Podcasts about Wisconsin State Fair

What does it take to walk away from a name your organization has carried for over 160 years – and replace it with something no one has ever heard? For Jeff McCarthy, SVP and Marketing Director at Bank Five Nine, it took research, courage, a tight-knit team, and an unwavering commitment to standing out in one of the most crowded markets in the world. In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding™ Podcast, Jaci and Michael sit down with Jeff to walk through one of the most complete and compelling rebrand stories we’ve heard – from First Bank Financial Centre to Bank Five Nine. It’s a story of competitive audits, internal discovery, board presentations, and a brand launch that landed right in the middle of a global pandemic. Jeff shares how his team did it all in-house, why they chose red in a sea of blue and green, and how a three-word mission statement – make lives better – became the culture north star that unified an entire organization. Whether you’re considering a rebrand, trying to justify one to your leadership team, or simply trying to understand why clarity and differentiation matter, Jeff’s story makes the case better than any textbook could. In this conversation, you’ll hear: How a name change gave Bank Five Nine permission to tell a 160-plus-year story Why internal buy-in is just as important as external launch strategy The risk Jeff took by keeping the rebrand in-house – and why it paid off How the Wisconsin State Fair became the bank’s biggest brand megaphone What “make lives better” really means when it’s more than words on a wall Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at razorbranding.org

I interview livestock exhibitors from all walks of life, but this conversation felt different.   Jimmy Tibbits of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, has earned some of the industry's highest honors, including Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Barrow at the Wisconsin State Fair, Beef Exhibitor of the Year, and was on a nationally winning collegiate livestock judging team. Yet, when reflecting on his journey, he didn't focus on the banners or buckles. He talked about the stories.   Because at its core, showing and raising livestock is about much more than winning. It's about the lessons learned, the friendships built, and the experiences that shape young people into the hardworking adults who are passionate about giving back to others.   The banners may hang on the wall, but the stories are what stay with us for a lifetime.

Wisconsin is known for its forests, lakes, farmland, old mining towns, rural highways, and quiet communities. But beneath that familiar landscape are reports of terrifying encounters with winged anomalies, strange humanoids, invisible entities, black-eyed children, cryptid beasts, and other unexplained phenomena.In this episode of Phantoms & Monsters Radio, we examine a series of disturbing Wisconsin cases, including a terrifying road encounter near Lake Geneva, the legendary Mineral Point Vampire, a winged humanoid seen at the Wisconsin State Fair, a possible angelic intervention in Madison, a Glimmer Man encounter near Sturgeon Bay, a demon-like animal south of Barron, the Man-Bat of Briggs Road near La Crosse, black-eyed children near Milwaukee, a massive figure in Kettle Moraine, and a flying witch-like being near Darien.These reports suggest that Wisconsin may be a corridor of roadside high-strangeness, where witnesses encounter something at the edge of headlights, tree lines, bridges, cemeteries, fairgrounds, and lonely roads.Are these misidentified animals, folklore brought into the modern age, unknown cryptids, interdimensional intrusions, or something even stranger?Join us as we investigate UNEXPLAINED WISCONSIN.Please like, share, comment, and subscribe to Phantoms & Monsters Radio for more eyewitness accounts, investigations, and unexplained case files.

Wisconsin is known for its forests, lakes, farmland, old mining towns, rural highways, and quiet communities. But beneath that familiar landscape are reports of terrifying encounters with winged anomalies, strange humanoids, invisible entities, black-eyed children, cryptid beasts, and other unexplained phenomena.In this episode of Phantoms & Monsters Radio, we examine a series of disturbing Wisconsin cases, including a terrifying road encounter near Lake Geneva, the legendary Mineral Point Vampire, a winged humanoid seen at the Wisconsin State Fair, a possible angelic intervention in Madison, a Glimmer Man encounter near Sturgeon Bay, a demon-like animal south of Barron, the Man-Bat of Briggs Road near La Crosse, black-eyed children near Milwaukee, a massive figure in Kettle Moraine, and a flying witch-like being near Darien.These reports suggest that Wisconsin may be a corridor of roadside high-strangeness, where witnesses encounter something at the edge of headlights, tree lines, bridges, cemeteries, fairgrounds, and lonely roads.Are these misidentified animals, folklore brought into the modern age, unknown cryptids, interdimensional intrusions, or something even stranger?Join us as we investigate UNEXPLAINED WISCONSIN.Please like, share, comment, and subscribe to Phantoms & Monsters Radio for more eyewitness accounts, investigations, and unexplained case files.

