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6:02

7 minutes with La Crosse mayor candidate Chris Kahlow

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2025/02/17

Ahead of voting day Tuesday, we grabbed each of the four La Crosse mayor candidates for seven minutes. Here's Chris Kahlow. You can read more about her here, as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:02

Possible federal medicaid cuts with Jenny Felte of APTIV

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2025/02/14

There has been a great deal of budget cutting from Washington already. There will possibly be trillions more on the way. It's more than numbers and not just dollars. These will affect people. So to put a face on the possible federal cuts to Medicaid we talked with Jenny Felte the CEO & President of APTIV, an organization providing services for people with disabilities. Jenny talks about the concern and fear that comes with just the threat of these cuts. We also get into some individual stories

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21:50

La Crosse School Board candidate Molly Fuchs on...

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2025/02/14

Molly Fuchs stopped in the WIZM studio to discuss why she's running for La Crosse School Board, as we discussed her priorities, including emphasizing STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in the district, her feelings on the elementary school plan, supporting teachers, cellphones in classrooms and school meals. You can read more about Fuchs here. Fuchs is one of six candidates running for school board, though seven are on the ballot. Sam Morris has dropped out of the race. The final

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24:27

La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds on Kmart demo, balloon...

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2025/02/13

La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds joined WIZM’s La Crosse Talk on Wednesday discussing a range of topics, including the city's new balloon release ban, the future of the old Kmart, the impact of a federal funding freeze on La Crosse and some positive news on homelessness. We began by reflecting on his final two months as mayor before stepping down and whether he plans to endorse any candidates in the upcoming city council or mayoral races. The conversation briefly shifted to sports, touching on

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29:38

How civic engagement shapes Wisconsin: A conversation...

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2025/02/12

We stole Mary Beth Collins, executive director of the Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies at UW-Madison, to talk about civic health in Wisconsin, a day ahead of her statewide webinar on the topic. Collins, a La Crosse native, will lead a public discussion at 7 p.m. Wednesday, hosted by the League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area. More info and registration Collins defines civic health as “individual and collective engagement for communities to define and address public problems,

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30:24

La Crosse School Board candidate Kevin Hundt on...

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2025/02/11

La Crosse School Board candidate Kevin Hundt in studio discussing his key campaign objectives, including a push to fire Superintendent Dr. Aaron Engel and his commitment to advocating for vulnerable student populations, including LGBTQ students, minorities, and immigrants. Hundt also emphasized the need for the district to provide free school meals, arguing that state and federal funding is unreliable. He highlighted a desire for greater collaboration between the district and the city and shared his

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11:24

La Crosse teachers' union president Jill Schams on...

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2025/02/11

Jill Schams, the La Crosse Education Association co-president, joins to discuss what it means when a school board candidate says they want to support teachers, the possible closure of the Department of Education, Valentine's Day in grade school and keeping kids into music. We began the show quick on the Monday after the Super Bowl and some updates on what's happening in the district and getting ready for Valentine's Day in school. Schams, a music teacher at Southern Bluffs for kindergarten through

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28:48

La Crosse school board candidate Dr. Merideth Garcia...

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2025/02/08

La Crosse School Board candidate Dr. Merideth Garcia in studio, the only incumbent in the past two elections for the position, as we discuss a wide array of topics including supporting and keeping teachers, naming buildings, potential cellphone bans and school meal policies. Garcia also discusses some of the challenges for the upcoming school board, plus what her priorities are if reelected. Garcia is one of seven candidates running for La Crosse School Board. You can read more about them here

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31:00

La Crosse School Board candidate Sam Morris on...

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2025/02/07

La Crosse School Board candidate Sam Morris in studio with his daughter Sydney, discussing what the future looks like for the district — including population and old buildings — plus what things he would like to see and needs to learn, including children's mental health and schools' current paths in place. Morris is a 20-year Army vet, where he served as a medic. Some of the more specific things we got into is the district's child in crisis policy and where there might be gaps in

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10:00

There's lots happening this weekend Around River City

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2025/02/06

Ken and Sarah talk about several events going on through this weekend. And they find time to brag about their charcuterie board making skills and Superbowl parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:00

A great way to shop and save in downtown La Crosse

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2025/02/06

Ken talked with Kathleen Graham from Downtown Mainstreet Inc. about their Open Rewards app and how it can save you 20% on all your downtown La Crosse purchases through Sunday, 2/9.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:54

Jean Taylor, Mid-West Family honored with Miracle...

