☀️ Good Morning. I’m feeling grateful for another Monday. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that believes a little local love goes a long way.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
📈 Good Morning, Coulee is nearing 6,000 subscribers. Our goal is 10,000 by our 1 year anniversary. have you referred your friends and colleagues to GM Coulee? There’s a birthday shoutout in it for you if you get to 3…
🍕 We’ll announce the winner of our $25 Pizzeria Dolorosa Gift Card from Friday’s trivia challenge. We had 179 correct answers (wow). I hope you won!
🎶 Our area is lucky to have so much free, live outdoor music. Have you checked out Great River Sound yet? It’s happening this Tuesday »
🏡 It’s Monday. And on Mondays, we highlight our favorite community causes, organizations, and other non-profit purposes that make our community the special place that it is.
❤️ Looking for a reason to get down to The Freight House? Team One Mile will be in town to raise awareness for their organization, which supports veterans and their families. Plus, there will be some live entertainment »
Alright, time to dive in. Come check out what’s new. 👇
On Friday, we conducted a trivia with a price incentive. The question was:
La Crosse’s Oktoberfest is one of the largest in the Midwest, but do you know when the first one was held?
A) 1955
B) 1961
C) 1965
D) 1970
The correct answer was: B) 1961
Did You Win? Trivia results below…
Winner: [email protected]
Email me to coordinate delivery of your $25 Pizzeria Dolorosa Gift Card 😄
Own a business and want to sponsor our next trivia with a gift card? Email me! 📥: [email protected]
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Today’s prompt:
Handwrite a note ✍️
Take five minutes to write a short, kind note to someone in your life—a neighbor, coworker, or family member. It doesn’t have to be long; just a simple “I appreciate you” can mean the world.
A handwritten note stands out in a world of texts and emails—it feels personal, thoughtful, and lasting.
Pence, Woyak talk $100,000 donation match and getting Onalaska Lions all-abilities playground started // WIZM »
UWL Eagles kick off practice with eyes on fifth straight playoff run // News 8 Now »
Matt's Auto Repair partners with Riley's Rescue to find kittens new homes // News 8 Now »
Families in La Crosse G.E.T. fresh for back-to-school season // News 8 Now »
News 8 Now's 'Stuff the Bus' pickup hosted at Dahl YMCA // News 8 Now »
Emplify Health by Gundersen hosts Community Night at Riverside Park // News 8 Now »
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🦉 In The Community: International Owl Center
Just a short drive from La Crosse, you’ll find something truly one-of-a-kind: the International Owl Center in Houston, MN—the only all-owl education center in the United States.
Visitors can:
Meet 4–5 live owls up close 🦉
Touch wings and tails from species around the world
See children’s owl art collected globally
Join a scavenger hunt or catch one of their engaging live owl programs
The gift shop is full of unique owl-inspired items (many made locally), and admission isn’t required to browse.
Right now, the Owl Center is working on an exciting expansion: they’ve purchased 4.5 acres on the edge of town and are raising funds to build a larger facility that can house up to 28 owls while serving visitors and the community even better.
👉 Learn more or plan your visit: internationalowlcenter.org
🇺🇸 Team One Mile Benefit Concert @ The Freight House, La Crosse // Mon, Sep 8, 5:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Support veterans and their families with an evening of community, live music from Ashtyn Barbaree & Gaby Allong, and a special meet-and-greet with Team One Mile riders.
🎵 Great River Sound Free Concert – Ryan Howe @ Dash-Park, Onalaska // Tue, Aug 19, 6:30 PM // LINK ➡️
Enjoy a free summer evening of live music with local talent Ryan Howe, blending classics and originals in his own soulful style.
🥤 Food Groupies: Mocktails @ Sparta Free Library // Mon, Aug 18, 5:30 PM // LINK ➡️
Bring a dish to share and join in this month’s theme—mocktails! Enjoy hands-on fun, complimentary snacks, and community connection.
🌿 Taste of the Garden 2025 @ Kane Street Community Garden, La Crosse // Wed, Aug 20, 5:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Sip local beer and wine, enjoy garden-inspired bites, and support The Hunger Task Force during this relaxing summer evening fundraiser.
🎨 Paint, Pick, and Sip with Emma @ The Market, Trempealeau // Fri, Aug 22, 6:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Enjoy an evening of creativity with painting, a mini floral bouquet, and cocktails available for purchase—perfect for a relaxing night out.
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Make it a Monday for the books, my friend.
See you in the morning! ☀️
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