Another week in the books & a long, holiday weekend coming right up! We should see the weather warm up to almost 80° by Sunday, and into the upper 80's by Memorial Day. And speaking of the upcoming holiday, we had a bunch of Memorial Day stats & info on the show this morning, including our favorite side dishes for our grill-out, an update on the holiday travel, and some things you may not know about Memorial Day. In the news this morning, the latest on the rampant fraud in Minnesota, the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, parents who blindfolded their own children & abandoned them in the woods in Portugal, a teacher in #Florida has been fired after tying a makeshift noose around the neck of a black doll in her classroom, and the Wisconsin State Fair is going to debut a massive Ferris Wheel this year. In sports, the Brew Crew start a series against the Dodgers tonight, the Knicks beat the Cavs last night to take a 2-0 series lead, the eleven days off didn't help the Carolina Hurricanes as they got destroyed by Montreal last night in the NHL playoffs, the Bears definitely seem like they're leaving Chicago, the Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA, and Kevin Harvick headlines the newest HOF class in NASCAR. We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend. Plus, Ozzy may be dead…but there's a digital version of him coming in the near future. Elsewhere in sports, an Eagles linebacker gets popped for speeding & reckless driving, the St. Louis Cardinals now have a special "Tarps Off" section at their ballpark, and the Wienermobiles will once again race later today to kick off the Indy 500 weekend. In Denver, a K9 officer is calling it a career after helping to seize over $1 million in illegal narcotics during her career, and an officer in Tennessee is being recognized for his bravery after saving a family from a burning home. Doc joined us just after 8am for this week's Racing Report, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former McDonald's manager who's in some legal trouble after contaminating her ex-gf's French fries, a couple renting an apartment in Michigan say their landlord came by to do some repairs and instead had sex with a woman in their living room, a #FloridaTeacher who encouraged students to slap a classmate for being too chatty, and another #FloridaTeacher who got wasted at school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Krispy Kreme steal an idea from the Wisconsin State Fair?

What's up with Elizabeth's Pants?!?!, Radar's weird hotel story, Taylor Swift at Wisconsin State Fair???, TR - Friend gets engaged to ex and wants me in the wedding?!?! Listen to Elizabeth & Radar on The Mix LIVE weekdays from 6am to 10am!

What's up with Elizabeth's Pants?!?!, Radar's weird hotel story, Taylor Swift at Wisconsin State Fair???, TR - Friend gets engaged to ex and wants me in the wedding?!?! Listen to Elizabeth & Radar on The Mix LIVE weekdays from 6am to 10am!

It's the right time of the year to be focused on the bee population in Wisconsin. Jill Welke catches up with Wisconsin's Honey Queen, Emily Skala. She explains the training she's gone through to make sure she's properly educating the general public about everything bees can do. She says most people don't realize the different types of honey you can enjoy based just on what the bee is consuming! Weather calms down a bit beginning today. Stu Muck says that this next weather front should help farm fields dry out. As Wyffels Hybrids celebrates its 80th anniversary as an independent, family-owned company, Regional Sales Manager Steve Quade joins Stephanie Hoff to discuss current spring planting progress in the region. We explore the latest digital tools available to farmers, including a GDU calculator and planting progress maps, designed to assist with critical hybrid and timing decisions. Additionally, Steve highlights the release of 16 new corn hybrids and the company's commitment to extensive research and on-farm trials for the 2026 season. Paid for by Wyffels Hybrids.The Wisconsin State Fair has announced the 2026 Sporky and Drinkie finalists. Pam Jahnke highlights a few of the new offerings. Graduation is right around the corner for college of ag students, but the job market might be a little dim. Ben Jarboe takes the temperature of job demand with Tammy Jensen, President of AgriCareers Inc. She says there's always a need for "farm kids" graduating with some hands-on skills. She advises that you may need to adjust your expectations in the current job market. Jensen says there's an emphasis on what you can bring to the business. Sometimes that may mean being willing to take on multiple responsibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beach Boys are still going strong... they've been booked as headliners for this summer's Wisconsin State Fair. More with Chris Conley on the WSAU Wisconsin Morning News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Catered Quiz, comedian Dana Ehrmann joins the show to answer questions about America's Next Top Model and the artists of Lilith Fair. We also talk about the Wisconsin State Fair, 30 Rock and Surge. Dana will be performing at the Roast of Milwaukee on October 6th at The Cooperage. Tickets are available now! Dana will also be performing at the Milwaukee Comedy Festivsl on Sunday, October 12th at Great Lakes Distillery. Tickets are available now! Follow Dana on Facebook and Instagram. The Catered Quiz will likely be off next week but will return on Tuesday, October 7th.

