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13:51

La Crosse teachers' union president Schams on...

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2025/06/02

La Crosse Education Association president Jill Schams joined to talk about getting through one more week before summer, contract negotiations with the district and how the union feels about cellphones in schools. Schams, a music teacher at Southern Bluffs Elementary, gave some details how the union works with the district on contract issues, because the state only allows them to negotiate pay. She also discussed how teachers might like to see the district handle a cellphone policy. Right now, school

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29:18

A.I. plots its takeover — and Ron Johnson for...

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2025/05/30

A.I. just told us it's getting set to take over the world. (this is the lede, not the headline) UW-La Crosse political science professor Dr. Anthony Chergosky was in the WIZM studio Friday for La Crosse Talk to unpack how a major newspaper’s summer reading list turned into A.I. subtly warning us that The Terminator and Skynet might be just around the corner. We also discuss U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s (R-Wisconsin) opposition to TOBBA — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Johnson is

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24:07

Mac Kiel on La Crosse doubling storm utility bill,...

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2025/05/30

Mac Kiel in studio breaking down La Crosse city government, including the conversation around hiring a city administrator and the stormwater utility bill possibly doubling. Kiel also talks about what it was like being a new city council member, as La Crosse swore in five new people who just went through their first meetings. We began the show talking a bit about the La Crosse School District going through the process of building a new elementary school at the Hogan Administrative site, as some of

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18:36

Balsamo and Turgeon on Ugly Duckling origins story at...

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2025/05/29

Nikki Balsamo and Brice Turgeon in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk having some fun with the origins story of this weekend's performance of the Ugly Duckling and the hat that started it all for theLa Crosse Dance Centre. The show happens at 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Heider Center in West Salem (tickets here). On the show, we discuss how a duck hat prompted them to do this show and Turgeon describes how Hans Christian Andersen pieces like the Ugly Duckling and the Little Mermaid are

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28:21

Candidate for Wisconsin Democratic Party chair, Joe...

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2025/05/29

Joe Zepecki, candidate for Democratic Party of Wisconsin chair, was in La Crosse last Saturday and stopped into the WIZM studio to discuss the state of the party, the not-so beautiful bill passing the US House and state of politics in Wisconsin. Zepecki is one of three candidates running for state chair, along with William Garcia — the La Crosse County and 3rd Congressional District Democratic Party chair — and Devin Remiker, who is a UW-L graduate. The Wisconsin Democratic Party

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11:12

La Crosse Schools superintendent Engel on graduation...

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2025/05/29

La Crosse School superintendent, Dr. Aaron Engel, joined to discuss how the district did with graduation and where those students are headed. Both Logan and Central high schools held graduation ceremonies. This would be the first class that was not in high school during the pandemic, and Engel also talked about how that has affected students. We also hit on whether graduation rates have fluctuated and where students are headed for the most part after graduating.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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27:03

Floodplain, zoning changes, and development: A...

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2025/05/23

Joining Vicki Markussen on La Crosse Talk this morning is Andrea Trane, La Crosse's Director of Planning and Development. In their conversation, they discuss a number of issues related to housing issues in the city. Specifically, they talked about how the "missing middle", what it is and how it is affecting the housing market. From there, the conversation covered the development of multi-family housing and its impact on neighborhoods. There was also discussion on the challenges of dealing with the

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21:45

More than 350 Single & Family Home Lots Becoming...

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2025/05/23

Holmen has been recognized as one of the fastest growing communities in the state and that growth continues with more than 350 lots for single and twin homes this Summer. Village Administrator Scott Heinig says permits for a 290 lot development just south of Old Highway NA will be available in July. Heinig says by the end of the Summer another 90 will be available North of Old NA. With that growth comes infrastructure needs. Heinig says the village has more than $90 million invested in new sewer,

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12:30

La Crosse County Housing Market Not as Hot as a Year...

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2025/05/22

Monthly home sales are down about 18% from April 2024 -- but that's because last year was an exceptional year, said Mike Pietrick, president of the La Crosse Area REALTORS Association. According to a report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association, 92 homes sold in La Crosse County versus 112 this time last year. The median home price is down about 6% at $304,100. Pietrick says realtors look at the number of months inventory they have of homes for sale as a health indicator for the market. They

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11:29

The Impact of Tariffs: Study Shows What We Buy From...

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2025/05/22

The Wisconsin Policy Forum released a new study this week as a part-2 data analysis of what could be impacted by federal tariffs. The report ”Wisconsin's Shifting Import Economy” details the $28.9 billion of goods Wisconsin residents and businesses are buying oversees. Top on the list are machinery, pharmaceuticals, and vehicles as a way to predict inflation, decreases in product availability and the impact on manufacturers. China, Canada, and Mexico are the United States' biggest

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5:31

You Don't Need to Be able to Say (or Spell)...

