GOOD MORNING, COULEE

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

🎶 Busy weekend, lots to do. Looking to slow things down on Sunday? Zach Bellas is live at the Trempealeau Hotel »

🥨 An Oktoberfest-themed That Looks Good from one of my favorite local places.

☀️ The Dilly Dally Market comes to La Crosse this weekend and features local makers »

🥬 Farmers market this afternoon! At the Hmoob Cultural Center »

🍻 Headed to Oktoberfest? Here’s your information hub »

Alright, let’s do this. Here’s the good stuff. 👇

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THOUGHT

THE GOOD WORD

📖 Exuberant (adjective) — ig-ZOO-bur-unt
❤️ Bursting with joyful, high-spirited energy.
💡 Why it's good: An exuberant crowd at the finish line makes every runner feel like they won.

MUSIC

Lowercase letters - Noah Richardson

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(GOOD) NEWS

Turned Leaf Festival offers substance-free celebration // News 8 Now »
Golf Fore Kids’ Sake fundraiser supports mentoring programs // News 8 Now »
Oktoberfest 2026 features new Bloody Mary Bar // News 8 Now »
La Crosse to receive $70,000 to help residents clean up vacant lots, public spaces // WXOW »
Habitat of La Crosse honors board member who pedaled his way to $600K for housing // WXOW »

WEATHER

🌅 Sunrise: 6:55am · 🌇 Sunset: 6:56pm · 🌙 Waxing Gibbous (99%)

👗 What to Wear: Long sleeves or a light jacket — gray and mild all day, and the only sprinkle is a passing one before sunrise.

FRIDAY // ☁️ Cloudy
High 71°, Low 53° · Overcast from start to finish, but dry and comfortable with a light southeast breeze.

SATURDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy — High 70°, Low 55°
SUNDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers — High 69°, Low 56°
MONDAY // 🌤️ AM Clouds / PM Sun — High 74°, Low 58°
TUESDAY // 🌧️ Rain — High 69°, Low 60°
WEDNESDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers — High 70°, Low 57°
THURSDAY // 🌦️ Showers — High 68°, Low 56°

HAPPENINGS

🥕 Farmers Market | River Cafe @ River Cafe | Fri, Sep 25, 2:00–5:30PM Explore the best of local products, including farm-fresh produce and unique artisan creations, at the Farmers Market in Trempealeau. 📅 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 →

🍺 Oktoberfest at Hatchery! @ Hatchery Riverside | Fri, Sep 25, 10:00AM–10:00PM Celebrate Oktoberfest with signature cocktails, cold beer, and delicious food from Red Pines Food Truck. Enjoy live music throughout the weekend. 📅 Event Link →

Splatter Cave @ All Glazed Up | Fri, Sep 25, 5:30–6:00PM 🎵 Let's GLOW girls… 🎵 A 30-minute neon paint-splatter experience under blacklights. 📅 Event Link →

🍺 Z93 Morning Buzz Oktoberfest Breakfast @ Brothers La Crosse | Fri, Sep 25, 6:00AM–9:00PM Join the Z93 Morning Buzz for a pre-tapping Oktoberfest party with live music, drink specials, games, prizes, and food. Enjoy a variety of activities including a broadcast, Stein Club offers, breakfast, and contests. 📅 Event Link →

🎵 Loveseat - Holmen House Concert @ Bluff View House Concerts | Sat, Sep 26, 7:30–9:30PM Experience Loveseat 📅 Event Link →

🛍️ Saturday Market @ Natty West | Sat, Sep 26, 9:00AM–1:00PM Join the monthly Saturday Market at Natty West, a community-focused pop-up featuring local makers, small businesses, and creatives. 📅 Event Link →

🥨 Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade | Northside to Downtown @ Oktoberfest Grounds | Sat, Sep 26, 10:00AM Join the Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade starting from the Northside and heading to Downtown La Crosse. 📅 Event Link →

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