WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

Curling is basically shuffleboard on ice, but with a lot more strategy and some very determined people sweeping  like their lives depend on it. The goal is to get your stone to stop as close to the center of a target, called the house as possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indianapolis 500 is an unmistakable cultural touchstone that resonates with fans and American Culture.  This Sunday you can listen to the radio broadcast of the 500 on W-Z-I-Z-M.  INDYCAR Radio Network announcer Michael Young will be on turn two announcing the Indianapolis Classic. He spoke to Sean Dwyer on La Crosse Talk about the pageantry, traditions, experience and expectations f...

There once was a tune from Ireland so bright, That carried our memories deep into the night With good friends by our side, And music our guide, Every moment felt perfectly right See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alice in Dairyland continues her year advocating for dairy farms, agricultural businesses, specialty crops, 4-H, and potatoes all while speaking cheese.  The 78th Alice Sarah Hagenow continued her travels around Wisconsin promoting and previewing June Dairy Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artspire is gearing up for a day of events in La Crosse.  The celebration includes regional artists live music theater, dance and cultural showcases. Listen to a cultural conversation on W-I-Z-M LaCrosseTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer songwriter Dan Sebranek visited the W-I-Z-M studio to participate in Music Friday.  Dan Sebranek talked about his musical journey, favorite artists, enjoyable venues and upcoming concerts. He brought his guitar, called "Andy" and sang for LaCrosseTalk listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday Farmer's Market is coming to downtown La Crosse this May.  The market will run from Spring to Fall.  It features a wide variety of food, activities and music.  Downtown Mainstreet's Kathleen Graham spoke to Sean Dwyer about downtown events this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come Here Brother Wolf is a documentary about a Veterans Pilgrimage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UW Health's workforce development solutions are expanding nationally. Nationally, over the next 10 years, there will be a shortage of approximately 300,000 in the health care workforce, including doctors, nurses, physical therapists, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists. UW-Health Bridgett Willey spoke to LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer about Workforward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Well known green thumb Melinda Myers joined LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer to discuss spring planting deer resistant gardening, container gardening and pollinator pointers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vivian Stephenson is the current Miss Oktoberfest. Her community initiative is Harmony in Motion: Dance for Youth Well being.  The program uses dance to support physical mental and emotional health in young people.  She is a Viterbo University student a dancer and former Vernon County Fairest of the Fair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse Bantry Friendship Association timeline :     The idea of an Irish sister city initially started over a cup of coffee between 2 Viterbo grads, Linda Pfaff, & Larry Germanson  who had done internships in Ireland and Germanson  returned to Dublin for a Masters at UCD.         In 2004, Linda Pfaff, while visiting Ireland, met with the Mayor, D...

834,000 Wisconsinites to Travel for Memorial Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The La Crosse Concert Band begins its 95th season on June 10th in Riverside Park. On La Crosse Talk Friday morning, for Music Friday, Secretary Abbie Leithold-Gerzema joined Kevin Millard to share one of the performances from the Concert Band plus some of the details of the upcoming season. She also talked about the history of the band and the musicians who come together weekly to perform a divers...

La Crosse Community Foundation recently funded a grant from the City of La crosse Redevelopment Authority to explore the creation of a renter equity program to help renters build financial assets while living in rental housing.  It's a promising program for people struggling with housing in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the passing of Pat Stephens local volunteers Scott Lundeen and Mike Diveley joined LaCrosseTalk to discuss how important keeping the mission and lights of Rotary Lights burning bright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaching out for help with anxiety and depression is a sooner rather than later decision. The worst case end game could be suicide. The Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reports that consistently more than 900 Wisconsinites take their own life every year. But there are numerous opportunities for help dealing with depression and anxiety.  A local therapist joined LaCrosseTalk host Sean...

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa. It was inspired by a photo of TV Show Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic motorcycle and w...

ORA Trials is celebrating 25 years of building and maintaining recreation opportunities in the LaCrosse area with the launch of a new campaign aimed at sustaining the trails the community relies relies on every day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fun conversation about upcoming events in the Coulee Region and Central Conservation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota communities of Houston, Hokah and La Crescent are working collaboratively to extend the Root River trail from Houston toward La Crosse.  The biggest obstacles are funding and time.  Larry Kirch talked about the work being done while a guest on LaCrosseTalk with Sean Dwyer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum presents it spring new look weekend beginning this Friday.  The weekend celebrates the opening of two new exhibitions.  Director of Communications for the museum Caitlin Crouchet joined LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer to talk about the new season at MMAM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Villa Louis will reopen for the 2026 season on May 20, featuring “America 250” programming, the debut of historian Mary Elise Antoine’s new book “An Elegant Edifice: The Women Who Foraged a Legacy at Villa Louis,” and a series of author teas highlighting the women who helped preserve this National Historic Landmark. During this anniversary year, the Wisconsin Hi...

The USA Cycling Gravel National Championships are being held in La Crescent, MN. this September.  It is an event that will have an impact on local economy and help promote the beauty, diversity and attraction of the Driftless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Goose Island Youth Fishing Classic is coming up.  It is a great opportunity to get your kids or grandkids involved and interested in fishing.  The event is a free catch-and-release fishing tournament open to the fist 99 youth age 17 and under.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. County Parks Manager Jamie Rupple appeared on LaCrosseTalk to discuss and encourage people to...