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2025/05/22

It's graduation time of the year -- when scholarships are awarded -- and a fundraiser that helps raise money for 14 school scholarships is just about to close. Forks and Corks is June 5, 2025, at the Waterfront Cargill Room. This is the largest fundraising event for the Gemütlichkeit Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the La Crosse Oktoberfest Festival. Ticket sales end next week. A ticket gets a curated meal and wine pairing, the first views of the new Oktoberfest button, an

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15:04

Divine: When a La Crosse Franciscan Sister...

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2025/05/22

What was a trip to Italy for conference for one of our La Crosse Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration became a once-in-a-lifetime experience .... twice. Sister Sue Ernster had an 18-day trip to Italy planned when the unexpected passing of Pope Francis occurred. She was there when the conclave began, gathering with about 1,000 fellow sisters to learn in a nearby building. Ernster says the City was abuzz, but the journalists Sister Sue had a chance to speak to did not have the man formerly known

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11:04

New Pavilion at Forest Hills Golf Course to Open Friday

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2025/05/21

After nearly six years of fundraising and working with the City of La Crosse, the fundraisers for a $1.15 million new pavilion at Forest Hills Golf Course will be cutting the ribbon Friday at noon. The pavilion replaces the old country club building that was demolished twelve years ago, according to Dave Clements, one of the main fundraisers for the project. The course is historically significant as the third oldest in Wisconsin, having begun in 1901. Current and former business leaders began

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10:53

VARC Celebrates 50 Years of Divers-abilities

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2025/05/21

More than 750 upwards to 1300 people with disabilities -- or diversabilities -- a year is VARC's success rate as it turns 50 years old. VARC President/Chief Executive Officer Liz Filter says there is much to celebrate including the impact they have not only on individuals lives but on the caregivers and often the employers who benefit from the skills VARC teaches individuals. The organization began in a church basement in Viroqua 50 years ago with six individuals. In the past 15 years, growth has

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28:22

Lisa Weston Reveals How the Sausage Gets Made for La...

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2025/05/20

The imposter syndrome is real — even for new city Council members jokes new District 12 La Crosse City Council member Lisa Weston. Weston was a guest on La Crosse Talk to discuss what the first month has been like being new to the elected position. The conversations start before the inauguration / first meeting with people vying to be the president of the council. Quick appointments follow to the Board of Public Works and Park & Recreation Committees. The president and mayor then select

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17:27

Talking Soup - La Crosse Soup May 28 Preview & the...

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2025/05/20

One of four ideas being pitched next week could become a community-changing project at the La Crosse Soup event May 28. Josh Court, executive director of La Crosse Soup, spotlighted the four projects that their board of directors voted to move forward at the quarterly competition. Check out the projects here >> that people will be perfecting their sales pitch for in hopes that they get the most votes at the event in the Cargill Room starting at 5:00 on May 28. People come and pay $5 to

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26:02

Steve Doyle on County Land, Hillview, Homelessness,...

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2025/05/20

Given the federal budget uncertainty, Assemblyman Steve Doyle believes it will be unlikely the State will have a budget ready by the end of June. Without an approved budget, last year's budget numbers will continue until the Wisconsin Legislature passes a budget. Even then, budget repairs, as it's called, will update the budget to what changes have occurred since budget talks began. Right now, Doyle says, the Joint Finance Committee is starting on smaller budget items and will tackle the more

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12:03

Outgoing Teachers Union Leader Concerned About...

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2025/05/20

In his last days as co-president of the La Crosse Education Association (LEA), Jesse Martinez says a recent Federal vote and changes to Wisconsin Governor Tony Ever's Education budget have him concerned about kids in school. Martinez accused 3rd District Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) of breaking his word that there would not be cuts to Medicaid and SNAP when he voted for the federal budget blueprint late last week. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,

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32:09

La Crosse Housing Week, legalizing sports gambling,...

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2025/05/20

La Crosse housing week, paying $20 million a year for the Vikings 9-year-old stadium and taxing sins — like sports betting — with Adam Hoffer, director of excise tax policy at the Tax Foundation. Started the show talking about La Crosse housing week, where Hoffer was one of the panelists for the Economics of Redevelopment talk, and the area’s housing crisis. After that, we discussed news that the Vikings stadium will need $300 million in maintenance over the next decade, and how

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18:08

Kat Craugh talks La Crosse summer programming for...

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2025/05/19

Summer programs, the pools opening a mystery trip for seniors with Kat Craugh, La Crosse’s recreation and community enrichment manager. Kraugh stopped in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk to break down some of the things the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is doing this summer, which included a lot of activities for children. Parks and Rec summer programs That included summer day camps — like Tiny Tots and Adventure Camp — plus that all three pools will be open,

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