Sun Prairie Rising Podcast

There's LOTS to talk about, so we've got a BIG show this week on What Are We Building?  Andy starts off with a surprising take (with the help of a special guest) on why a 25 MPH speed limit on Main St is a BAD idea.  Then he breaks down the recent local election results, followed by updates on new daycare centers and the BRT bus line.  The show wraps up with an extended interview with Faustina Bohling, Sun Prairie's newest Alderperson - they talk about her blue-collar roots, work in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and (surprise!) apartments & housing.

This episode of What Are We Building? Includes an interview with City Council Candidate and general man-about-town, Bill Baker. Great conversation about Bill’s involvement with the media center, as well as housing, public safety and taxes. Andy also shares his experience about getting his first COVID shot, and how it might feel to finally get back to normal at the new Wetmore Park splash pad…

In this episode, Andy has some exciting breaking news about what's coming to Main St, and then talks to Bob Jokisch, the incumbent running for re-election to City Council in Sun Prairie.  We get to know Bob's background working in public service, and delve into a lot of important in topics like apartments, crime and racial justice initiatives.  Great talk! 

Part 2 of "What Are We Building?" episode with the Sun Prairie School Board Candidates.  Andy shares some quick thoughts on the "extended" education community we're building in Sun Prairie, and then hear Part 2 of his conversations with Bryn Horton, Alwyn Foster, and Becky McCright about the issues facing the school district and the community overall.

Get to know the 3 candidates running for Sun Prairie School Board on this episode of "What Are We Building?"  Andy opens the show with updates on 3 big projects in Sun Prairie: the new Hy-Vee grocery store, splash pad at Wetmore Park, and Quarra Stone, whose new company headquarters could make Sun Prairie a destination for world-renowned architecture.  Then he's joined by Bryn Horton, Alwyn Foster and Becky McCright for a "rapid-fire" interview about their backgrounds and a few of their favorite things.  

Part 2 of the interviews will air next week.

On this episode of "What Are We Building?" Jimmy says it'll be an early spring, and I weigh in on the teaching controversy at Patrick Marsh Middle School.  Then, enjoy the conversation with Svetha Hetzler, Director of the Sun Prairie Public Library, about the magic of libraries and their plans for growth.  Also, some good news for people that might have outstanding overdue fines...

It's a New Year and a new season of "What Are We Building?".  On the first episode of 2021 Andy talks with Wes Henry, owner of the new Crumbl Cookies about his business and why he chose Sun Prairie for the first location in Wisconsin.  From supermarket sushi to Stroopwafels, listen to find out how connections, community and cookies can all come together in Sun Prairie to make the world a better place!

In this episode of "What Are We Building?" Andy talks to Tim Semmann, Sun Prairie's planning director, about the "big questions" like where Sun Prairie should be going, how to make it a destination, and a vision for the city.  Updates on big projects in town like the Pumpkin Patch Development, Sun Prairie Stronger downtown plan and Tim shares the one word that he thinks summarizes a great city.

"What are We Building? is back after a short hiatus while the host, Andy, recovered after testing positive for Coronavirus.  In this episode, Andy share's his personal experience dealing with COVID-19 and then finishes with Part II of the interview with Jake Brown, Joy Matthews and Brent Wray of the Boys and Girls Club in Sun Prairie."

Andy gets into the controversy and opposition surrounding the proposal from FC Land (Ron & Chad Fedler) for a new apartment complex behind Cabela's, and also addresses the upcoming election in his last show before Nov 5th.  Then hear part one of an extended interview with 3 folks (Jake Brown, Brent Wray & Joy Matthews) involved with the McKenzie Family Boys and Girls Club in Sun Prairie.