Podcasts about coulee region

Happy Hump Day, yo! Looks like another beautiful day in the Coulee Region. Got the lawn mowed, bike washed, laundry folded, and a few other things checked off the list yesterday, so today it's all about getting my knees in the breeze after work. In the news this morning, the former Tommy Bartlett Show land in the Dells has been sold, the WI DNR has suspended burn permits in 30 counties across the state due to an elevated fire danger, WeightWatchers is the latest company to file for bankruptcy, Burger King is facing a lawsuit alleging that the Whopper is smaller than it's advertised, Smokey Robinson is facing accusations of sexual assault from four former employees, and the "Deep Thought" boat in Lake Michigan has finally been removed. In sports, the Brew Crew won again last night against the Astros, we recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action and took a look at tonight's NBA & NHL schedules. Plus, an update on the death of a reporter at the Super Bowl. Elsewhere in sports, the winner of the Kentucky Derby will NOT be running in the Preakness, there's a lawsuit involving Shedeur Sanders' fall in the NFL draft, and the Rams apparently got booked into a hotel that was also hosting a "Furry Convention"…not once, but TWICE. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we picked a winner for "Workforce Wednesday"! Plus, the latest list of the best states in America, and an early look at some Mother's Day stats & info. Cool story about a girl who was stuck in the hospital and missed her prom, so the staff decided to throw her a prom at the facility. And check out this woman who loves to brake for goats! The latest in a long line of animals on the field is a couple of ducks who decided to take in a minor league baseball game recently. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked guy in an airport, a woman in court for feeding her neighbor's cat, a meth-smoking raccoon, a #FloridaMan who married three different women in three different counties, and the "Delco Deucer".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another incredible day in the Coulee Region with highs in the mid-60's today…might even hit EIGHTY tomorrow! Jean was out sick today, but Brian held down the fort. In the news this morning, the Wisconsin clerk who failed to count 200 absentee ballots in the November election has been placed on leave during an investigation, the latest on the Waukesha teen accused of killing his mother & stepfather, a festival in Wisconsin cracked the top five in a recent USA Today readers poll of the best festivals in the country, and the 4th of July fireworks in Eau Claire are back on the calendar! In sports, the Bucks take on the Lakers tonight, we recapped yesterday's Big 10 Tournament action and looked ahead at today's games, Aaron Rodgers is officially a free agent for the first time in his career, and AJ Dillon is on his way to Philly. We talked about what's on TV tonight and also got on the horn with Office Cora to let us know what she's doing in the 715 this weekend. Plus, it's another "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian's question for Cora was: "What is the largest animal you could physically beat up" And Cora's question for Brian was: "If you could instantly learn one skill, what would it be" Not sure who's doing this…but apparently people are holding in farts. Which isn't good for you, obviously. We ran down a list of problems that can cause. Hulk Hogan is coming to the state of Wisconsin next week to promote his "Real American Beer" in Appleton, Beaver Dam, Watertown, Oconomowoc, Kenosha, Lake Geneva, & Waterford. But he might have some explaining to do about a recent appearance in New York. Did you hear about the ski-jumping scandal in Norway? It involves extra fabric in the crotch area. SCANDALOUS! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who burned down a strip club & threw a bottle of his urine at officers, a group of men in Memphis who got arrested for blocking an intersection by twerking in the middle of the road, a guy who went nuts on a plane & attacked a flight attendant after swallowing his rosary beads, a woman who allegedly kept her stepson trapped in a house for twenty years, and people are accidentally putting nail glue in their eyes instead of eye drops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another brutally cold day in the Coulee Region. Looking up, though. Might see the mid-20's by Friday, and into the 40's on Sunday! Hello, car wash!!! Started the morning with an incredible story about a plane crash where no one died…even though the plane eventually ended upside-down! Plus, today's the primary in Wisconsin, so we reminded everyone to get out & vote! Also in WI, the latest on the Amber Alert for Sophia Franklin. Plus, they've already changed the name to the "Gulf of America", and if one lawmaker has their way, we'll be changing the name of "Flag Day" as well. On top of it being the WI primary, it's also "National Drink Wine" day…and we offered some suggestions on how to celebrate! In sports, we talked about the Badgers moving up again in the latest rankings and another game for Wisconsin tonight against Illinois. The Bucks are off until Thursday when they welcome the Clippers to Milwaukee. Tee Higgins is getting the franchise tag again from the Bengals, and we recapped yesterday's 4 Nations Face-Off action. Elsewhere in sports, the Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin scandal is back in the news a decade later. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday, and we also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show! With Mardi Gras coming up in the next few weeks, we shared an interesting story about biodegradable beads, which contain seeds, so once they break down, they can sprout plants! Plus, an AskReddit thread pertaining to words we can NEVER spell correctly. Mine is recommend. Always get it wrong the first time. