The student athlete experience and its benefits arehighlighted on this episode as we meet Railroader athletes Kennadie Berg and Connor Gower.  We get a look at howparticipating in athletics is helping to shape their growth in areas both in and out of competition.  What is it like tobalance academics, athletics and life? What types of pressure do they feel and the importance of prioritizing their own physical and emotional strength.

#schoolsports #youthsports #leadershipskills#characterbuilding #localpodcast #athletestories #altoonarailroaders#podcastrecommendations

More parking coming to downtown Eau Claire and should more local businesses be making their opinion on the Minneapolis ICE enforcement known?

Incoming CFAUSD Superintendent Dr. Brad Saron discusses why he wanted this job and what the next few months will be like ahead of his official start date of July 1st.  Fromacademic and personnel priorities to community engagement.   We find out his background, including hisprevious time in the district administration office, and why he felt this job was worth leaving a similar position in another district.

School Board Clerk Sherry Jasper also adds some insightinto what the extensive search and hiring process looked like.

#educationpodcast #wisconsineducation #publicschools #podcastrecommendations #localeducation #chippewafallsschoolleadership

What potentially sets your dog off and how much they can handle before stress takes over? Like us as humans, dogs too have items that fire them off and a limit before it has an adverse impact. From doorbells and strange guests, to otherdogs in the area to decorations on a neighbor’s lawn Heather breaks down common triggers and explains how a dog’s threshold can change.  She discusses spotting early stress signals and how understanding your dog’s limits can lead to a better relationship.

#dogpodcast#dogtrainingtips #doglife #petpodcast #wisconsin #dogowners #happydogs

Dunn County’s child care needs match those of America in which gaps exist.  Ashley Magaard , center director for the club’s Menomonie center, discusses how the Boys and Girls Club assists in filling the childcare needs.   From the time school lets out to when parents come home from work can be 2 or more hours in many cases.  Without child care, some parentsfeel a need to cut back paid hours, or leave a job altogether.   

We tell you why March 7th is a date local hockey fans need to already have circled and news on a big rumored candidate for the now open Eau Claire North Football Head Coach position

Coach, competitive runner and previous Eau Claire Marathon winner Danny Docherty is this episode’s guest with Adam and Emily.  A well-known name in Twin Cities running circles, Danny has run at the collegiate and professional level and while still running also coaches.  They discuss how one enters the “elite space”.  What were the stages and setbacks Danny experienced on his way?

He also provides some tips for getting your training in during a cold Wisconsin winter.

Considering adding a dog to your family in 2026?  Heather is here to give you a primer on some questions you should ask to greatly increase the chance this dog will be a right fit for you. From finding out how the dog reacts around unfamiliar peopleto what types of sensitivities might they have, she takes us through the things you can find out BEFORE and not necessarily have to wait to find out on your own (and may make the dog a bad fit for you home).

#dogownership #shelterdog #adoptingadog #dogpodcast #podcastrecommendations #lifewithdogs #dogbehavior #wisconsinpodcast

Grab your walking shoes and that sense of wonder as wepreview the 2026 Banbury Art Crawl with coordinator Mindy Huntress.  This FREE and family-friendly started in 2008and continues to highlight both local and regional artists with that colorful event that turns Banbury Place into an open art gallery and art fair complete with live music and food.  As full-time artist herself, Mindy also gives us a glimpse into what it means to be a local professional artist.

The 2026 Art Crawl is February 6th and 7th

#banburyartcrawl #artcrawl #artlovers #podcastrecommendations#artisticpodcast #liveartpodcast #followyourpassions

Previewing New England vs. Denver and Los Angeles vs. Seattle in this week's conference championship games