RUNDOWN   Nugget ice machines, clinking noises, and bizarre celebrity rumors (yes, even LeAnn Rimes' teeth). The warm-up turns nostalgic as the show celebrates musical birthdays for Billy Ray Cyrus, Gene Simmons, and Elvis Costello. And what about the chaos of late August sports: college football's return, the NFL looming, and the Mariners somehow both collapsing and contending at the same time? Hotshot recounts the fantasy football fiasco that ended his playing days back in 2007, while Mitch embraces his role as a “passionate pessimist” when it comes to Seattle baseball. And through it all, one bright spot remains—Brian Woo quietly posting Cy Young–level consistency, even if the voters never notice. Mitch interviews Nancy King, who was just 16 when a family trip to Seattle in August 1964 turned into the story of a lifetime. From checking into the Beatles' hotel, to a chance encounter with a Liverpool journalist, to being ushered into a private room where she spent 30 unforgettable minutes with John, Paul, George, and Ringo — Nancy recounts how one magical evening reshaped her life and inspired decades of storytelling. CBS analyst and Rose Bowl–winning coach Rick Neuheisel joins Mitch to open another season of weekly college football chats, breaking down the new 12-team playoff format, the looming SEC and Big Ten power plays, and the frenzy around Arch Manning's Texas debut in Columbus. He weighs in on Washington's year-two outlook under Jedd Fisch, Heisman dark horses, and makes his first official “Rick's Pick” of 2025 — with Oregon and LSU circled for January glory. Mitch welcomes back Joe Doyle and Brady Farkas for episode 348 of this Mariners No-Table segment, where the trio dissects Seattle's uneven road trip, a roster struggling against lefties, and what Cal Raleigh's historic home run pace means for the franchise. With Padres, Guardians, and Rays looming, the group debates roster moves, Harry Ford's September call-up chances, and whether the Mariners are missing their moment to bury Houston.   GUESTS   Nancy King | Eyewitness to the Beatles' 1964 Seattle stay and lifelong storyteller of that night at the Edgewater Hotel Rick Neuheisel | CBS College Football Analyst, Former Head Coach & Rose Bowl Champion Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over Slot Substack   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | From Nugget Ice to Beatles Nights 21:56 | Passionate Pessimists, Fantasy-Free Since '07, and Mariners in the Madness 35:30 | GUEST: Nancy King; From North Dakota to the Edgewater: A Teenager's Night With the Beatles 1:05:25 | GUEST: Rick Neuheisel; Kicks Off College Football: Playoff Paths, Arch Madness, and Husky Hopes 1:34:28 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table; Mariners No-Table: Clunky Rosters, Cal Raleigh's Power Surge, and a Crucial Week Ahead 2:02:21 | Other Stuff Segment: Chinese Taipei wins Little League World Series, Issaquah loses to eventual softball champion Texas, Seahawks preseason struggles & roster cuts (Marquez Valdes-Scantling uncertainty), Lee Corso's final College GameDay broadcast, John Wall retires from NBA, Bengals Ring of Honor controversy (Boomer Esiason email & Corey Dillon snub), Roger Federer declared billionaire via On Running stake, Nolan Bushnell turns down 1/3 of Apple for $50K, Sean Kemp sentenced to 30 days home detention, Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant card sells for $12.93M, Ro Crowder rearrested for sniffing strangers, Bellevue Pickleball Club opening. RIPs: Jerry Adler (actor, Sopranos/Good Wife/Rescue Me), Judge Frank Caprio (“Caught in Providence” TV judge). Headlines: IHOP waitress charged with groping a customer, Wisconsin State Fair worker glues coworker's Coke, Thailand hospital records used as food wrapping, Britney Spears nude photoshoot, Fake Justin Bieber scams Vegas nightclub.

DZ made a decision about how he wants to cope with his grief and he got emotional sharing the plan with Alley. The Wisconsin State Fair joins the show to talk about the great flood of 2025 and all the behind the scenes moments, including how they decided to make the big decision to cancel the last day of the fair. DZ helps out a man who wants to change his best man at the last minute. Nick Cannon doesn't like the word coparenting and it started a long discussion. A woman asks if she's the jerk for not letting a man merge. What is your back to school shopping method? The question of the day has everyone arguing the best way to go.

The Wisconsin State Fair joins Alley and DZ to answer ALL the behind the scenes questions they had about the big flood that caused the fair to cancel the last day. Who made the final decsion? Are the animals ok? What do people do with their tickets? All those questions and more were answered.