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shirtless #FloridaMan who stole a cop car, carjacked a woman while running from the police, some thieves who used a UHaul truck to smash-n-grab $10,000 worth of LEGO sets, a couple of dudes in Colorado who attempted to use a cannon to shoot over $200,000 in contraband into a prison, and a woman in Australia who got a DUI for being NINE times over the legal limit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's another beautiful day in the Coulee Region. Much warmer than it's been the last few days. In the news this morning, Elon Musk responded to the viral salute he gave after the inauguration, Netflix is raising it's prices again, an armed robbery attempt in La Crosse yesterday, and a Bishop who plead with the President to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community & illegal immigrants. In sports, the Badgers had their seven-game winning streak come to an end last night at the hands of UCLA, and the Bucks look to make it five in a row tonight in New Orleans against the Pelicans. Plus, the 2025 baseball Hall of Fame inductees were announced yesterday. Elsewhere in sports, four Chilean men were arrested in connection with the recent robbery at Joe Burrow's house, and some nachos ended up on the ice during the Washington Capitals game last night. We talked about what's on TV tonight, and in case you missed it, during his most recent podcast, Howie Mandel surprised Bill Burr with a visit from Billy Corgan to talk about their connection to one another. Cool story about a goose on the loose in Canada with an arrow stuck in it's rear end was finally captured & saved! And even though most of us know this already, auto experts say you don't need to warm up your vehicle during the cold, winter months. We took a look at a recent survey that revealed only one third of people in relationships are comfortable pooping in front of their partner. Today is "National Hot Sauce Day", so we took a look at some of the nation's favorite hot sauces. And did you see the offer this kid is getting from the Pittsburgh Pirates for his Paul Skenes baseball card? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pet monkey that attacked a Starbucks employee after jumping through the drive-thru window, mysterious balls were washing up on a beach in Australia, a 600lb rapper who wants to stage dive on his upcoming tour, an "influencer" who was poisoning her own daughter for "likes" on social media, and drunk guy in #Florida who didn't want to pay his bar tab. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another cold one in the Coulee Region today, but warmer temps are on the way later this week with highs near 40° on Thursday & Friday. In the news this morning, the latest on the wildfires in LA County, an update on the closing of the Leinie's brewery in Chippewa Falls, a recall on some locally-produced meats, and a guy who was stalking & threatening Caitlin Clark has been arrested. In sports, we talked about the Vikings woeful performance against the Rams last night, looked ahead to this coming weekend's Divisional Round in the NFL, and talked about tonight's Bucks game and Badgers game. Also in sports, an emotional tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau from his USHL team, Mike McCarthy is gone in Dallas, and the IOC replacing some medals that were lost in the wildfires. A couple of food-related stories this morning, including a new flavor of Cheetos, and a possible new shape for Doritos. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show and got his reaction to the Packers loss on Sunday. Nice story about a former teacher who donated part of her liver to save a former student. We took a look at a recent survey of young adults that found that many of them cannot perform basic DIY tasks around the house like changing a lightbulb. Also asked "What are you sick of?" And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who injured his penis during a fireworks display, a cop who had his car & wallet stolen by a hooker, a woman in France who thought she was dating Brad Pitt, and a #FloridaMan who tried to bang a horse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s the man behind the eats on Abe’s Raves, Abram Dyke, stopped in the WIZM studio to talk everything food in La Crosse. What the area’s doing well, what it needs to work on and why he started the page. How he got started is a pretty heart-warming story of helping struggling businesses. We also hit on what La Crosse does well for dining out, and what it’s missing. This conversation was a clash of two pallets. Dyke is a little more — or a lot more — cultured than this WIZM host, but he played along nicely, diving into things like the area’s best burger, pizza and fried chicken. Since eating food for a living isn’t quite his thing yet, Dyke works full-time as an ICU nurse so, of course, we had to go after hospital food a bit — though he points out that food is made for a lot of people in little time. Also, if you didn’t get enough of Dyke, he coincidentally will be the guest on Coulee Region Cooks at 10 a.m. Thursday on WIZM. La Crosse Talk PM airs weekdays at 5:06 p.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the podcasts here or subscribe to La Crosse Talk PM wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another fine day in the Coulee Region! In the news this morning, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he is resigning, Federal agencies have now joined in the search for Virgil Thew in the New Lisbon area, a Wisconsin man died after his UTV fell through the ice on Lawrence Lake, and another Wisconsin man died in a snowmobile crash in the UP. In sports, the Bucks & Badgers both got wins yesterday, and the news on Christian Watson's injury is NOT good. Plus, a recap of "Black Monday" in the NFL. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show also joined us just after 8am, and we also delved into the Skip Bayless/Fox Sports sexual battery lawsuit. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday, and talked about the Hershey Bears setting a new record for their annual "Teddy Bear Toss". Funny story about a guy who was doing some remodeling in his parents' house & found one of his childhood Christmas presents hidden in the walls! And the Salvation Army once again had some rather generous, anonymous donations this year during their bell-ringing campaign. Did you know that 50% of Americans carry an extra pair of underwear with them "in case of an emergency"? If you're trying to get healthy in 2025 and are worried about getting the proper amount of nutrients, here's some warning signs! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some peeled bananas that keep showing up on the corner of a street in England, a Good Samaritan who turned out to be not so good, a guy who tried to sneak a BUNCH of stuff into a jail inside his rectum, and a #FloridaMan who didn't appreciate his boyfriend's spankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coulee Region of western Wisconsin, with the ups and downs of its many ravines, is a good geographical representation of today's up-and-down, back-and-forth politics. But the voters there are really more like the adjoining Driftless Area—steady and moderate. The 32nd State Senate District is made up of parts of both regions, where incumbent Sen. Brad Pfaff is facing a challenge that will test whether moderation is still a quality rewarded by voters. And dairy farmer Hans Breitenmoser helps give us a final review of where the various campaigns stand when it comes to issues that impact rural Wisconsin. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show!