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2025/02/06

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals specialist Abby Ryan presents the Miracle Achievement Award to Mid-West Family’s Jean Taylor. Mid-West Family puts on a 24-hour Radiothon each year to help raise money for CMN Hospitals. That Radiothon is organized by Taylor. Host Ken Cooper helps an emotional Taylor gather herself, and then they talk about what an honor it is to receive the award but also to have a nonprofit like CMN Hospitals in La Crosse helping children and families in need.See

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31:52

La Crosse city council candidate Gary Padesky on...

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2025/02/05

Gary Padesky, who is running for city council in District 7, joined to discuss reopening City Hall, making the mayor part time with hiring a city administrator, what to do with the old Kmart and his past experience in government. We also talked about outreach and communication, the responsibility of the public to be informed and the ability for people to go into City Hall. Padesky also brought up how talks have died on the land agreement with Shelby, how his district is about to get a new elementary

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28:22

La Crosse mayor candidate Chris Kahlow on experience,...

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2025/02/05

La Crosse mayor candidate Chris Kahlow in studio discussing her experiences in running for mayor, some of the accomplishments she's had on the city council, her position on hiring a city administrator and what needs to be done to help bring in revenue to the area. Kahlow, who has been on city council for six years, talks of some accomplishments they've achieved there like a massive tree planting program and some small business aid that came during COVID, like lowering liquor license fees and

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31:15

La Crosse council candidate Mac Kiel on old Kmart,...

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2025/02/04

La Crosse City Council member and candidate Mac Kiel (District 7) in studio discussing the future of the old Kmart, housing & zoning changes, homelessness and city services ahead of the primary election. Perhaps one of the more curious issues for city residents is the old Kmart, which is located in District 7. Kiel breaks down a recent update she listened to from the development group and when the building is coming down. Kiel is also on the working group studying the potential hiring of a city

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27:11

La Crosse mayor candidate Shaundel Washington-Spivey...

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2025/02/04

La Crosse mayor candidate Shaundel Washington-Spivey stopped in the studio to discuss his priorities for mayor, including how he might deal with something like the federal funding freeze news last week, working to end homelessness and his position on hiring a city administrator. We also talked about how campaigning is going, how he'd help promote small business and tourism, and his priority to make city government more transparent. Washington-Spivey is one of four candidates running for mayor. You

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20:55

The Frozen River Film Festival

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2025/02/03

Ken had a chance to talk about the 20th year of The Frozen River Film Festival in Winona with Managing Director, Eileen Moeller. She came to the festival during the pandemic and has been excited to see things start to get back to normal. There are over 60 documentary films in the festival thins year, including some as short as 3 minutes. Listen to the end to find out Eileen's favorite movie of all time, I'll give you a thousand guesses and you won't get it. Check the link for everything you need to

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13:00

Heart of La Crosse has a new show

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2025/02/03

Ken sat down in the studio with Lisa Olson, one of the zany's behind Heart of La Crosse. They talked about their show coming up at The Pump House and the benefits of humor in our lives. And then some old lady stopped by to tell it like it is. You never know what to expect when you talk with Lisa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:13

La Crosse mayor candidate Ellie McLoone on...

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2025/01/30

We got to know La Crosse mayor candidate Ellie McLoone, who stopped in the WIZM studio Tuesday for La Crosse Talk and discussed the experiences she brings to the position and her top priorities for the city. Some of those included housing, homelessness, having a city administrator, attracting business and filling vacancies within the police department. Spent the first half of the show hearing about McLoone’s backstory, her roots in La Crosse, experiences and work history. After that, we got

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30:56

Sara Eskrich on Final Five: A new way to vote to...

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2025/01/28

Sara Eskrich, executive director of Democracy Found, joined to discuss a new system of voting called Final Five. Eskrich will be in La Crosse to discuss this more with the public, along with UW-L political scientist Scott Scinta, during a LeaderEthics hosted chat from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Black River Neighborhood. To take part, RSVP here. Lee Rasch, executive director, was in the WIZM studio along with Eskrich calling from her office near Madison, to break down what Final Five voting is, how

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