Ron Poquette is one of those Eau Claire legends whosestory never gets old.  From him athletic prowess at Memorial High School to eventually working at a law firm that wouldone day have his name attached.  We catch up with Ron on this latest episode (including how he almost played pro baseballtoo like his brother Tom).

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Moving doesn’t have to mean chaos, cardboard avalanches and questioning every life choice you’ve ever made.  Sally Flinck from Two Men and a Truck has seen it all, and talks with Kaylynn Winegar about advice for those readying for a move.  From packing hacks that won’t drive you crazy to what to do on moving day.  Two Men and Truck is a nationwide business with a significant local presence, and can help move across the street or across the country.

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UWEC has a new chancellor, Emily Berge stretches the truth a bit and the Town of Washington dealt a setback

What does it really take to build something from nothing-andthen let it go?  For 16 years, Josh and his wife Heidi owned their own garbage business before selling it five yearsago.  We hear the story of how they turned a significant failure in a sandwich business (a million dollars in the hole!), to a second chance with a trash business to eventually selling it and obtaining a massive financial windfall.  What did the process of selling look like?  What has life been like since theyexited the daily rigors of business.

Root, Root, Root for the Home Team!

The Chippewa River Baseball League dates to 1910 and is one of the oldest active leagues in the country. One of the teams is the Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks, which have This team have existed in its current iteration since 2024 and Assistant Manager Dawson Rice joins us to educate us on the league, team and what to expect as the 2026 season gets going.

The league is made up of varying experiences, from those who played a little high school to others who reached the collegiate level. With teams stretching from Bloomer to Whitehall, numerous communities locally are represented. All players live in the region too with the majority having been lifelong residents.

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One way schools are connecting students with the real world,is through work-based learning programs.  Students today are gaining hands-on experience that goes beyond textbooks.  In the process, they are gaining insight into possible careers and accumulating skills that only real-experience can bring.

McKenna Hibbard is a senior at Altoona, but hasn’t attendeda class at the high school in several months. Instead, she works at both the Veterans Home in Chippewa Falls and at the Altoona Elementary School. In addition, she is already taking classes at CVTC. She details how this works and benefits, namely in learning how inter-office communication dynamics work.

Jess Richards is the district’s work-based learningcoordinator, and she shares how the program is organized and the way student’sprogress is monitored. What are the expectations?

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The 2026 marathon weekend is just about upon us and Adam and Emily ready us for the nuances of what to expect. Whether this is your first time participating or are a seasoned veteran, you’ll gain important information as they take you on this final journey of how the weekend operates. From advice on tapering your training, sleep to diet (what to avoid).  Plus, why familiarizing yourself with the course map is important.

Oh, and a warning about Turkeys and how there is a plan in place thanks to a “Turkey Whisperer” at the ready.

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The team at ReforMedicine continues to grow as Dr. Usher usto Physician Assistant Joel Weller. He did his Physician Assistant training at Mayo in Rochester before embarking on this profession for the last two years.  After starting out in Urgent Care in Minnesota, he has come to Eau Claire to work at ReforMedicine.

How did his experience at Mayo seeing “rare” instances,train him for the day-to-day in family practice? What are the things he wantsall patients to know about him?

A big weekend for Scott's family...the Eau Claire City Council decision gets delayed...Eau Claire debates a revenue generator idea...and a burned out building will meet its final demise.

Daily transitions can sometimes prove problematic fordogs.  Heather explains what this means and the importance for creating useful patterns from day one with your dog. Shedetails the training classes that she and her team at emBark use.

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