Welcome to Friday! Get ready for some heat as temps continue to rise into the 90's over the next few days. We let you know what's in theaters this weekend if you prefer to stay inside with the delightful air conditioning, and we also got Doc's "Racing Report" thanks to County Materials in Holmen. The cost of tuition at UW-Madison is already high, and the regents are attempting to keep costs down by asking the governor for some more money. Congrats to pommel horse stud, Stephen Nedoroscik, who is going to be on the next season of "Dancing With The Stars"! Today is "Find Your Inner Nerd Day", and it's also "National Cuban Sandwich Day", and "National Sponge Cake Day" Talked about a woman who gave birth on the side of the highway, and the husband lost his wedding ring while helping to deliver the baby, but was able to go back & find it with the help of a metal detector! Funny story about a bunch of businesses in North Carolina that are having a "war of words" on their business signs. ICYMI, Sports Illustrated has picked the Detroit Lions to be this year's Super Bowl winner…but fear not, because they've only been correct ONCE in the last 23 seasons. One of Brian's favorite shows, "Bar Rescue", is filming in Kenosha this week and he's hoping they come to the Coulee Region so he can be on the recon team During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman suing Verizon after they gave her info to a stalker, a Marine Veteran who wrote a book about the Capitol riots, an apartment complex that billed a dead woman for breaking her lease, a new trend amongst influencers at airports, a way to blur your property on Google Maps, a guy who tried to use a bike lock to keep people inside a Starbucks, a toddler who got served alcohol instead of apple juice, a woman who killed a cat & ate it, and a guy who made a casting couch diorama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello Monday! Looks like it'll be pretty decent this week in the Coulee Region, and as summer continues to wind down, we'll keep announcing qualifiers for the bike each & every morning. Jean's out today, so it's a "Boy's Club" with fist bumps & extra Bacon! We both recapped our weekends, with Brian going to the Brewer game on Sunday, and Shaw visiting his kids in Madison. Brewers got a nice series sweep over the Guardians this weekend, and the Packers stunk up Mile High Stadium last night. Also, NASCAR had to suspend yesterday's Firekeepers 400 until later today due to rain. Great story about some deputies in Florida who saved a woman's life after her truck crashed into a lake and became submerged with her trapped inside. In honor of "National Potato Day", we gave you some stats & info on French fries, our favorite version of the spud. Tyreek Hill said he could beat Noah Lyles in a race, and Noah sounds like he'd welcome the challenge. For this week's "Monday Morning Throwback", we served up some clips of our beloved Anh Pham, who passed away last week at age 82. During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about adult lemonade stands, running your dishwasher at night, drugs washing up on shore after Hurricane Debbie, a fight at a graveyard, a man who stole a Yellowstone vehicle, stolen chicken wings, a guy who tried to trade drugs for BK, a woman who lunged at the controls of a small plane while it was landing, a hospital that lost part of a guy's skull after surgery, and a doctor in #Florida that forgot to wear his hearing aid while performing a colonoscopy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot going on in La Crosse this weekend on both ends of the spectrum, as Jean Taylor and Josh Hertel both join to talk about two big events. First (7:15), Taylor breaks down this new two-day party called Big River Rally on Friday and Saturday at the downtown Oktoberfest grounds and beyond. Then Hertel joins (18:50) to talk about Coulee Con, this gaming extravaganza, happening Friday-Sunday at the La Crosse Center.  Began the show, though, with a bit of a recap from the August primary, with the two Republican-written constitutional amendments being voted down, Tara Johnson and Rebecca Cooke winning Democratic primaries for state Assembly and US House. Big River Rally features a pair of concerts — Buckcherry on Friday and Jackyl on Saturday — stunt shows, a bike show, vendors, a veterans breakfast and a pair of rides through the Coulee Region, including one featuring WKTY's Bill Michaels and Jackyl's Jesse James Dupree. For more info and tickets, click here. And, at the La Crosse Center, the 10th annual and possibly last Coulee Con — a tabletop gaming convention that's put on by Hertel, who is also the president of Coulee Gaming Inc. Get tickets for Coulee Con by clicking