WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews
WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.
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On Saturday, members of the Onalaska Hilltopper Rotary Club helped people outside Puerto Vallarta with filters that provided clean water to drink. They distributed nearly 300 filters to people in the region and educated them on the filter's use.
On Sunday, violence came to the resort town on the sea.
For Lisa Kind, who was heading to breakfast with a friend, had seen smoke in the distance, didn’t think much of i...
Interview with Viterbo President on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer.
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Winter is in full swing especially after Friday's n snowfall. The waterpark capital of the world is pitching some winter getaway ideas especially for you if you are an outdoor enthusiasts. Wisconsin Dells spokesperson Andy Larsen says the Dells may be one of the most diverse winter getaway destinations in the Midwest. He was a guest on WIZM La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer talking about fun things to do in the...
The Wisconsin Beef Council announced the 3rd annual Wisconsin's Best Burger Contest. The contest began earlier this month and runs through Sunday, March 15. You can nominate your favorite beef burger from any Wisconsin restaurant. You simply need to go to the Wisconsin Beef Council website at www.beeftips.com/bestburger. The contest will eventually create an Elite 8 list of eight restaurants with the most nominations...
Ms. Sarah Hagenow is the 78th Alice in Dairyland. She travels Badgerland promoting Wisconsin Agriculture. That includes corn, beef, milk, cranberries and of course cheese. Do you know which type of cheese is the top variety produced in Wisconsin? Sarah knows and she is a walking Google knowing and teaching facts about Wisconsin's farming and business. The correct answer is Mozzarella representing 31% of cheese produced in Wis...
As Girl Scouts of Wisconsin badger land launched our 2026 Girl Scout cookie season. The Girl Scout cookie program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Leaders say the impact is proven. Girl Scouts say the real world skills grow stronger each season and help young people gain confidence, independence and a sense of purpose. Mother and daughter team Sally and Rachel Egan joined La Crosse Tal...
Shelly Fortner of the Hunger Task Force joined Sean Dwyer on La Crosse Talk Wednesday morning.
In addition to discussing the need for donations, Fortner also talked about having people volunteer to help. She said more than 2,000 people volunteer every year in some way at the Task Force. This could be collecting food items, working in the warehouse, or taking care of the many vegetables grown in the Kane Street Community Garde...
Did you get a good night's sleep last night? If you answered no, you are not alone. Insomnia is a real problem, especially for older adults. But you don't need to turn to drugs alone to help you sleep. One of the most powerful ways to overcome sleep anxiety is behavioral therapy and effective lifestyle changes. Kelly Thayer is a nurse practitioner who can help you get a good night's sleep. She spoke to Sean ...
A special visit today by the La Crosse Police Department's very own Therapy Dog. Cheddar and his handler, SRO Ryan Ledvina, along with Lt. Steven Pataska, spent some time this morning on La Crosse Talk. They discussed the importance of what Cheddar provides the students and people he interacts with on a daily basis.
While Cheddar spends much of his time at Logan with Officer Ledvina, they do visit all of the district's school...
Tuesday is Fat Tuesday. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. It is an important season for Christians. Many Christians in the La Crosse area belong to the Lutheran Synod. The Bishop of that Synod is Bishop Felix Malpica. Bishop Malpica agrees that the Lenten season is important. Bishop Malpica sat down with La Crosse Talk's Sean Dwyer to discuss faith, Lent, Redemption and ICE in Minneapolis.
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Christina Shutt is the executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. The museum is the premier institution for understanding the history and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. She has led the Presidential Library since 2021. Shutt joined Sean Dwyer on WIZM La Crosse talk to talk about the rail splitter.
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Dr. Roxy Etta is a Child Development Parenting Specialist at the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Dr. Etta was a guest on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer. She discussed the impact of social media on families, teens and parents.
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Two very special guests stopped into the La Crosse Talk studios on Friday morning. Mad Dog and Merrill, known far and wide for their grilling expertise, shared a few tales and tips during their visit.
They're in town for the La Crosse Sports Show at the La Crosse Center this weekend. Each day, they've got multiple presentations for grillers here in the Coulee Region.
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Terry Visger from the Bluff Country Tale Spinners visited La Crosse Talk on Friday to promote Storytelling for Kids, an event coming up on February 21 at the Pump House Regional Arts Center.
It's an opportunity for children to engage and expand their imaginations through the art of storytelling.
There's also music by Hans Mayer and the Magic of Isaiah.
The event begins at 12:30 p.m. Find out more by going to the Pump House's ...
District 2 City Council Member Erin Goggin joined Kevin Millard Friday morning on La Crosse Talk to share her thoughts after Thursday night's vote on two big topics before the council: a City Administrator and bike lanes through downtown La Crosse.
While the administrator proposal failed by two votes to pass, the issue hasn't gone away, as Goggin discusses. She said that they're about "90 percent" there on getting an administ...
Members of the La Crosse Area Builders Association talked to Sean Dwyer on La Crosse Talk about the upcoming Home Show coming in March. Executive Officer Tena Bailey and Board Member Doug Billings discussed what visitors to the show can expect to see at this year's event.
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Since 1958, the La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism has been helping member businesses; professionals and individuals stay informed and connected. Their mission is to strengthen and promote members by building community alliances and working as business advocates. Their goal is making La Crescent an even greater place to visit, work and live. John Wilson is the president of the La Crescent Chamber of Commerce board of ...
Allison Robbins of "The Grind" in Minneapolis talks about their and local efforts to help families impacted by the recent ICE deportations and policies.
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Valentine's Day is this weekend. It's on a Saturday. When the day falls on the weekend, we tend to spend more and take more time to celebrate the day, so says Lightspeed commerce, a digital consulting and research firm.
In 2024, Americans spent $25.8 billion on Valentine's presents. The number one person receiving those gifts were significant others and spouses. Second on the list, other family members and #3 friends. Interesting f...
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' Johnson's State of the State address is coming up next week on February 17.
When La Crosse Talk's Sean Dwyer asked him for a preview of what he's planning to say, the governor provided a succinct reply, "No."
The rest of the interview went a little better.
Evers spoke about PFAS legislation and trying to get a bill to sign this year along with working on a plan on prescription drug prices....
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