Region rediscover balance, resilience, and clarity.
Whether you’re:
Navigating burnout in healthcare,
Building leadership confidence,
Trying to align your values with your work,
Or just looking for your own version of “true north”...
💡 Jim offers coaching, consulting, and speaking that gets to the root of what’s holding you back — with practical strategies, empathy, and plenty of encouragement.
From personal life coaching to cultural transformation inside healthcare systems, Compass Tree is where real growth begins.
📍 Want to support a business that supports people?
Give Compass Tree a follow, share their story, or check out more at:
🌐 compasstreeconsulting.com
📞 (715) 305-9357
Let’s keep showing up for the small businesses that make this community a better, healthier place to live and work.


🎶 Moon Tunes @ Riverside Park // TODAY, 5:30pm-8:00pm // GET GROOVY »
🍿 FREE Movie in the Park @ Village Park, West Salem // Today, 8:45pm // MOANA 2 TONIGHT »
🎤 Open Mic @ the Root Note // Today, 7pm // LINK »
🧘♀️ Sunset Yoga @ Elmaro Vineyard // Today, 6pm // WINE INCLUDED »
🔥 Norse Market @ Market St, Westby // Today, 5pm-8pm // LINK »
🛋 FREE Furniture Bank @ Evergreen Elementary School // Today, 2pm-4pm // FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED »
🧠 Trivia Night @ Daily Brew Co. // Friday, 7pm // WIN PRIZES »
🍅 Farmers Market @ Burns Park // Friday, 3:30pm-6:30pm // LINK »
🎤 LIVE MUSIC: the NOBZ @ Robin’s Nest // Friday, 8pm // NO COVER »




Thursday, June 5
06:00 PM // Moxie's // Winnie & Q // FREE
Friday, June 6
08:00 PM // Sparta Butterfest // Flashback Classic Rock // FREE
07:00 PM // Brick Sip Haus // Duncan Peterson LIVE // FREE
07:00 PM // Moxie's // Brianna Rae Band // FREE
05:30 PM // Boot Hill Pub // Quenten Brown // FREE
07:00 PM // Cat Daddy's Bar & Grill // Jared Alvarez // FREE
06:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel // Reggae Fest Warm-Up with Mike Oregano // $5
07:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Daddy's Girls // FREE
07:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Kaden Swanson // FREE
05:00 PM // Big Al's Pizza // Live Music // FREE
05:30 PM // Freighthouse Restaurant // J/Cat and Skeeter // FREE
07:00 PM // La Crosse Center // Dwight Yoakam: The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour // $58
03:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Classical Guitar by Chris Rude // FREE
08:00 PM // Robin's Nest // the NOBZ // FREE


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Alright—get out there and spread the good vibes.
See you tomorrow morning! ☀️


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