here. One of the cool aspects that we discussed was how Hertel gets sent never-before-played games, sets up tournaments with them and the winner takes home the game, which may be one of a kind or the next big thing. Hertel says this will be the last Coulee Con — for now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HUMP DAY! Another beautiful day in the Coulee Region. We recapped yesterday's Olympic action, including an updated medal count, Amit Elor dominating in her gold-medal match, Cole Hocker's extremely exciting win in the men's 1500m race, and Gabby Thomas winning the women's 200m! Elsewhere in Olympic news, former gymnast McKayla Skinner(who threw shade at the current gymnastics team) is now claiming that she & her family are receiving death threats. Talked about both Kamala Harris & JD Vance visiting Eau Claire today on the campaign trail. Cool story about a guy who won a free admission ticket for Disneyland almost 40 years ago that they honored recently when his daughter went, and another cool story about some officers in Texas who saved a cat with it's head stuck in a jar. Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $20 of Brian's morning-show money thanks to Pasture Pride Cheese in Cashton. Zack from Brownsville guessed correctly & won the cash(it was from "Real Genius") News broke yesterday that Pitbull is going to sponsor Florida International's football stadium for the next five seasons, and have you seen the news about a robot dentist? During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who sold a gun that was used to shoot a child, a bunch of athletes at the Olympics are getting hospitalized because of the conditions in the Seine river, a bear that walked across the top of a fence, an airport manager that had his wallet stolen by a seagull, a Bluey Bucks heist, and a guy who stole a bunch of wine but never drank any of it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I chatted with Hunter Elsen from the La Crosse Parks and Rec. Department about the Youth Outdoor Fest on July 13 and what opportunities there are for kids to learn about some of the great outdoor activities we have available to us here in the Coulee Region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into the La Crosse area housing market with Gerrard Hoeschler Realtors owner Doug Billings, realtor Ben Bockenhauer and Granite Mortgage lender Jeff Thompson in the WIZM studio Tuesday for La Crosse Talk PM. Some of that talk included whether a housing crash is coming, is it still a sellers' market, where people are best able to buy houses in the Coulee Region right now and what the housing stock is like. Bockenhauer and Thompson will also be hosting a first-time homebuyers seminar at 5:30 p.m. on July 10 at the Gerrard Hoeschler offices in Onalaska. Part of that conversation will include how potential homeowners can take advantage of down payment assistance programs in the area.  Another thing we hit on included how mortgage rates are high right now, where and when they might fall and why some homeowners now aren't selling due to those factors — plus the thought process behind that notion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy storms, Batman! We got an update on the storm damage from Shaw this morning as tornadoes were reported in several areas surrounding the Coulee Region. Also recapped last night's NBA playoff action and talked about Caitlin Clark's new endorsement deal with Wilson. Did you see Cam'Ron on CNN?? It went south FAST. Had a story earlier this week about a guy who got busted for cheating on his wife after the dog ate a pair of his mistress' panties, so, we asked the question, "Can you identify all your underwear?" Had a great story about twins in San Antonio that loved SeaWorld growing up and now both work there! Plus, the state of TN is going to assist families with free diapers. Today is National Paloma Day & World Goth Day, and it's also a good day to Bring Ya Ass to Minnesota, thanks to Anthony Edwards viral moment from Sunday. Normally, we play "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" on Wednesday mornings, but our phones are broke & cannot accept incoming calls, so we played a practice round instead & added $10 to the jackpot for next week. And if you missed this Blue Jays fan that took a ball to the face, you gotta check out her forehead! During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of howler monkeys dropping dead due to extreme heat & severe drought, a guy who died on a Singapore flight after it plunged towards earth, a moose that killed a guy in Alaska, a firefighter who got in a brawl with another firefighter WHILE fighting a fire, a kid who called 911 because he had a pizza emergency, and a suspect who was running from the cops tried hiding in a dryer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin state Assembly Rep. Jill Billings in the WIZM studio Monday for La Crosse Talk PM discussing some of the bills passed in the final session, including one that has La Crosse roots. We also talked how she's getting to know her new district.  