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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

  1. Reaction to city administrator, bike lanes vote

    1 HR AGO

    Reaction to city administrator, bike lanes vote

    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 administrator for La Crosse.  Council Member Goggin also talked about her vote on bike lanes in the downtown area. While she didn't vote for it, a compromise hybrid measure did pass by the council.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  2. La Crosse Builders answer your home questions

    1D AGO

    La Crosse Builders answer your home questions

    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.  Learn more here: Home Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  3. La Crescent Chamber looking to grow from its apple roots

    1D AGO

    La Crescent Chamber looking to grow from its apple roots

    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 Directors. He appeared on Lacrosse Talk with Sean Dwyer on Wednesday morning. John began the conversation talking about some of the goals the Chamber has for 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  4. Allison Robbins from the Grind talks Minnesota Nice

    1D AGO

    Allison Robbins from the Grind talks Minnesota Nice

    Allison Robbins of "The Grind" in Minneapolis talks about their and local efforts to help families impacted by the recent ICE deportations and policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  5. What to get for Valentine's Day on La Crosse Talk

    2D AGO

    What to get for Valentine's Day on La Crosse Talk

    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 fact, Americans spend more money on their pets on Valentine's Day than they do on co-workers. One year which stands out is 2020, the year of the pandemic. That year, Americans went Cupid Crazy when they spent an estimated $27 billion over the holiday. Many of the dollars spent were gifts ordered online and not at retailers or restaurants because of quarantine. Gen-Zer's have a different approach than other generations to the Valentine's Day. They tend to spend more money on themselves and lean toward beauty and self-care products. Jewelry, candy and flowers are still popular gifts according to "Doo-Finder", a company which tracks E-commerce.  On Tuesday's La Crosse Talk, two local business owners visited the studio discussing their products. Jonathan Rose from Rose Jewelers in downtown La Crosse and Dave Edwards from the Ranison Candy Shop on the city's Southside joined Sean Dwyer to talk about some sweet treats and golden gift ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  6. Evers talks about voting, PFAS, and Tim Walz

    3D AGO

    Evers talks about voting, PFAS, and Tim Walz

    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.  He also mentioned discussions with Republicans in the state legislature regarding property tax reform.  The governor's replies were a bit more scathing when the subject of President Trump's proposal regarding federal takeover of elections, saying the states are doing a "horrible" job of running elections. "That's the dumbest idea I've ever heard," the governor said. He called it an insult to the thousands of people around the state who take pride in running the elections.  He said our system works well.  Evers talked about what's happening in Minnesota and his contact with Governor Tim Walz. "He's done an amazing job keeping as many people safe as possible. Obviously, we've had a couple of deaths up there that are just horrific. If you think about the purpose of what all this is about and having two people killed as a result of this is just wrong-headed." He later said, "He's a fighter, he's not going to give. He's someone we need to thank for his good work." Lastly, the governor reminisces about growing up in his hometown of Plymouth, Wisconsin, the cheese capital of the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  7. Heart Walk promoting heart-healthy lifestyle

    6D AGO

    Heart Walk promoting heart-healthy lifestyle

    The YMCA and Emplify Health by Gundersen are promoting a heart healthy lifestyle with the 3rd annual Heart Walk and Wellness Expo on Saturday morning in Onalaska. It runs from 8 to 11 am at the Houser Family YMCA. No registration is required. It's free and open to the public-you don't have to be a member of the YMCA to participate.  The walk is on the Y's indoor track.  Afterward, the expo will have approximately 30 booths to learn more about heart healthy activities and opportunities. On La Crosse Talk on Friday, Carley Buisman, the manager for the Integrated Center for Education at Emplify and Nikki West, the Chief Development Officer at the YMCA visited La Crosse Talk to share details of the walk and the importance of maintaining a heart healthy lifestyle.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  8. Remembering Pat Stephens: Bill Hoel

    6D AGO

    Remembering Pat Stephens: Bill Hoel

    All this week on La Crosse Talk, we've been remembering community leader and volunteer Pat Stephens.  Pat passed away this week at the age of 77. Pat Stephens was a Riverfest Commodore and so is Bill Hoel. Pat and Bill were longtime friends and colleagues. They collaborated on a number of charitable events in the La Crosse including Riverfest and the Freedom Honor Flight. Sean Dwyer had a chance to talk to Bill about his friend Pat Stephens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    7 min
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