Today's Headlines: In maybe another Epstein distraction tactic, Trump held a fiery presser to announce he's taking control of DC's police and sending 800 National Guard troops for 30 days — despite crime being at a 30-year low. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser called it “unlawful” and noted Congress could've given her Guard control years ago. Trump also hyped his upcoming Alaska meeting with Putin to discuss “land swaps” for ending the Ukraine war. Zelensky isn't invited, but Trump hinted at a follow-up meeting, while European leaders scramble to meet him first. A judge blocked the DOJ's push to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records, calling it a distraction. The US and China extended their tariff truce for 90 days, and the US will now take 15% of Nvidia and AMD's China AI chip sales for export licenses. Australia will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN in September, joining Canada and France. At home, a gunman killed 3 people outside an Austin Target, and explosions at a US Steel plant near Pittsburgh killed 1 and left another missing. Severe storms in the Midwest caused deadly flooding in Milwaukee, shut down the Wisconsin State Fair, and left 14 million people under flood alerts. Forecasters are also tracking tropical storm Erin in the Atlantic and Hurricane Henriette in the Pacific. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Live Updates: Trump Orders National Guard to Washington and Takeover of Capital's Police NBC News: Ahead of Putin sitdown, Trump says he hopes to get 'prime territory' back for Ukraine WSJ: European Leaders Plan to Meet Trump Before Putin Talks NBC News: Judge denies DOJ bid to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records Axios: US, China extend tariff pause another 90 days WSJ: Nvidia, AMD to Give U.S. 15% Cut on AI Chip Sales to China  Axios: Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, PM Albanese says AP News: Shooter kills 3 in a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas, before being captured, police say AP News: Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, 1 missing, 10 injured NBC News: Severe storms knock out power and close roads in Midwest as flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair AP News: Forecasters say Tropical Storm Erin could become 1st Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heavy rains prompt flash floods, canceling last day of Wisconsin State Fair; Wildfires burn thousands of acres, prompt evacuations in Colorado; Social media warnings spread about herbal tonic ‘Feel Free';  and more on tonight's broadcast.

President Donald Trump threatens to clear homeless camps and send more federal law enforcement into Washington, D.C., ahead of a press conference at the White House on Monday morning. In Gaza, a prominent Al Jazeera journalist is among seven people killed in an Israeli strike, as Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to expand the war into crowded refugee camps. And in the Midwest, record rainfall has flooded streets, cut power to thousands, and forced the Wisconsin State Fair to cancel its final day. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

Severe storms led to record flooding in Wisconsin. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

President Donald Trump threatens to clear homeless camps and send more federal law enforcement into Washington, D.C., ahead of a press conference at the White House on Monday morning. In Gaza, a prominent Al Jazeera journalist is among seven people killed in an Israeli strike, as Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to expand the war into crowded refugee camps. And in the Midwest, record rainfall has flooded streets, cut power to thousands, and forced the Wisconsin State Fair to cancel its final day. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.  

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports strong storms in Wisconsin leave one person dead and injured at least one more.

This week's episode we talked about the transition from Peacock to ESPN. Mattyice was spot on with Seth Rollins cash in. Other thoughts of the week in wrestling. Thanks to our sponsors Big Dog Entertainment for the Wisconsin State Fair tickets. Thanks to My Auntie's Kitchen for the grub this week. Thanks to Transaction skate shop in West Allis for the awesome merch!

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Drones are becoming a bigger and more important tool in production agriculture. Kiley Allan finds out about the diverse applications they can assist with from Julia Guerra, Solutions Architect and a licensed drone pilot at FlyGuys. He says there's a multitude of ways farmers can use drones to provide supplemental information to their operations. He also says this technology can help not only in row crop management, but livestock operations too.Dangerous temperatures and humidity ahead for the weekend. Stu Muck says the only bright spot is the possibility of some rain moving in as soon as Saturday afternoon.Stephanie Hoff visits with Dawn Roth of Roth's Sugarbush in Cadott while at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. Dawn chairs the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Association's booth in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion. She tells us about the tasty treats they have in store for fairgoers as they taste their way through Wisconsin agriculture -- the dollars support homegrown syrup and young producers.While the Wisconsin wheat harvest rolls on, there's another crop being harvested you might have missed. Mint! Richard Gumz of Gumz Farms shares what the start of mint harvest has provided. They are seeing a decrease in oil production this harvest season. While they are exploring other possibilities, they suspect the cloudy days in early July, as well as the smoke haze, greatly affected sunlight penetration. It will be a matter of time (7-10 days) to determine if it changes throughout the remainder of the season. Kiley Allan has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we experience the Wisconsin State Fair—one of the most beloved summer traditions in the Midwest! We taste-test some of the best fair foods, explore the agricultural side of the fair by learning about livestock shows, and talk with fairgoers about their favorite State Fair traditions. From deep-fried favorites to local culture and family-friendly activities, this episode has everything you need to know before heading to the fairgrounds. Whether you're planning your visit or just love all things Wisconsin, this episode brings the fair to life!The Wisconsin State Fair takes place from now until August 10, 2025.The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Taylor County; https://bit.ly/32tImLVThe Cabin is also presented to you by:Something Special from Wisconsin; somethingspecialwi.comVISIT Lake Geneva; visitlakegeneva.comGHT; wcaght.org