One of the bills we discussed that Billings got passed, after years of work, is named Steve's Law, after Steve Johnson. He was a Coulee Region native who lost his sight as an adult and passed away in 2019. The law helps those with disabilities make outdoor recreation more accessible. Billings will also have a new district upon winning in November, so she talked a little about getting to know those voters by telling a story about Deke Slayton, as she went to the 100th birthday celebration in Sparta a few weekends ago. We also discussed a couple of funning things, like whether men ever put their coats over puddles for women to walk over, do men still lead when dancing and how we don't need wait staff singing happy birthday at a restaurant.  Oh, and how Billings is about to see her first NBA game — the Timberwolves-Cavs on Friday — so we played her some Anthony Edwards highlights. Later in the evening Edwards had what he called the best dunk of his career and also dislocated his finger — so we may have jinxed Billings' first game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very WARM week in the Coulee Region! Most of the snow is gone, & now I've gotta pick up all this dog shit in my yard. Actually saw a few guys on crotch-rockets last weekend in downtown La Crosse. Still to sandy for that. We started the week with the Monday Morning Throwback, and an incredible story about Arby's in Georgia paying off a ton of school lunch debt. We also discussed whether or not Taylor Swift would be able to make it to the Super Bowl after her concert overseas, and a clip of Richard Marx was going viral after somebody yelled out during one of his recent performances. On Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy opening up the emergency exit on a plane & walking on the wing, a skier who got stuck in a gondola overnight, and a woman in Pennsylvania who was a victim of pepperoni vandalism. On Tuesday morning, we learned what it takes to have low emotional IQ, and tried to decide if we would be able to negotiate peace with aliens during an invasion. During Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a strip club in Toronto that is offering free lap dances to any & all NHL All Stars that are in town for the weekend, a naked #FloridaWoman that went wild in a convenience store with a vegetable peeler, and a guy who took too many boner pills! Hump day rolled around and we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the month of February, and had a great story about two families that swapped kidneys. Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", and we discussed some Taylor Swift Super Bowl prop bets that are out there. On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a wife who deliberately crashed her car into her husband's, a woman who ended up in the back of a garbage truck, and a Pizza Hut in Canada that had to close due to "unforseen circumcisions" Thursday morning, Brian finally got a look at the back of his head after butchering his hair & decided to shave it all off again after trying to grow his hair out for the last month. And we asked Shaw how "middle-aged" he is. On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about another idiot at Yellowstone who messed with a bull elk, a man in Virginia gets 100 years behind bars for murdering a coworker who stole his lunch at work, an Illinois congressman wants people to speed, a naked #FloridaMan stole a shirt from a church thrift store, and a couple in South Carolina ran from cops with a bunch of animals in the car. Friday was Groundhog Day, so we of course talked about Punxsutawney Phil & hooked you up with some interesting stats & info on the holiday. And on Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new, adult diaper spa in NH, a list of stuff that people have brought with them into the emergency room, a kid in Australia who got stuck in claw machine, and a #FloridaMom who can't pick up kids at school because of her OnlyFans sticker on her vehicle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coulee Region author, Nick Nichols, talk to WPR’s “Newsmakers” about his forthcoming children’s book, “Pollinator Parade.” Nichols says a $15 thousand grant from Roz Schnick Consulting will enable him and Driftless Area illustrator, Pete Hodapp to complete the work in anticipation of an Earth Day 2024 release.

