GOOD MORNING, COULEE

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

🎉 It’s a beautiful week to get outside. Here’s a free family activity for you to check out »

🌳 This weekend, there’s a market that takes place under a Maple Tree. They’ll have ice cream, wagon rides, and food trucks. Here’s when & where »

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✈ One day in 1946, a B-17 “Flying Fortress” visited La Crosse. Want to see the photo? Check out our History section.

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THOUGHT

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“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”

Pablo Picasso

THE GOOD WORD

📖 Ineffable (adjective) — in-EFF-uh-bul
❤️ So wonderful it's beyond what words can capture.
💡 Why it's good: There's an ineffable something about the bluffs at sunset that a photo never quite catches.

MUSIC

Golden Daze - Doc Robinson

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(GOOD) NEWS

New This Morning: Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon // News 8 Now »
Western Technical College opens renovated student union // News 8 Now »
Thunder Ride raises $81,000 for children with Type 1 diabetes // News 8 Now »
Nearly $95,000 raised at La Crosse's Walk to End Alzheimer's event // WXOW »
CMN heroes watch their holiday artwork come to life for annual holiday cards // WXOW »

WEATHER

🌅 Sunrise: 6:54am · 🌇 Sunset: 6:58pm · 🌙 Waxing Gibbous (97%)

👗 What to Wear: A light jacket for the 50° start, then long sleeves are plenty — showers hold off until after 9pm, so no umbrella needed during the day.

THURSDAY // ☁️ Cloudy
High 70°, Low 57° · Overcast all day but mild, with rain arriving well after dark.

FRIDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy — High 70°, Low 52°
SATURDAY // ☁️ Cloudy — High 70°, Low 53°
SUNDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers — High 70°, Low 52°
MONDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 73°, Low 54°
TUESDAY // 🌧️ Rain — High 70°, Low 56°
WEDNESDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 66°, Low 54°

HAPPENINGS

🍺 65th Oktoberfest USA — Day 1 (Thursday) @ Oktoberfest Festgrounds | Thu, Sep 24, 4:00PM–12:00AM Opening day of the 65th Oktoberfest USA — College Student Night, Craft Beer Night, Lederhosen Games, the Torchlight Parade, and live music on three stages. 📅 Event Link →

🦓 Zootopia 2 In-Service Day at Coulee Arts | Grades 4–8 @ Coulee Arts | Thu, Sep 24, 9:00AM–3:00PM Calling all grades 📅 Event Link →

🎵 Afterglow @ Logger Field, Copeland Park | Thu, Sep 24, 8:00–11:00PM Catch 📅 Event Link →

🚶 Walk About Westby 2026 @ Downtown Westby | Thu, Sep 24, 4:00–7:00PM Join us for Walk About Westby, an evening dedicated to exploring everything our wonderful community has to offer. Stroll through downtown, visit participating businesses, discover local specials, enjoy activities, and connect with friends and neighbors along the way. 📅 Event Link →

🎉 Torchlight After Glow Bash @ La Crosse Loggers | Thu, Sep 24, 7:30–10:30PM Enjoy the Torchlight After Glow Bash at Copeland Park - Loggers Field with free admission, food, beverages, and music by The Swing Crew, following the Torchlight Parade. 📅 Event Link →

📚 Lunch and Learn with Robert Boll @ Corky's Pizza | Thu, Sep 24, 12:00–1:00PM Join Robert Boll, Wealth Advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, for a discussion on retirement planning, tax strategies, investment fundamentals, and financial wellness. 📅 Event Link →

🌽 Hmoob Cultural Center Farmers Market @ Hmoob Cultural and Community Center | Fri, Sep 25, 3:30–7:00PM Enjoy fresh produce and local goods at the Hmoob Cultural Center Farmers Market, part of the 2026 outdoor season. 📅 Event Link →

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HISTORY

ℹ️ Black and white photograph featuring a view of the US Army Air Force recruiting with a B-17 "Flying Fortress" at Pfafflin Field in La Crosse, WI, July 4, 1946.

🔗 Murphy Digital Collection »