The Wisconsin Sports Tap List is BACK! Charlie talks about the topics below for the first edition in a few months but look forward to seeing more throughout the remainder of the year. The podcast begins with Charlie explaining what the Tap List and how you can contribute (2:00). The podcast rolls on talking about the summer of the Milwaukee Brewers (6:00). Charlie discusses his appreciation for Issac Collins (16;00). No, the Brewers aren't trading Freddy Peralta this winter (21:00). Family night overreactions are the absolute worst part of being a Green Bay Packers fan (25:00). Quick thoughts on Nate Hobbs injury (32:00). What's the deal with Shams Charnia and Giannis Antetokounmpo (35:00). Who is on Charlie's ‘biting' list (39:00). Overrated, underrated, properly rated options for the Wisconsin State Fair (41:00).

Stephanie Hoff visits with Dawn Roth of Roth's Sugarbush in Cadott while at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. Dawn chairs the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Association's booth in the Wisconsin Products Pavilion. She tells us about the tasty treats they have in store for fairgoers as they taste their way through Wisconsin agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Stephanie Hoff catches up with the 78th Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow during the Wisconsin State Fair. Sarah is almost a month into her role as the state's agricultural ambassador. She tells us where you can find Alice during the "best 11 days of summer." Sarah is most looking forward to sharing fair memories with fairgoers, including her own eight years of showing dairy in West Allis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, that didn't take long. The 2026 race for Wisconsin governor already has its first smear campaign—and it was as predictable as it is tiring. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez met her husband at a salsa dancing class and they've been married nearly 20 years. He's an IT network engineer, a naturalized citizen, and they're raising two teenagers. Naturally, the first whisper campaigns of his immigration status are underway, and Rodriguez put into perspective perfectly for voters. We'll also look ahead to this weekend's big events around the state, including the Wisconsin State Fair, with Cherita Booker, social media manager for UpNorthNews. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow is powered by UpNorthNews, and it airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-9 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 civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and YouTube. Guest: Cherita Booker

Hello and welcome to episode 107 of the Still Spinning Podcast. Don't forget, you can watch the live taping most Mondays at 7 PM on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram OR wait until the official podcast release on Wednesday morning. Visit your usual podcast subscription service to add us to your list. Visit our website for more details on becoming a sponsor and buying merch. All of this at stillspinningpodcast.com. It was a tough week for Gen X kids, those of us who grew up in the 80's. We lost some BIG names in the past week and Dan and Nicole discuss the losses, the lives and how it feels as though celebrity deaths are getting closer and closer to us. RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne.  A recent American Airlines flight had to evacuate the passengers via the slide and of course there is video. Side note, is there ANYTHING happening in the world that is not being captured on video?? Ah the “joys” of 2025. Anyhoodle, Dan has some thoughts on the evacuation and some issues that no one is really talking about. This leads to a whole discussion on if Dan and Nicole would help in this kind of situation (spoiler, the answer is yes) AND how Dan would run things.  There is a town in France who wants tourists to PUT ON THEIR CLOTHES. Topless-ness is an issue for both men and women in this town and they are sick of it. Cover it up folks! Nicole was recently in Moline and saw a person with no shoes walking all over. It is a whole vibe and discussion on the podcast this week.  The live recording is OFF for next week (August 4th) as Nicole will be at the Wisconsin State Fair (aka her happy place) but there will be a regular episode release on Wednesday as well as some bonus content for the Spinners this Friday AND next! Have a great week everyone and thanks for joining us!