Coulee Region author, Nick Nichols, talk to WPR’s “Newsmakers” about his forthcoming children’s book, “Pollinator Parade.” Nichols says a $15 thousand grant from Roz Schnick Consulting will enable him and Driftless Area illustrator, Pete Hodapp to complete the work in anticipation of an Earth Day 2024 release.

Author Nick Nichols talks about his forthcoming book, "Pollinator Parade."

The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra is celebrating 125 years of music in the Coulee Region and beyond. Maestro Alexander Platt joins "Newsmakers."

A pair of guests joined to talk about some past and upcoming events in the La Crosse area. First, Carey Hagge, Explore La Crosse's director of tourism and events, came on to talk about the city's first-ever, not two, but three "big boat" stops at Riverside Park over the weekend, including a one-of-a-kind floating Navy museum that stormed the beaches on D-Day. After that, Coulee Region Humane Society executive director Heather Drievold  joined to get the word out on the over 300 animals they're trying to get adopted, as well as some fundraisers coming up, including Rounds for Rescues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Novak with Three-Sixty Real Estate Solutions joined the show to discuss the Copper Rocks development, which is the former Kmart lot next to one of La Crosse's busiest intersections. Last time Novak joined, he talked about plans to tear the Kmart down. That hasn't happened, so we ask why, and what's in store for that lot. We also discussed some other properties Three-Sixty has developed in the Coulee Region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coulee Region Wildlife rehabber Kathy KasaKaitas joins to talk about the work she's been doing with countless animals over summer. From opossums to ducklings to bunnies and owlets, KasaKaitas' work at the the rehab facility never slows. Among those animals, included an owlet that lost an eye and a punctured wing and opossum babies whose mother was hit by a car.  The wildlife center's Amazon wishlist can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4BS0FP9CY27Q The center's donation page is found here:  https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/crhswildlifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coulee Region Wildlife Rehabilitator Kathy KasaKaitas dropped in to tell some stories about rescuing animals. She's working with 1,000-1,200 rescues a year and is pretty much self-funded through donations and grants. She told us two big stories over the past year they've helped with, including a bald eagle that was hit by a train and some baby barn owls nesting in Onalaska — the first nest found in Wisconsin in 21 years. We also discussed the city of La Crosse ending its contract with Coulee Region Humane Society to take animal calls and how that affects them going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bergler took in Lakeland at Mosinee, and Del was at USM vs Coulee Region. We've got our players of the week, and and update on the Top Six rankings. Also, we rant about bad scoresheets. Not data-entry mind you, actual paper scoresheets with missing information. We also make our annual call for holiday tournament schedules so we can schedule our coverage.

Bergler took in Lakeland at Mosinee, and Del was at USM vs Coulee Region. We've got our players of the week, and and update on the Top Six rankings. Also, we rant about bad scoresheets. Not data-entry mind you, actual paper scoresheets with missing information. We also make our annual call for holiday tournament schedules so we can schedule our coverage.

This week, "Newsmakers" is looking at food insecurity in the Coulee Region. First, we'll talk about what's available through government programs like FoodShare . Then, find out how the WAFER Food Pantry is helping hungry households this holiday season.

This week, "Newsmakers" is looking at food insecurity in the Coulee Region. First, we'll talk about what's available through government programs like FoodShare . Then, find out how the WAFER Food Pantry is helping hungry households this holiday season.

For the past 29 years, Russell Wilson has led the effort to cleaning up the Coulee Region's waterways. River Cleanup La Crosse takes place May 7. We talked with Wilson about how this got started and the trash we're pulling out of the area's waterways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking today with Derek Barkeim of Seekers Wild about foraging in the Coulee Region. We discuss what people can find in the wild, in urban settings, and how they can forage in an ethical and responsible manner. We also talk about learning how to forage, whether it is through books, the internet, or in one of Derek's classes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining in the fun this morning our "Uniquely Qualified" thrice weekly contributor Mike Schmidt who's NSU Wolves are in the Coulee Region this Saturday to take on the tough Winona State Warriors. In studio with Dave this morning, Classic Hit's 94.7 PM drive-time host & Around River City podcast creator Ken Cooper in a segment you'll need to hear TWICE it was so much fun! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Told some animal stories with Heather Drievold, executive director of the Coulee Region Humane Society. Some of the weirder animals that she's seen there. Also, some of the needs the group has right now, with over 200 animals in care — like  events "Rounds for Rescues" and "Sip to Save." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on "Newsmakers" we're talking about housing. Houses for sale are being snapped up as quickly as they come on the market, with many going for more than the asking price. Rentals are hard to come by, too, in many cases. Listen as Ezra Wall talks with professionals from real estate and property management, as well as advocates who work on behalf of tenants in the Coulee Region.

