If it isn’t our favorite neighbor. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that makes your inbox feel like a block party.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
😋 we’ll all look at some yummy food together from a hidden gem in Winona (which has an extremely underrated food scene)
🎉 ribs, live music, games, drink specials—they’ve got it all at Robins Nest this weekend for their End of Summer Bash. here’s the info »
🧠 our weekly trivia segment is back once again—and this time it concerns a La Crosse institution. plus—it’s got a sponsor this week (ooh, fancy)
🚒 got a truck-loving kid? maybe head to Touch-a-Truck in Holmen and let them see all the action up close! »
☀️ we’ll bring you all the good vibes that you need to kick off your Friday right—from music to happenings to a song we can all listen to together to set the tone
🌳 looking for a unique experience? Norskedalen’s Twilight Tour caught my eye—could make for a cool evening »
Alright, let’s do Friday the way it was meant to be done. Together, and with maximum good vibes. 👇
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!
Gundersen Health is one of the most recognizable names in La Crosse today, but it all started with Dr. Adolf Gundersen setting up a clinic with his six sons.
Read our Monday edition to find out if you won!
Free first aid and hands only CPR trainings available in Sept-Oct // News 8 Now »
Omni Center to host major curling bonspiel beginning Friday // WXOW »
Former Tomah resident donates $5,000 to Tomah Health after hitting hole-in-one // WXOW »
Galesville to host first annual Make a Difference Coulee Region Fishing Tournament // WXOW »
The Hungry Peddler reopens with new renovations // WXOW »
"The RAD" set to celebrate its grand opening Friday // WXOW »
Pathways Home reaches housing milestone // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Center to host State Team Wrestling Tournament // News 8 Now »
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🎬 Movie in the Park: Inside Out 2 // Fri, Sep 5, 7:30 PM // DETAILS ➡️
Bring blankets, snacks, and the whole family for the final Movie in the Park of the season at Halfway Creek Park in Holmen! Free to attend, with concessions available.
🎉 2nd Annual End of Summer Bash // Sat, Sep 6, 10 AM–10 PM // DETAILS ➡️
Schwertel Family Farms is throwing an all-day FREE family bash with food from Trempealeau Lions Club, kids’ activities, wagon rides, bounce houses, a beer garden, and live music all day. A portion of proceeds supports Thunder Ride for families affected by Type 1 Diabetes.
🚜 Touch a Truck // Sat, Sep 6, 10 AM–12 PM // DETAILS ➡️
Bring the kids to Viking Elementary in Holmen to climb, explore, and learn about trucks and big vehicles of all kinds! Family-friendly and FREE, with a special helicopter landing at 11 AM.
✨ Norsedalen’s Twilight Tour // Sat, Sep 6, 5–7 PM // DETAILS ➡️
Celebrate 200 years of Norwegian migration at Norsedalen with world-class music, dinner, and heritage performances in unique settings. Featuring soprano Laura Loge, Steven Luksan, Eden Ehm, and GrassRun Band. Reservations required ($50–$55 per person).
🎶 61st Midwest Banjo Jamboree & BBQ Bash // Sat, Sep 6, 6–11 PM // DETAILS ➡️
Join America’s longest-running banjo show at The Grand Hotel’s art deco ballroom. Enjoy a meal, world-class banjo performances, and a jam session. Featuring soloists, ensembles, and members of the Banjo Hall of Fame. Tickets $25.
📍: La Palma Mexican Store & Food Trailer, Winona
Friday, September 5
3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Don D. Harvey // FREE
5:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Midwest Banjo Fest Jam // FREE
5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:00pm // Sippi’s Pub & Grub, Winona // Jack Willems // FREE
6:00pm // Genzie’s Gameday Pub // Caster Volor // FREE
6:00pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Hiahli // FREE
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus, Tomah // Mark Matthews & Shannon Do Da Day // FREE
7:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Winona is Dead // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // The Nobz // FREE
8:00pm // HD Tavern // Steele River Band // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // SLiD, The Reach Outs, Fernando Mendoza // $5.00
Saturday, September 6
11:00am – 515 W Wisconsin St, Sparta – Payton Eilers @ Cotton + Birch Fall Fest // FREE
11:30am – Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub – Midwest Banjo Fest attendees, including members… // FREE
2:00pm – Robins Nest – The Nobz // FREE
2:00pm – HD Tavern – Joe Cody // FREE
5:30pm – Overflow Tavern & Eatery, Melrose – MADLEE - Paige and Maddox // FREE
6:00pm – Twin Bluffs Bar, Winona – Hillbilly Fever // FREE
6:00pm – Sippi’s Pub & Grub, Winona – Jack Willems // FREE
6:00pm – Genzie's Gameday Pub – Caster Volor // FREE
6:00pm – Fox Hollow Sports Bar & Grill – Sunshine Drive // FREE
6:00pm – Trempealeau Hotel – Loosey Stone // $5
6:30pm – Freight House Restaurant – J/Cat and Skeeter // FREE
7:00pm – The Grand Hotel Ballroom at the Pearl – A show with banjo soloists and group ensembles… // $25
7:00pm – The Root Note - Charlieboy x Southpaw // $10
7:00pm – Our Corner Bar – The Foolhardy Band // FREE
7:00pm – HD Tavern – Dylan Martinson & Eli Locke // FREE
8:00pm – Robins Nest – Dirt River // FREE
8:00pm – Smokey’s Bar & Grill – Down East // FREE
8:00pm – The Jailhouse Saloon, Trempealeau – Spare Parts Project // FREE
9:00pm – The Rookery – Minor Theft w/ On Probation // $5
Sunday, September 7
1:00pm – La Crosse Queen Riverboat – Midwest Banjo Fest attendees, including members… // $30
2:00pm – Footjoy Farm and Brewing, Cashton – Open Jam with Dylan Harris // FREE
7:00pm – The Freighthouse Restaurant Bar – Midwest Banjo Fest attendees, including members… // FREE
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Alright, finish out strong and get out there. I’ll see you on Monday. ☀️🤝
Have a great weekend! ☀️
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