Wednesday, September 16

Edition #449

GOOD MORNING, COULEE

Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…

🎪 Headed to Vernon County Fairground this week? Well, I put together a handy little guide for you. Here it is »

💼 Jobs, baby. We’ve got ‘em. Check out the jobs section if you’re looking for work.

🍀 Did you know that we’re halfway to St. Patrick’s Day? Head to HD Tavern to celebrate with my friends from Mr. Blink Band »

🎨 There’s an artist in there, somewhere. All Glazed Up wants to help you unleash it. Starry Night Sip & Paint this Saturday »

🛍️ Get that produce. Holmen Farmers Market tonight—here’s the low-down »

All that & more. Keep scrollin’. 👇

THOUGHT

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“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

THE GOOD WORD

📖 Ardor (noun) — AR-der
❤️ Warm, heartfelt enthusiasm and passion.
💡 Why it's good: The ardor volunteers bring to the food drive is what gets the whole town pitching in.

MUSIC

Sweaters - The Happy Return

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(GOOD) NEWS

Karla Doolittle and Douglas Billings named Oktoberfest parade marshals // News 8 Now »
Harry J. Olson Senior Center hosts annual Maid-Rite lunch fundraiser // News 8 Now »
La Crosse mayor concludes district forum series, highlights top resident concerns // WXOW »

WEATHER

🌅 Sunrise: 6:45am · 🌇 Sunset: 7:13pm · 🌙 Waxing Crescent (32%)

👗 What to Wear: A sweatshirt for the crisp 53° start, then short sleeves by early afternoon — dry all day, no umbrella needed.

WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy
High 74°, Low 63° · Sun and clouds trade off all day with a light east breeze — a genuinely pleasant one.

THURSDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy — High 74°, Low 61°
FRIDAY // 🌧️ Rain — High 65°, Low 62°
SATURDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 68°, Low 57°
SUNDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 66°, Low 59°
MONDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 64°, Low 54°
TUESDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 66°, Low 57°

HAPPENINGS

🐕 Read With Therapy Pups | Pearl Street Books Wed, Sep 16 · 10:30–11:30AM · Join therapy dogs Chili, Nellie, and Scout for a mid-week mood boost at Pearl Street Books. Read with them, to them, or simply give and receive love. Learn More →

🛍️ Galesville Farmer Market | Galesville Square Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00–7:00PM · Shop farm-fresh produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted soaps, body care products, and local maple syrup at the Galesville Farmer Market. Learn More →

🎡 Vernon County Fair — Wednesday (Community Day) | Vernon County Fairgrounds Wed, Sep 16 · 4:00–10:00PM · Opening day of the Vernon County Fair — FREE admission for all on Community Day, with the midway, food stands and Fair Bingo kicking off. Learn More →

🤝 La Crosse Community Job Fair | La Crosse Library Thu, Sep 17 · 11:00AM–2:00PM · La Crosse Community Job Fair: Connect with local employers, explore opportunities, and land your next great job! Discover Learn More →

🎨 Third Thursday | Minnesota Marine Art Museum Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00–8:00PM · Join the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for Third Thursdays, featuring extended gallery hours, a program highlight, and "Happier Hour" at Waterbar Cafe & Provisions. Learn More →

🎤 Dylan Harris and Whitney Rose | Footjoy Farm and Brewing Sat, Sep 19 · 5:00–8:00PM · Dylan Harris organizes another songwriter night at Footjoy, featuring Whitney Rose, a Wisconsin-based singer/songwriter known for her unique blend of country, gospel, indie, and folk music. Learn More →

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JOBS

📋 Title: Communications Coordinator (Hybrid)

📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Dairyland Power Cooperative)

💰 Pay: $27.21 – $38.08/hour

⏰ Type: Full-time, hybrid

📝 Summary: Dairyland Power Cooperative is hiring a Communications Coordinator to help tell the co-op's story across social media, newsletters, press releases, and web content. The role also supports community events, scholarship programs, and a website redevelopment project — a solid spot to build communications experience with a well-established local employer.

🔗 Apply here

📋 Title: RSC Asset Protection Manager – Safety and Loss Prevention

📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Ace Hardware)

💰 Pay: $102,000 – $128,600/year

⏰ Type: Full-time, with flexibility for non-traditional shifts as operations require

📝 Summary: Ace Hardware is hiring an Asset Protection Manager to lead safety, security, and loss prevention programs at its La Crosse Retail Support Center. The role oversees HSE compliance, security systems, and incident investigations while building a proactive safety culture across the facility. It's a six-figure leadership opportunity for someone with 5-10 years in safety or loss prevention within a warehouse or industrial setting.

🔗 Apply here

📋 Title: Commodity Buyer

📍 Location: Winona, MN (Hal Leonard LLC)

💰 Pay: $70,000 – $80,000/year

⏰ Type: Full-time, hybrid

📝 Summary: Hal Leonard is adding a Commodity Buyer to own US purchasing for its sheet music and musical instrument categories — everything from sourcing and supplier negotiation to POs and price files. It's a newly structured seat on the Global Purchasing team, with benefits including 401(k), health, dental, vision, and PTO. A good fit for someone with 4-7+ years in direct-material purchasing who's comfortable leaning on AI and automation.

🔗 Apply here