Sheldon Wagner is currently and athletic trainer at UW-La Crosse. Sheldon has done a lot in his career with a huge highlight being bringing concussion testing to the Coulee Region. He improved the base knowledge and helped lead the charge for implement ImPACT Testing. Sheldon is a wealth of knowledge and an asset that UWL values. Check out all he has to say about concussion and also on shoulder health and throwing mechanics. Great episode with so much information. Check it out. www.athletictrainingchat.com www.cliniallypressed.com SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3WyCs2lmnKK6shrL5A4hw?sub_confirmation=1 #ATchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #nata #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #impacttest #concussion #throwingmechanics #shoulderhealth #mtbi

Opioid-related deaths had been on the decline in recent years, but there has been a sharp increase in the months COVID-19 has affected the Coulee Region. This week on Newsmakers, our expert panel examines the effects of opioid abuse in our listening area.

Hello and welcome to the new and improved La Crosse Independent Podcast!   We will upload every two weeks, usually around Sunday, a recap of news, culture and maybe sports to keep you updated in the Coulee Region!   On this weeks episode we introduce the new hosts, discuss the Presidential Election Fallout and discuss our imminent future!   Apologies for some of the audio issues near the end, we are working on a solution.

Western Wisconsin's arts and cultural organizations are among those struggling to make ends meet in the wake of an international pandemic. Today on Newsmakers, we're talking about how COVID-19 is affecting three such organizations in the Coulee Region. We'll hear from the Pump House Regional Arts Center, the La Crosse Community Theater, and Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center.

Eric Timmons is the editor and chief of LaCrosseIndependent.com, a relatively young site for news in the Coulee Region. He joins to talk mostly about some recent stories the Independent has had on medical debt and that evolved into a conversation about universal health care. Rick also stuck him with most of the anti-healthcare-for-all callers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new satirical newspaper La Crosse Times, offers a much needed comedic alternative to the news in the Coulee Region. At the helm is Sam Shilts, he talks with us about his beginning, comedy, and how this newspaper's comedic stories sometimes fly over the heads of a few readers and what makes for an interesting headline in our community. https://lacrossetimes.news/You can find more conversations on our website: https://lacrosselocal.com/.

The impact of artificial intelligence and robotics in health care and the dairy industry in the Coulee Region is the topic of this program that was recorded in March 2020.

Speaking about birds and birdwatching with Jonathan Ringdahl with the Coulee Region Audubon Society. We talk about where to see birds and the diversity of bird species in our area.

We talk about the situation in the Coulee Region for those in need of behavioral health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the popular Cameron Park Farmers Market set to open next week, we'll talk about the importance of local markets to the food supply and how people will social distance. We'll also check on how things are going for the Kane Street Community Garden, an important source of fresh produce for the region.

We talk with the heads of the area's two health systems, Mayo and Gundersen, about the still evolving process of converting a traditional medical center to places that are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about how a regional food bank is holding up. We talk with a local farmer about the impact the coronavirus is having on farmers. Finally, we talk about ways for people in the Coulee Region to volunteer their time during the Safer At Home designation.

Child Care Shortage- In this encore of a September 2019 show, a lack of stable child care is often cited as a reason people struggle to maintain a job. That's caught the attention of many employers in the Coulee Region who are working to find a solution.

“When you marry aquaculture and hydroponics, you get aquaponics.”Kurt Wagaman (5:04 - 5:09) Kurt Wagaman is the GM at Superior Fresh, an industry-leading aquaponics facility specializing in leafy greens, Atlantic salmon, and Steelheads. Their facility is situated on a 720-acre native restoration property nestled in the Coulee Region of Wisconsin. Superior Fresh's flagship facility is the largest of its kind, filled with state-of-the-art equipment and technology. What is Aquaponics? Aquaponics can be broken down into two separate technologies Hydroponics, which is growing leafy greens in a greenhouse, and aquaculture, the practice of raising fish in a facility. When you marry the two, you get aquaponics. Aquaponics lets companies like Superior Fresh get certified as organic and achieve rapid and sustainable growth.  Superior Fresh's Incredible (and Sustainable) Output Superior Fresh can produce 8 million pounds of leafy greens annually and 1.6 million pounds of fresh fish. They use a fraction of the land and water when compared to the same output from regular land and water farming.  Superior Fresh is the first landlocked Atlantic salmon farm in the United States using recirculating aquaculture technologies. Their state-of-the-art systems allow them to bring in certified disease-free eggs and have complete control of the life-cycle from hatch to harvest. A Commitment to Sustainability Superior Fresh isn't backed by your regular venture capitalists. They're funded by philanthropists who want to create an example of using aquaponics to grow large amounts of healthy foods in a way that is sustainable and beneficial to the local area.  Superior Fresh has led restoration efforts to the point where they've restored hundreds of acres of land and water to where they were a hundred years ago. “Our commitment to sustainability carries as much gravity as one can possibly imagine from a startup.”  - Kurt Wagaman (12:48 - 12:59) Superior Fresh is focused on nutrient recycling. The vast majority of the water they use is recycled and plays a role in farming for both their fish and leafy greens. Superior Fresh supports local organizations, including the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts as well as local high schools. They participate in focus study groups for the University of Wisconsin's marketing programs.  “Superior Fresh is a solution to some of the threats and problems that agriculture is facing.” - Lori Taylor (9:24 - 9:33) Two of the biggest threats facing agriculture are sustainability and the ability to feed an ever-growing global population. Superior Fresh addresses both of those problems by providing healthy nutritious (and delicious) food in a way that benefits the planet, and the local communities they operate in.  If you want to experience first-hand what Superior Fresh is offering, pick up some of their products at a local retailer near you. How to get involved Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!  Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.  Learn more about Superior Fresh. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

