For over 70 years, the Wild Game Park maintained by the Menomonie Lion’s Club has been a staple in the community. Steve Schutte with the Lions Club details the current animals they have, the effort that goes into maintaining this and what makes this different from a traditional zoo?

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A pair of members give us the kid’s view of the Boys and Girls Club with Kamara and Nico.  They shout out favorite staff members, give advice for new kids joining and share their favorite types of food and YouTube Videos.

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On today’s episode of Marcon Unleashed, Dan talks about different banquets and raffles that they are a part of with Marc-On Shooting, like the one with St. Jude’s that is coming up soon. Next Dan goes over some recent news, including the No Kings protest that happened in Eau Claire and around the world two weekends ago, and how shutdowns of oil in Iran are being used to cut off other countries’ fuel supplies.

#currentevents #realtalk #intheheadlines #politicspodcast#podcastrecommendation #wisconsinnews #eauclaire #listenlocal #nationalnews#socialissues #shootingschool #gunsafety

Pillar Bank emphasizes the importance of financial education through Teach Kids to Save Dawn Whipple and Erik Thompson from Pillar stop by to talk about What is the program and theimportance of financial literacy habits being instilled at young ages.

After establishing his company over the last two decades inthe Twin Cities, Troy Solis is now venturing into the Eau Claire Area with Sol-IS Technology, with the aim of helping other small businesses have secured systems and fend off cyber-attacks.  Troy shares the story of how a chance meeting with a fellow petty officer during his time in the Navy, embedded in his brain what he wanted to do for a career.  How he has learned that different positions in companies come with different personalities.  The reason why people should embrace hiring staff that might know more then them.

And, why small businesses need to be honest when it comes to being at risk for cyber-attacks

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As the NBA regular season hits the final couple of weeks, Derek discusses who have been the most impactful players of this season. He also discusses the upcoming expansion of the league with Seattle and Las Vegas looking likely to get teams.

With the weather improving, more eyes turn towards ourabundant water beauty and recreation.  Tainter Lake has long been a focal point of the area, and Al Brown the President of the Tainter Lake Rehabilitation District visits to update on thelatest projects.   Including insight on efforts to mitigate sediment and erosion issues and benefits tolandowners.  Ongoing research to determine where users of the lake are coming from (and impact of AirBNBs).Plus,  combating invasive vegetation.

Athletes need fuel and on this episode, registered dieticianKristy Baumann talks with Adam and Emily about what runners should be considering to maximize their nutrition. Those who participate in the EC Marathon have access to classes and advice from Kristy and we get a sampling of it here. She explains how proper nutrition can impact training, performance and recovery for runners of all levels.  What one should eat before, after and even during the event.  The importance of hydration and the right types.

#runlocal # runnerlife #runningcommunity #runculture#localathletes #wisconsin #roadrunning #activelifestyle #nutrition

🥁Zach and Nick talk about their weekend at EAST BAY LIVE where Zach took home his own piece of hardware!They also sit down with Wolfgang Zank, the Drummer of THE HYPE, GUNDO, and a solo artist. Starting his journey at 5 years old, his talent isn’t just in his hands it’s in his blood.

🎵#localmusic #musicpodcast #eauclairewi #eauclaire #eauclairemusic #supportlocalart #talkinglocalmusic

Play Ball!  Railroaders’ softball has plenty of optimism entering the season, led by head coach Jeremiah Bowe who joins this episode.  Among the topics discussed

-           His transition from baseball to softball, andthe subtle differences

-           How his day job being a Culvers’ franchiseehelps him communicate with teenagers

-           The opportunity to coach his daughter

-           The benefit of increased indoor training spaces

-           Players to keep an eye on

-           And what his preferred softball coaching attireis

#highschoolsports #podcastrecommendations #youthsports#sportsinwisconsin #localpodcast #altoonawi #eauclaire