There’s that friendly face we were hoping for. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that makes local life feel like the main event.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🍽 looking for a place to eat? check out today’s #ThatLooksGood for inspo.
🌻 The folks at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge are hosting The Wonders of Nature—a guided walk through the refuge »
🧠 trivia time—want to win some coffee?
🥬 love the farmers market? me too, friend. They have a new location starting today—and they could use your support. here’s where they are at » want some more info? read our story on the new spot »
Alright, Friday is calling your name. Let’s get it started right. 👇
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
🧠 Ready to win a prize? Let’s lock in. Today, we are playing for a $10 gift card to Free Range Exchange!
🦆 Coulee Trivia Time! The Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge refuge near us is home to rolling prairies, wetlands, and forests that provide shelter for countless wildlife species.
Read our Monday edition to find out if you won!
Breast cancer survivor Bethany Poellinger tells her story ahead of Saturday’s Steppin’ Out In Pink // WIZM »
Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon to kick off September 29 // News 8 Now »
Steppin’ Out in Pink highlights importance of early detection // WXOW »
Hundreds gather for Women’s Fund Fall Luncheon in La Crosse // WXOW »
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🥬 Farmers Market at CITY HALL // Fri, Sep 12 // 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM // La Crosse City Hall // DETAILS ➡️
Stock up on fresh produce and local goods right outside City Hall — your Friday stop for farm-fresh finds!
🎉 Howie’s 80th Anniversary Party // Fri, Sep 12 // 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM // Howie’s La Crosse // DETAILS ➡️
Raise a glass to 80 years of Howie’s! Giveaways, specials, and a toast to decades of good food, drinks, and memories in La Crosse.
🥾 Check Out the Trails Weekly Hike Series // Fri, Sep 12 // 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM // Lower Hixon Forest // DETAILS ➡️
A peaceful 45-minute walk on the Lower Hixon Bicentennial path with a scavenger BINGO hunt for kids and adults alike.
🥞 Open House & Pancake Breakfast // Sat, Sep 13 // 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM // La Crosse Airport // DETAILS ➡️
Enjoy pancakes, sausages, and juice, plus planes, helicopters, K9 teams, an F16 simulator, and more family aviation fun. Hosted by Civil Air Patrol & AVCAP.
🐞 "All Things Insects" Discussion // Sat, Sep 13 // 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM // Pearl Street Books // DETAILS ➡️
Join local entomologist Barrett Klein for an engaging talk about the fascinating world of insects.
🎗️ Steppin’ Out in Pink // Sat, Sep 13 // 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM // Riverside Park // DETAILS ➡️
Join the 20th annual walk benefiting breast cancer research and patient programs at Emplify Health by Gundersen, with vendors, entertainment, and a community walk through downtown La Crosse.
🍎🎶 Apples, Pumpkins, Banjos – Get Pickin’ // Sun, Sep 14 // 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM // Eckers Apple Farm, Trempealeau // DETAILS ➡️
Pick your own apples, grab a pumpkin, sip cider in the beer garden, and enjoy live music by Lojo with food truck favorites from Betty’s Tacos.
🍽: Braised Beef Short Ribs
📍: Pogreba
Friday, September 12
3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // James Grant // FREE
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // PJ 4 // FREE
5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Joe and Jackie Cody // FREE
6:00pm // Skeleton Crew Brew // Irene Keenan Jr. // FREE
6:00pm // Footjoy Farm and Brewing, Cashton // Fayme Rochelle Trio // FREE
6:30pm // The Freighthouse Restaurant // Saner & Gibbons // FREE
7:00pm // Winona Arts Center // Opposable Thumbs // $18
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus, Tomah // Lonesome Steel // FREE
8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Charlie Rauls // FREE
8:00pm // HD Tavern // Overplayed Band // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // Olson Project // FREE
8:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill, Trempealeau // Abbey Lane // FREE
8:00pm // Alpine Inn // Jackie Treehorn & the Malibu Sheriffs // FREE
9:00pm // No Name Bar, Winona // Push and Turn, Lost Island Society & Will Effertz // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Popcorn House Band // $10
Saturday, September 13
3:00pm // Schwertel Family Farm, Trempealeau // Abbey Lane // FREE
4:00pm // The Red Pines // Remix LIVE // FREE
6:00pm // Adams Street Pub // Randy Erickson's Singalong Sideshow // FREE
6:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // Sugar Loafers Live // FREE
6:00pm // Moxie’s Tiki Bar // Blue Collar 40 // FREE
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones // $7
6:30pm // The Freighthouse Restaurant // Saner & Gibbons // FREE
7:00pm // Pearl Street Gallery // Pearl Street Jams – Mason Neprud Band & Self-Help Tapes // $5
7:00pm // Sippi’s Pub & Grub, Winona // Milana Shira // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // Time & 1/2 Band // FREE
8:00pm // HD Tavern // Sunshine Drive // FREE
8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Mr. Blink // $10
9:00pm // No Name Bar, Winona // The Lavender Project Album Release Party w/ Perfect Pair of Pants & DJ Sumthyn Sumthyn // $10 (21+)
Sunday, September 14
1:00pm // TnT's Way Out // Abbey Lane // FREE
2:00pm // Vernon Vineyards (Viroqua) // The Lovelys // FREE
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Under Paris Skies // $5
5:30pm // Robins Nest // Charlie Rauls // FREE
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