GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
🫐 Warrens Cranberry Fest is this weekend—in case you are looking for a slower alternative to Oktoberfest. You may be wondering why I’ve used a blueberry emoji. And the answer is that there is no cranberry emoji. Anyways, here’s your guide to Cranberry Fest 2026 »
💼 A few local jobs that are worth taking a look at.
🧘♀️ Looking to achieve inner peace? Our friends at Living Simply Well are hosting a breathwork session »
🐶 Pet of the week is here!
🇩🇪 Have you gotten your tickets for the Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon? »
🥬 Farmers market in Holmen tonight »
Alright, friends. Buckle up. Let’s have a Wednesday. 👇
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THOUGHT
“I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
THE GOOD WORD
📖 Rhapsodic (adjective) — rap-SOD-ik
❤️ Overflowing with delight and enthusiastic praise.
💡 Why it's good: Folks get rhapsodic about the first sweet corn of the season, and honestly, they've earned it.
MUSIC
Socks & Sandals - Dutch Criminal Record
(GOOD) NEWS
West Salem business creates custom baseball bats for players nationwide // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Chamber partners with Viterbo College of Business, Leadership and Ethics // News 8 Now »
Valley View Rotary dedicates peace pole at Logan Middle School // News 8 Now »
MAPLE LEAF PARADE: Several La Crosse roads shut down Saturday morning. Plan your route now before heading out. // WXOW »
WEATHER
🌅 Sunrise: 6:53am · 🌇 Sunset: 7:00pm · 🌙 Waxing Gibbous (93%)
👗 What to Wear: A jacket for the 46° morning, but you'll want to shed it by lunch — full sun and dry all day.
WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 69°, Low 50° · The pick of the week: crisp start, wall-to-wall sunshine, and a light breeze.
THURSDAY // ☁️ Cloudy — High 70°, Low 55°
FRIDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy — High 71°, Low 55°
SATURDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 65°, Low 57°
SUNDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers — High 69°, Low 55°
MONDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 73°, Low 57°
TUESDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 70°, Low 59°
HAPPENINGS
🌱 Prairie Walk and Native Seed Bombs @ Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, La Crosse District Visitor Center | Wed, Sep 23, 10:00–11:30AM Explore the prairie's changing 📅 Event Link →
Parent and Kids Weekly Pottery @ All Glazed Up | Wed, Sep 23, 4:00–5:30PM A gentle introduction for children ages 7+ to on-the-wheel pottery — bring a parent and create together. 📅 Event Link →
🎸 Mayfield Experience @ Grounded Patio Cafe | Wed, Sep 23, 5:00–8:00PM Enjoy a free, all-ages performance by The Mayfield Experience, a La Crosse-based funky jazz and psychedelic rock quartet known for their improvisational melodies and energetic live shows. 📅 Event Link →
🛍️ Holmen Farmers Market @ Holmen American Legion Post 284 | Wed, Sep 23, 3:00–6:00PM Visit the Holmen Farmers Market every Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM, hosted at the Holmen American Legion. 📅 Event Link →
🛍️ Galesville Farmer Market @ Galesville Square | Wed, Sep 23, 4:00–7:00PM Shop farm-fresh produce, homemade baked goods, handcrafted soaps and body care products, local maple syrup, and much more at the Galesville Farmer Market. 📅 Event Link →
📚 Learn With League: Fall Ballot Questions @ La Crosse Public Library | Wed, Sep 23, 5:30–7:00PM Understand your 📅 Event Link →
💖 Charity Bingo @ 608 Brewing Company | Wed, Sep 23, 7:00–9:00PM Join 608 Brewing Company for Charity Bingo every Wednesday in Holmen, where all proceeds go to the charity of the month. 📅 Event Link →
JOBS
📋 Title: Controller
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Brickl Bros., Inc.)
💰 Pay: $80,000 – $120,000/year
⏰ Type: Full-time
📝 Summary: Brickl Bros. is hiring a Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting — general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, job costing, budgets, and multi-state tax filings. The role also oversees internal controls, insurance and benefits administration, and bank covenant reporting for the La Crosse-based construction firm.
📋 Title: Visual Communications Coordinator (On-Site)
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Dairyland Power Cooperative)
💰 Pay: $24.71 – $34.62/hour
⏰ Type: Full-time, on-site
📝 Summary: Dairyland Power Cooperative is looking for a Visual Communications Coordinator to handle photography and videography for events, campaigns, social media, and website content. The role also builds branded PowerPoint templates and provides A/V support for cooperative meetings, so strong hands-on equipment knowledge is a must.
📋 Title: Office Assistant
📍 Location: La Crosse, WI (Horizon Management Group, Inc.)
💰 Pay: From $18/hour
⏰ Type: Part-time, in person — Tuesday through Thursday, 8am-5pm (no more than 24 hours/week)
📝 Summary: Horizon Management Group is adding an organized, detail-oriented Office Assistant to its La Crosse property management team, handling rental applications and lease renewals. Microsoft Office proficiency is required, and the part-time role includes 401(k) and paid time off.
COULEE CALLS IT
TRIVIA
🌼 A Cheerful Name
PETS
🤝 Friends…meet Miss Chuck.
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