Happy Hump Day! Glad I mowed the lawn yesterday as we've got rain in the forecast today. On the show this morning, we let you know what's on TV today/tonight. We talked about raccoon that was stuck in a dumpster but got rescued. And we talked about dolphin that was stuck in a fishing net but ALSO got rescued! In the news this morning, a massive earthquake in Russia sent tsunami waves to the coasts of Japan and Hawaii, the latest on the drowning death of an 11 year-old girl in Merrill on Sunday, an update on the trial of Savannah Myers, and the winners of the "Drinkies and Sporkies" awards for the Wisconsin State Fair. In sports, the Brewers beat the Cubs again last night, the NFL Hall of Fame game is tomorrow night, the latest on the NYC gunman who was targeting the NFL offices earlier this week, and a man who was stalking Caitlin Clark is going to jail. Elsewhere in sports, Ben Askren is back in the hospital after a lung transplant, former Raider Christian Wilkins allegedly kissed a teammate on the head which led to his release, and NASCAR truck series driver Stewart Friesen suffered some serious injuries in a recent accident. Did this woman's Ring doorbell camera capture video of an alien? Or is it just a trash can in the wind? Apparently, hemorrhoids are becoming an epidemic and we looked at some reasons why. And the "trendiest" drink of the summer doesn't sound very trendy at all. Not the first time this has happened and likely won't be the last…but a WNBA game was interrupted last night when someone in the stands threw a sex toy onto the court. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pastor from Colorado and his wife are in big trouble for running a cryptocurrency scam, ChatGPT's ability to easily click through the "I am not a robot" verification tests, a Canadian man saved his own life by punching a cougar in the face, an angry teacher is pissed that some parents don't want to buy extra school supplies, and a couple of Phillies fans got a bit horned-up at a recent game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin State Fair is a time to experience everything that makes the state great whether it be the people, the animals, or the food. Now one staple of this fair has gotten a facelift. The building that serves up the infamous creme puffs may look a bit different when you enter this year. Tess Kerksen the Director of Marketing and Communications with the Wisconsin State Fair says that the newly renovated and renamed Dairy Building is ready to serve up large amounts of Wisconsin’s favorite sweet treat. She also says that once the fair is done the building can be rented for events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosting weddings on the farm is a strategy to diversify income and protect growers from market volatility. But "wedding barns" have been limited by updated alcohol policies. Jean Bahn of Farmview Event Barn in Berlin updates Mid-West Farm Report on the lawsuit fighting the new rules. Jean says 2026 weddings are in jeopardy. A cool front is on its way, says ag meteorologist Stu Muck. Where does the mint in your toothpaste and chewing gum come from? Believe it or not -- Wisconsin! At Still Harvest Farm in Rock County, partners Trip Downing and DJ Waller are growing and processing peppermint just south of Janesville. The harvest is underway now, keeping them busy during the typically quieter summer months between corn and soybean seasons. A large staff is required to successfully host an event as big as the Wisconsin State Fair. Samantha Dennis tells us about the scope of their staff and what they look for when hiring seasonal workers to handle the livestock barns, for example. Market advisor John Heinberg of Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says no change in the latest cattle on feed and cattle inventory reports. Crop ratings are very strong, with soybeans trending exceptionally higher. The weather is excellent for crops moving forward. U.S.-China trade negotiations are going on in Stockholm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A large staff is required to successfully host an event as big as the Wisconsin State Fair. Samantha Dennis is the Chief Organizational Development Officer for the State Fair. She tells us about the scope of their staff and what they look for when hiring seasonal workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin State Fair is right around the corner, and there are a few things you need to know before and you go. Tess Kerksen, the Director of Marketing and Communications with the Wisconsin State Fair, has the admission and parking details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What'd you like? Send us a text.The guys talk about Walt's new haircut. Ozzy, of course. Old geezer musical acts. Judgmental state fairs. And comedians lip-syncing jokes.THEN sketches: Limericks from Pipefitters Union 597. Mini memorabilia. And an audio art project.