Sheldon Wagner is currently and athletic trainer at UW-La Crosse. Sheldon has done a lot in his career with a huge highlight being bringing concussion testing to the Coulee Region. He improved the base knowledge and helped lead the charge for implement ImPACT Testing. Sheldon is a wealth of knowledge and an asset that UWL values. Check out all he has to say about concussion and also on shoulder health and throwing mechanics. Great episode with so much information. Check it out. www.athletictrainingchat.com www.cliniallypressed.com SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc3WyCs2lmnKK6shrL5A4hw?sub_confirmation=1 #ATchat #ATC #atimpact #at4all #nata #boc #bocatc #athletictraining #athletictrainingchat #health #medicine #medical #medicalprofessional #professional #LAT #ATSarehealthcare #impacttest #concussion #throwingmechanics #shoulderhealth #mtbi

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Talking about where and how to catch smallmouth and largemouth bass in the late fall here in the Coulee Region. Also talk about the deer hunt in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

We discuss summer crappie fishing as the bite starts to pick up in the Coulee Region.

Erica is a mother of four (boys) a doula and a chiropractor whos passion is to help women with anything related to birth.  She is the regional director for B!rthF!t and runs courses all over the Coulee Region.  She also happens to be the wife of our own Kyle Boland.  This episode covers all kinds of things from what she does with B!irthF!t and how her and Kyle manage everything that is their life and work.  This episode is filled will great information and some great resources on help that is available out there.  Enjoy ​ -CP PodSquad

View the 2009, Commencement Ceremony for The Road She Traveled project. Over the past several years, Longfellow Middle School students have been diligently working on a one-of-a-kind history project to honor women in the Coulee Region, titled The Road She Traveled. With the guidance of the La Crosse Area League of Women Voters, women that have made a significant impact on our community have been identified, and our students have conducted interviews, written biographies, and created docudramas to detail the success of these distinguished community members. This is an ongoing venture, and to date, we have 89 digitally captured oral history projects archived on our website and podcast. You are cordially invited to The Road She Traveled 2009 Commencement Ceremony. Visit our website: http://wiki.lacrosseschools.org/groups/theroadshetraveled/ The Road She Traveled is created by Longfellow students, hosted by the School District of La Crosse, and sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

Vernetta is a true inspiration to the people of our community. She is an admirable role model to future women around the area and all over the world. Vernetta was in the Marine Women's Reserve during World War II and was stationed in El Toro, California as a quartermaster where she helped the military greatly by releasing soldiers to go overseas into combat. After her war years, she became a teacher and reading specialist. Doing so, she helped countless adolescents around the Coulee Region. View docudrama by Tony.

Linda was the first woman to get a full athletic scholarship to a Divison I school. She is currently an advocate for women and children in the Coulee Region. Docudrama conducted by Alex.

Barbara Frank is a dedicated environmentalist and advocate for the preservation of natural resources in the Coulee Region. View interview of Barbara Frank conducted by Mitch.

A love for the beautiful landscape of the Coulee Region is what drives Barb Frank to continue to protect and nurture our natural resources.  Her dedication to preservation of a healthy environment will ensure that generations of children will enjoy what we so often take for granted in our community, a healthy, awe inspiring natural world to look at, play in, and enjoy just by walking out our back door. Docudrama created by Mitch.