Well hello there, friend. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that treats small talk like a superpower.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🕰 we turn the clock back…to 1920
🎲 looking to connect with others? give the library’s adult gaming lounge a try »
🤝 time to feature a small business in our community—cause that’s what we’re all about
🍻 are you going to brews and tunes at the omni tomorrow? here’s the deets »
Okay, my friends. Let’s get down to business. 👇
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New art exhibit showcases local artist's nostalgic portrayals of La Crosse landmarks // News 8000 »
Country Boom prepares for 3-day concert series // News 8000 »
Coulee Coalition seeks volunteers for 2025 homeless count // News 8000 »
Raising Cane's opens in La Crosse area August 19 // News 8000 »
La Crosse Pickleball Club celebrates 2 inspiring 88-year-old members at 'Legacy Night' event // News 8000 »
La Crosse County Tavern League donates $10,000 to New Horizons // WXOW »
Driftless Music Fest set for eclectic Saturday // WXOW »
Housing stability project receives $2500 gift from La Crosse Club members // WIZM »
9-year-old from Sparta area aims to become Junior Ranger // WIZM »
Small Business of the Week: Dregne’s Scandinavian Gifts
It’s not every day you find a business with a half-century of history under its belt—unless you live near Dregne’s in Westby. This beloved family-run shop has been bringing a bit of Scandinavia to the Coulee Region for 50 years. To celebrate, they’re throwing a proper anniversary party on Saturday, October 4, featuring live music, door prizes, guest authors, woodcarvers, rosemalers, and more.
If you’ve never been, this is the year to go. And if you have? You already know—it’s like walking into a cozy, handcrafted time capsule (and somehow leaving with six things you didn’t know you needed). Gratulerer med dagen, Dregne’s! 🎉
🍻 July Brews & Tunes @ Onalaska Omni Center // Tomorrow, 5pm-8pm // LINK »
🎤 Open Mic Night @ the Root Note // Today, 7pm-9pm // LINK »
🍃 Driftless Eco Explorers @ Great River Landing // Today, 11am // LINK »
🎶 Moon Tunes - Smoking Bandits & Matt Mahlum Band @ Riverside Park // Today, 5:30pm // LINK »
🧘♀️ Sunset Yoga @ Elmaro Vineyard // Today, 6pm // LINK »
🛶 Full Moon Paddle @ Lake Neshonoc // Today, 8pm // LINK »
✂️ Makerspace @ La Crescent Community Building // Today, 3pm-5pm // LINK »
FRIDAY, JULY 11
5pm // Big Al's Pizza // Allison Sky // FREE
5:30pm // Freight House Restaurant // James Grant // FREE
5:30pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // Milana Shira // FREE
6pm // Wisco 8, Sparta // Zeke // FREE
6pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // PJ Leehey // FREE
6pm // Footjoy Farm & Brewing, Melvina // Andy Hughes // FREE
6pm // Peter's Biergarten, Winona // Patina // FREE
6pm // Lawrence Lake Marina, Brownsville // Remix // FREE
6pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Gregg Hall // FREE
6pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Balkan Blue // FREE
7pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Pink Whiskey Band // FREE
8pm // Alpine Inn // Fayme Rochelle & The Waxwings // FREE
8pm // Popcorn Tavern // Maygen & The Birdwatcher // $10
SATURDAY, JULY 12
8pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Banter // FREE
9pm // Popcorn Tavern // Cassie Brady Trio // $5
9:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Jeff Erickson // FREE
SUNDAY, JULY 13
1pm // Angry's Way Out // Abbey Lane // FREE
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Almost Friday, people. Let’s lock in. 💪🔥
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