Bob Bosold catches up with Darin Von Ruden following Wisconsin Farmers Union's summer meeting. The new Market on River is already proving to be a valuable asset. Von Ruden says Farmers Union Industries as a whole is having a profitable year. WFU continues to be vocal in Madison and Washington, D.C. to keep agriculture at the forefront of policymaking. Compeer Financial Ag Weather Update warns that a heat advisory starts at noon. If you're golfing the WSA Clean Fuels Classic (like the Mid-West Farm Report team), drink water! For 101 years, one treat has been a staple for the Wisconsin State Fair. This is the Cream Puff. New advancements will now allow them to produce more of these sweet treats than ever before. Lisa Immel, chief programs officer, tells Ben Jarboe the new bakery makes the sky the limit for this time-honored tradition. Pam Jahnke visits with the Clinton Family, the host of the 2025 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Jim Clinton walks Pam through the farm history, including a time the family produced cabbage. He's looking forward to welcoming the public to see how well the animals are taken care of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For 101 years one treat has been a staple for the Wisconsin State Fair. This being the Cream Puff. Now new advancements will allow them to make more of these sweet treats than ever before. Lisa Immel, the Chief Programs Officer for the Fair, is a bit of an expert on this magnificent dessert. She is here to give an inside look at how the new bakery will make the sky the limit for the time honored tradition of the cream puff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For farmers "down under" the growing season is opposite of what we're experiencing in Wisconsin. The challenges, however, remain some of the same. Bob Bosold visits with Australian grain grower, Peter Black, about how he approaches his crops and markets and what's different compared to Wisconsin. Heat returns in this week's forecast. Stu Muck breaks it down and includes the possibility of rain beginning overnight. Jody Miller is a dairy farmer representing producers in Lafayette and Green counties on the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board. She talks with Stephanie Hoff about the excitement they're building for the Wisconsin State Fair. DFW partners with the WI State Fair to emphasize all things dairy from the cow to the cone. Miller says the opportunity to help educate so many people in such a short period of time is very exciting. Paid for by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Independence Day has passed which usually means the meat industry goes into a lull, but this year there is an interesting phenomenon taking place. Ben Jarboe finds out what's up from Jeff Swenson, meat and livestock specialist with DATCP. He says the meat markets are holding strong when it comes to beef and pork, and he also notes the recent impact that new tariffs may have on US producers. Swenson says the lamb market is holding strong because of new marketing opportunities in the Bahamas! Resorts are adding lamb to their menus and visitors love it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do t-shirts, cheese auctions, and cow care have in common? They’re all part of the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s presence at this year’s Wisconsin State Fair! In this month's Checking In With Dairy Checkoff, we’re digging into the many ways DFW is supporting youth, educating fairgoers, and celebrating the state’s world-class dairy industry with board member Jody Miller. From sponsoring youth showmanship awards and supporting the iconic Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Auction, DFW is spotlighting the families behind Wisconsin dairy. We also take you behind the scenes of Dairy Lane and the live milking demonstrations. With this year’s educational theme, “Care of Cows: It’s What We Do,” you'll learn how committed Wisconsin’s dairy farmers are to the well-being of their animals and their communities. Learn more: https://www.wisconsindairy.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alley and DZ are back from vacation and they surprise everyone by introducing their new co-worker, who has a long history on KISSFM and shares an infamous story about Justin Bieber at the Wisconsin State Fair. Alley gives a recap on how it went in Vegas with kids and DZ updates everyone on his surgery. A woman asks for advice after her friend won't return her texts. DZ asks if he's the jerk for making his wife drive him to work. They discuss all the big changes that happened in Milwaukee while they were gone.

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Wisconsin played host to the summer conference for the National Farmers Union. Held a their new state headquarters in Chippewa Falls, Bob Bosold got a chance to visit with NFU President, Rod Larew, as well as WFU President, Darren VonRuden. There's still a lot of anxiety about getting a Farm Bill completed in Washington, D.C. and questions surrounding the "Big Beautiful Bill" and what it could be to farms and agribusinesses. Illinois stands poised to break records this year when it comes to tornadoes! Pam Jahnke shares the story from Illinois State Climatologist, Trent Ford. Today is the deadline for the state legislature to wrap up work on the budget. Representative Travis Tranel, the chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee is watching a lot of moving parts. He explains to Stephanie Hoff that state budget negotiations or debates continue to take center stage on Capitol Hill. But there are also bills moving through the agriculture committee to watch. We start with the nutrient loss reduction program, a bill that Representative Tranel is cosponsoring. The Mid-West Farm Report is continuing to gather stories from families statewide that will be honored during the Wisconsin State Fair as Century or Sesquicentennial honorees. Aubrey Schlimgen chats with Bob Smith from Fond du Lac County, one of the sesquicentennial farms that will be honored. Bob and his brother were the youngest of the 4 brothers and did most of the work on the farm. When they started their work, they cleaned up a lot of the barns on their farm and built some buildings. 100ft off of the one barn to be exact. Bob and his Wife have three kids. His other two brothers got into education and even taught at the University of Dubuque. In 1980 they had experienced loss with a barn fire. Bob still farms to this day, no more cows but still with crops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She won tickets to see Darius at the Wisconsin State Fair on August 8th! You can win all this week at 9:20am!

