Along with running, many in the area have taken to one ofthe fastest-growing activities in the country in pickleball!  Karen McDermott, the chair of the Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club shares how the club is building community on and off thecourt and why players of all ages are getting hooked.   DozensCV Pickleball Club members volunteer on marathon weekend and is one of the non-profit beneficiaries of the 2026 Charity Classic.

-           Who plays pickleball?  The demographic of players will surprise you

-           Why does the pickleball club volunteer with themarathon?

-           What does volunteering look like?

-           Ways the area’s pickleball community willbenefit from the monies from the Charity Classic.

Another candidate enters the race for Eau Claire City Council President...a MAJOR announcement from the Pablo Center...and the return of a full-service hospital to Chippewa Falls gets closer

For this episode, we are in Black River Falls at the Boysand Girls location here, and we have three special guests.  Alice, Morgan and Owen are three kids who are a part of the Boys and Girls Club and they share not only their perspective on what happens at the center, but also some deep questions…such as “what is something that makes them unique”, “the best and worst parts of being a kid”and “what are some goals they have set for themselves this school year”

Both UW-Eau Claire Men's and Women's basketball teams are rolling and The Sonnentag Center held an event over the weekend that shows its true possibilities

This week Dan starts by promoting the new Facebook page called Marc On University that he encourages listeners to check out. 

Dan addresses Minneapolis ICE raids, local refugee placement efforts by local Eau Claire groups, and concerns about the time it takes for refugees and immigrants to establish themselves in the local economy. 

He emphasizes the cultural differences between third-world and first-world countries, drawing a comparison to rural-raised and city-raised Wisconsinites. 

He recommends the government take aggressive action against any foreign entity.

He ends the episode again talking about the new Marc On University Facebook page.

Its Packers vs. Bears Week and Derek has thoughts, plus opinions on other areas of sports

We enjoy a hot cup of coffee and get the latest on Menomoniehappenings with the mayor Randy Knaack.  He provides the latest on the data center, the ongoing pause to theproject and the important discussions the city council held this month.  We also get insight into the GROW organization,its efforts with housing in Wisconsin and how it can apply to Menomonie.

Also, in addition to being the mayor, Randy drives school buses and shares the joy he had transporting kids around.

The Altoona Railroader’s girls basketball team is off to ahot start on the hardwood.  Head Coach Michelle Peplinski and Senior Braylin Siverling join us to discuss not only whathas made them effective on the court, but the lessons that can be applied beyond sports.  They share insights intothe best ways for adults to effectively communicate with youths and what makes for the best postgame eats.

The effort to combat hunger is expansive throughout WesternWisconsin and along with Feed My People, in Dunn County Stepping Stones leads those efforts.  New Stepping Stone’s Executive Director, and longtime staffer with the program, Corrisa Villeneuve shares insights into the program, including their pantry, homeless shelter and supportive services offered.  How’d they deal with the Government shutdown?  The need for community support.

The group also shares some fun advice for landing a job,favorite local dining spots and is gas station sushi acceptable?

The first person to put their hat in the ring for Eau Claire City Council President has been revealed...updates in city projects...and the search for the next Chippewa Falls Schools Superintendent nearing the finish line