Dan recaps the memorial service for his friend andone-time employee last week.  Its an opportunity to have a real discussion on mental health and the difficulties menhave in seeking help. Also, the additional stresses being placed on law enforcement and the growing mental strain there.

Presented by Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewitz

Healthcare directives allow us to control our medicaldecisions when we may otherwise not be able to do.  Even if you’ve shared your wishes with those closest to you, a legal document is necessary to grant them official decision-making powers.

Sarah with Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewitz Law takes usthrough the process they assist numerous people with every year.  Importantly, she fills us in on some common mistakes and how many times these documents need to be revisited.

What makes Plum City special.  Longtime residents Deb Radle and Harriet Rothe shed some light on this gem.  Whyis it called Plum City?  The special attractions including the unique trout pond.   What keeps residents there and so prideful of this village?

Derek is back for another season with the Lets the Kids Play Sports Podcast. Its Week 1 of College Football...thoughts on potential MLB expansion/realignment and his own personal feelings heading into his freshman year of high school (and the team he is playing for with the Old Abes)

Presented by Eau Claire Marathon

Meet another recent Eau Claire Marathon runner with aninteresting story.  Brian Rice is not only a runner attempting to participate in an event in every state, but one whohas overcome what for many is a fatal blow.  A couple of years ago he suffered from a cardiac event while running arace in Kansas.  His heart stopped completely 12 miles into a race but thankfully two medical personnel also in the race came along within 30 seconds.

What does he remember from the event and how has it impacted his life? Why has he continued and where does he draw the inspiration to resume running?

The Kentucky native is nearing 50 total events and justshort of 40 states.  He started off doing small 5ks before building up to doing marathons. What led him to Eau Claire, amarathon he didn’t initially plan on doing?

Oh, and we here about the costumes he wears when he runs and why he gets into them.

Vince, John, and Dave talk about game show hosts, bicycle maintenance, and tubing down the river. Do you have a topic that you love, hate, or are indifferent to? Send it to [email protected] and maybe we’ll feature it on the show.

When the vows end, the real work begins. In this heartfelt episode, relationship educator Rev. Ronnie Roll guides you through the emotional terrain of divorce—not as a failure, but as a powerful invitation to rediscover your voice, reclaim your identity, and design a life rooted in intention. Whether you're grieving, healing, or rebuilding, this is your space to transform heartbreak into wholeness—with wisdom, compassion, and a touch of poetic truth.

Paid parking is in fact coming to downtown Eau Claire and Scott has his final thoughts.

Local connections to the Minneapolis school shooting...a great article detailing the Menomonie Data Center controversy and also catching up on the Carson Park renovation project

Over a beverage, Nancy Kerr the Director of the L.E.Phillips Library in Eau Claire talks about her position and the role the library as a whole plays in the community. She shares updates on various programs, services and the importance libraries serve in today’s age.

Each year there are almost 5,000 reservations for the FREEmeeting spaces

The beautiful views on the third deck have become a favoritefor locals

Has usage met expectations since the major renovation

Where does the funding come from?

The fact you can checkout many items that aren’t books (evensnow shoes!)

The relevance of libraries in an age of A.I. and the futureof libraries

Presented by Keystone Financial in Eau Claire, WI

With tariffs still in the news, unemployment rising and more volatility in the market, concerns remain among retirees as to what they should be doing. Pat and Jesse take a look at the news and reiterate that having a plan and making adjustments as needed with the help of a trusted financial professional can help people tune out the news and stay with their planand enjoy retirement. They also introduce a new phone number and texting options to contract their office for more information - (715) 800-8060.