Back from Nashville & ready to go! Brian went to see Metallica in Tennessee over the weekend and spent a good portion of the morning recapping his trip. In the news this morning, a "missing" Wisconsin woman has been found alive & well after 63 years, T-Pain & the Wisconsin State Fair are in a bit of a dispute, there's some aggressive turkeys on the loose in the Eau Claire area, the voting process for the new Pope starts later this week, and it looks like we might be reopening Alcatraz. In sports, the Brewers were able to get a win over the Cubs yesterday, the Joey Logano got a win in Texas, and we recapped all the NBA & NHL playoff action from yesterday and took a look at tonight's NBA and NHL schedules. Elsewhere in sports, an update on the condition of Damian Lillard, Gregg Popovich will no longer be coaching for the Spurs, and the NFL draft is heading to the Nation's capital! We let you know what's on TV tonight, and we went over some stats & info for Cinco de Mayo! Plus, a quick, at-home test you can take that can help determine how healthy your brain is. And a new side-effect of taking Ozempic. Did you see the kid who created an A.I. pill bot to help his grandmother take the correct prescriptions? Also, check out this high school baseball team that helped put out a fire across the street from the field they were playing on. Check out this "no-look" play by a dad at the Yankees game over the weekend. Nice catch! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who is throwing groceries at his neighbors, an attack at a Dairy Queen, a guy who keeps trying to touch women's feet at home-showings, an idiot who missed his exit on the highway, and a bar in Arizona that made a big oopsie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dennis Peters joins us again this hour. Our friends Jim and Suzi Ploetz join the show again as "competitors" in the Maino & The Mayor's Top Craft Pick promotion! They own and operate New Denmark Brewing and Duck Creek Winery & Distillery. They started home-brewing beer back in the early 1990s. In 2013, they opened the winery because of their passion for wine-making and growing grapes and after winning several amateur ribbons at the Wisconsin State Fair. After a few years, they wanted to get into creating distilled spirits. In 2018, they released several spirits: whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and several flavored moonshines. Then Ashley McDermid flies in (almost literally) for the Heights Pub & Parlor Music Series. Today we welcome Jason Reisdorf, Jason Goessl and Ryan Thomas from "Son Reis Project." Their Facebook page explains their music thusly: "Son Reis Project (SRP) is a sonic exploration at the intersection of heavy metal, free jazz, and punk." All we know is that it was a fun and eclectic way to end a great week of radio shows!! Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. 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 lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Ashley McDermid, Dennis Peters, Jason Reisdorf, Jason Goessl, Ryan Thomas

Dennis Peters joins us again this hour. Our friends Jim and Suzi Ploetz join the show again as "competitors" in the Maino & The Mayor's Top Craft Pick promotion! They own and operate New Denmark Brewing and Duck Creek Winery & Distillery. They started home-brewing beer back in the early 1990s. In 2013, they opened the winery because of their passion for wine-making and growing grapes and after winning several amateur ribbons at the Wisconsin State Fair. After a few years, they wanted to get into creating distilled spirits. In 2018, they released several spirits: whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, brandy, and several flavored moonshines. Then Ashley McDermid flies in (almost literally) for the Heights Pub & Parlor Music Series. Today we welcome Jason Reisdorf, Jason Goessl and Ryan Thomas from "Son Reis Project." Their Facebook page explains their music thusly: "Son Reis Project (SRP) is a sonic exploration at the intersection of heavy metal, free jazz, and punk." All we know is that it was a fun and eclectic way to end a great week of radio shows!! Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. 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 lineup. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor! Guests: Ashley McDermid, Dennis Peters, Jason Reisdorf, Jason Goessl, Ryan Thomas

Rachel won a pair of tickets to the show, which also gets you admission to the Wisconsin State Fair! You could win all this week at 7:20am

In this special edition, guest host Ted Koppel examines factors likely to make this year's election perhaps the most important of our lifetime. Koppel talks with attendees at the Wisconsin State Fair about their political preferences (and deep-fried pickles), and interviews journalist Steven Brill about his book, “The Death of Truth.” Also: Lee Cowan talks with the “Sister Senators” of South Carolina about the price many of them paid for opposing the state's near-total abortion ban; Tracy Smith checks out the role of music in presidential campaigns; Martha Teichner reports on how immigration laws in Florida are affecting growers that have relied on undocumented farm workers; and Ben Mankiewicz looks back on the history of political movies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.