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With the culmination of another school year, its an opportunity to showcase the different paths senior students follow as they graduate as Cardinals.  Jeff brings on a series of students to highlight the various options high school brings.  From entering the military, to going into the trades, heading straight into the workforce and continuing education at two and four year colleges.  They share i...

We sniff out the world of mold detection with Stephanie and Hunter Sorensen with Pawsitive Mold Detection. With the use of a highly trained dog with an incredible nose to the surprising places mold likes to hide, we learn how their four-legged member of the team helps building owners uncover hidden problems. They also share the dynamic of being a mother/son business duo. How the presence of mold i...

The end of another school brings retirements for some teachers.  On this episode Molly chats with McDonell Science teacher Dan Loomis, who concludes his career this month.  We learn what got him into teaching, what eventually brought him to McDonell, his favorite memories, the things he has enjoyed at McDonell the most and what his post-teaching plans are. #catholicpodcast  #faithandlearning #cath...

No Farmers =  No Food, so what better way tocelebrate agriculture and thank the industry with dinner! The annual Farmer Appreciation Dinner hosted by the Chippewa Falls Chamber of Commerce, comes tothe Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds on Wednesday June 24th.  Angela Karp from the Chamber and Jason Formanwith the planning committee takes us through the event, including what is on the menu headl...

Not every adventure is entirely new. Sometimes in entrepreneurship, the path includes buying into an already established business. Recently Jeff Olson purchased OneSource Imaging, an Eau Claire office supply company with an almost 40 year history. Over the years, Jeff has worked for and had ownership with a few ventures, so what led to him wanting to grab onto this new opportunity. What unique cha...

emBark is rolling out a new program called Prepared Puppy classes and, on this episode, Heather brings on Stephanie King, who is leading this "puppy preschool". We learn how this program is designed to instill beneficial behaviors and the ways they aim to do it. The best, and sometimes only time, to create successful behaviors comes in a puppy's first few months. How does Stephanie g...

On today’s episode of Marcon Unleashed, Dan talks about upcoming events like the vendor fair on May 30th, and a recent birthday within the Marc-on Shooting family. Next he dives into recent events in politics in Chippewa county. Following that conversation, Dan talks about a recent story of cops failing to address a domestic abuse situation, and what Marc-on shooting will do to help you prepare fo...

Angela with the Chippewa Falls Chamber, along with Collin and Lori from Pillar Bank share insight into the Leadership Chippewa program. Run by the CF Chamber for over 25 years and with over 400 graduates, this program gives area professionals a deep dive into the community, opportunities to connect and resources for the future.

Got denied for a loan? Here’s what to do next. In this quick Donut Hole episode, a loan underwriter breaks down the smartest steps to take after a loan denial plus how to improve your chances next time. We also cover why honesty matters during the application process, how small details can impact decisions, and when it makes sense to revisit or update your application. If you’ve ever been denied (...

On the season finale of the LTKP, Derek gives us a look at the ongoing NBA Playoffs and what to look forward to this summer.

The guys bring on the man on the 1s and 2s! Patrick Dayment, aka FROSTY. Join us as he dives into audio engineering for local radio stations and wild stories of running sound for large bands. #musicpodcast #localpodcast #liveentertainment #eauclairewi #podcastrecommendation #wisconsinpodcast #minnesotapodcast #musicindustry

The Altoona Railroaders Boy’s Tennis squad is flying highthis spring. They’re following up a state runner-up finish with another strong season, including being undefeated and one of the top ranked units in the state at the time of the recording.  Head coach Greg Emerson and athletes Connor Gowar and Teegan Bennett stop by to share insight into the team.   #highschoolsports #girlssoccer #highschool...

A new bakery is coming to downtown Menomonie in the coming months and we learn the story behind it. Lumberjacks Bake House and Cafe is the brainchild of John Goetz and Robb Jensen who are taking a concept that began as a popular Farmers Market operation and is now expanding to a brick and mortar. John is the baker while Robb's architecture background is guiding the design as they renovate the...

The shoe definitely fits in Chippewa Falls and has for decades, thanks to Mason Companies. This staple of the community has become a symbol of pride and we're joined by President Brad Atkinson and Chief Transformation Lori Geissler to share insights into this legendary business that started in 1904. We learn a little of the history, what their main brands are and how they go about getting thei...

For the first time in the team's 20-year history, the Eau Claire Express are being run by a native of Chippewa Falls. Jake Horan took over as the team's general manager this winter, bringing him back home after spending a few years cutting his teeth in minor league baseball management in Iowa. He details his journey and what he has in store for the area's baseball team. #sportsbusiness #minorleagu...

Summer break is a great time for kids to recharge but it’s areal threat that some of the knowledge they obtained in the recent school year will drift away.  Cheri Bresina and BeckyHoage with the Altoona School District discuss practical and easy ways parents can help their children ward off the dreaded “summer slide”.  From encouraging daily reading and creative writing, to turning every day activ...

The 2026 marathon week is in the rear view mirror and by allaccounts it was another successful combination of events.  Race Director Abby Seipel has grabbed a water, a nap, taken a deep breath and comes on this episode to provide a recap.   Almost 5,500 individuals participated in one of the running events, plus thousands more who visited the expo and lined the race routes. She highlights the volu...

The recent news about the release a beagles from a researchfacility in Wisconsin has populated headlines and filled hearts.  The next challenge is making sure these beagles are placed in the best possible environments.  On this informative, timely episode, Heather brings on Kerrie Hoar with Crimson Hound LLC in La Crosse, whose expertise is in re-homing rescued dogs.  Now with numerous organizatio...

A local sophomore athlete has already committed to a Division I school, which is cause for both celebration and also reflection. Also, UWEC baseball takes a huge step forward and also some rage baiting for Brewer fans out there.

Dan talks about the upcoming flea market on May 30th at Marc-On Shooting featuring food trucks and ice cream and other booths. Followed by discussion of recent events and why he finds doing this podcast is important for getting the discussion of ideas out from a local business owner perspective.

In this episode of Money Donuts, the hosts explore the growing anxiety around managing money in an increasingly digital world. From online payments to app-based banking, it can sometimes feel uncertain—did that transaction go through, and is your money really safe? The team shares relatable experiences, breaks down common concerns, and offers practical tips to help you feel more confident navigati...

The guys sit down with their buddy GUNDO who dropped a new single. Hear about the process of writing,recording and finishing a product. Check out Gundo on all platforms for their new single THE DIRT. He will also be at The Plus downtown Eau Claire May 15th featuring Valleykil.

This month, Troy Bostrom and Jarid Bresina preview ShowtimePro Wrestling’s Last Call: Burgers, Brews and Bodyslams which will be an outdoor show at the Nichol Inn in Knapp on Saturday May 16th. Free admission which a great card line-up that Troy and Jarid layout. The cardincludes some familiar names and some fun storylines. Later, we dive more into how Jarid (aka: Kevin Hawk) gotinto the wrestling...

Friend of Emilie and someone who has been active in thecommunity, Sylvia Gengenbach comes back on the program.  Grab your own cup of coffee and enjoy this conversation between two friends. She talks about her upbringing in Hayward and her father’s eccentric past.  How sheended up going to UW-Eau Claire as a history/English major over other options and why her activism in college may have drawn som...

Summer camp is a staple of youth and on this episode welearn about how one area business plays a role. Mark Sieglaff is with C&N Manufacturing, which is a company that builds trunks and for years has been specializing in building them for summer campers.  With some camps lasting several weeks at a time, the trunks needed by the kids attending them are ultra-important. In the process we learn m...