WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

Social factors, prevention, food choices and lifestyle medicine all may impact your well being more than a visit to the doctor.  Listen to the discussion with a local health care leader to understand why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The La Crosse Fire Department is partnering with Red Cross and Onalaska Fire Department to help distribute and install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The program sounds the alarm to help prevent fire deaths. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelter manager Quinn Devlin joined LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer to talk about Street Medicine the reputation and repair journey and the homeless population.  The conversation began with a question about explaining what the shelter actually is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Spring season arrives and makes it easier and warmer to participate in the Art walk program in downtown La Crosse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pao Lor's book follows his transformation from an insecure but determined high school student to a husband, father, teacher, administrator and author.  The story is marked by triumph, trauma and joy.  It always has a hope and optimism approach. As he navigates school first loves family relationships and a career.  Lor says he needed to contend with language barriers, discrimination...

Tomah Health counselor talks about grief support series offered for people experiencing loss. Shayne Haynes appeared as a guest on WIZM LaCrosseTalk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bishop Gerard Battersby is the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse.  He was appointed by Pope Francis on March 19, 20204.  His installation Mass happened on May 20, 2024 at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse. His personal coat of arms features a Celtic cross.  The Bishop is also a Detroit Tigers fan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The La Crosse Marathon is 0rganized by the River City Running club.  The event is set for Saturday May 2nd.  The day also features a 5K run/walk. There is a half marathon $80 and the full marathon costs $90.  Michael Borst from the Running club spoke to WIZM LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great River Rail Commission is one of the leading voices on passenger rail in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The commission's long-range vision is that Borealis trains demonstrate additional demand that leads to further investment in faster more frequent passenger train service.  Two members of the commission talked about GRRC with LaCrosaseTalk host Sean Dwyer on Monday. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Civil discourse lies at the heart of our democratic republic.  Our system was not designed for uniform agreement, but for principled disagreement-expressed with respect, dignity and a shared commitment to the common d good.  That goal is the topic of a public discussion on Tuesday.  Lee Rasch from leader ethics spoke to La CrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer about the upcoming event. See omn...

Wisconsin Broadcasters serve as bridges of communication between local officials and their communities. Radio and television stations are committed to providing the means for lawmakers and candidates to be heard. In addition, broadcasters know the importance of keeping the public informed and educated on pressing political issues. Broadcasters are active in their communities&nb...

Retired Police officer, Lt Dan Marcou is a nationally recognized police trainer who was highly decorated officer with 33 years of full-time law enforcement experience.  Lt. Dan now writes for Police1 a law enforcement website.  He is also the author of several books including Law Dogs II. He is a Northsider.  Lt. Dan discussed police work Friday on WIZM LaCrosseTalk with host Sean D...

Local Holmen Wisconsin event raises money for Freedom Honor Flight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana University offers a dedicated course on Bob Dylan through the Jacobs School of Music: The Music of Bob Dylan . This course is part of the "Music in General Studies" program.  It is designed specifically for non music majors.  It provides a detailed examination of Dylan's career, from his early days as a folk-protest singer to his status as a Nobel Prize winner and "Poet Laureate"...

Cause Nashville taught me how to chase a dream how to turn a heartbreak into a melody. And every mile between here and Tennessee, Still sounds like you and me, you and me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently La Crosse County foster care team faced a situation no one wants to see: young siblings -  each under five years old - had to be placed in separate homes outside the county.  That is not a good story, but shows how big the need for foster care is in the County. County Child Protection specialist Jenny Schroeder discussed the issue with LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer Thursday. See...

Bob Dylan will perform in La Crosse on Friday.  hhHe is unlikely to sing many of the songs fans might hope to hear.  But he will be an "Artist" as Classic Hits Ken Cooper explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nationally known gardening expert, TV radio host author and columnist Melinda Meyers has over 40 years of horticulture experience and has written more than 20 gardening books. She shared some gardening tips with La Crosse Talk listeners., See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Manske is a medical service technician in Southeast Wisconsin. Andrew is 27 years old, married, and the oldest of three children. He has spent most of his adult life trying to get upward mobility in a system that often doesn't encourage mobility. As a medical service technician, he delivers to rural and suburban areas.  Mr. Manske says affordability is near and dear to his heart and he w...

CMN at Emplify by Gundersen has enhanced pediatric care in our communities for 40 years. In addition to specialized tools for treatment and recovery CMN provides support children needing pain recovery and for kids living with medical complexities.  Now CMN locally is looking to improve and ramp up support for pediatric palliative and Hospice Support. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Sen Jeremy Miller talks with La CrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer about his legislative agenda. Sen. Miller is entering his last legislative session.  He served in the Senate for 16 years.  He believes his tenure was guided by a bipartisan approach to politics. Miller does believe Minnesota leaders have to stop and be accountable for welfare and government fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

La Crosse Community Foundation dates back to the 1930s, but is active now and in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse county faces a growing housing gap driven by rising costs, low vacancy rates and a shortage of affordable homes for working households.  County Planner Dillon Constant talked about the report with LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer on WIZM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LADCO Executive Director Vicki Markussen spoke on WIZM LaCrosseTalk about the local economy, activity at the airport and how floodplain rules impact local developments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Town of Campbell Board member Lee Donahue visited La Crosse Talk on Monday morning to discuss two important issues for residents on French Island-PFAS and incorporation. On the first issue, Donahue shared her thoughts on the bipartisan legislation passed last week in Madison that shares a portion of $133 million with the town to help deal with the PFAS contamination in the groundwater. It is five...