WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

Amanda Burkhalter discusses Tomah Health Hospice and Palliative with LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer. 

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Holmen High School Principal Wayne Sackett talks about Academics, Athletics and A.I. on LaCrosseTalk.

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La Crosse’s Oktoberfest returns this weekend, bringing one of the city’s biggest annual celebrations back to the Southside Festgrounds. Organizers say they’re expecting thousands for the four‑day festival, which features the Maple Leaf Parade, live polka and rock music, family events, and the traditional tapping of the Golden Keg. Outpoing Festmaster Brent Smith talks about the annual Fall event.

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National Weather Service's Meteorologist Kevin Scow talks about the summer season and what will impact Fall and Winter weather in the coulee region.

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Andrew Dahl and Kevin Shayler, the CEO of the Adult and Teen Challenge share what happens with the people who come to the program to get free from addiction. It is a faith-based residential recovery program here in La Crosse that is in the process of expanding to the Wausau area. 

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They're holding their 7th annual fundraiser on October 1st at the Dahl Auto Museum in La Crosse. 

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Vicki Markussen talks with Kevin Millard on La Crosse Talk today about an upcoming program called Ignite Innovation. It discusses ways to take ideas and bring them to success. It covers entrepreneurship, funding, and more. The keynote speaker is an Eau Claire businesswoman who took her idea for mocktails and turned it into a national success. 

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With plenty of high-profile races on the ballot in November, voters may not be giving much notice to the three constitutional amendments appearing before them.  

The League of Women Voters of the La Crosse Area are trying to change that with a special program Wednesday evening. 

Stephanie Davis, the president of the League, and Leslie Wegner, joined Kevin Millard on La Crosse Talk on Monday morning to discuss the program and the referendum questions. 

The program on Wednesday features Rachel Snyder, a lawyer with Law Forward. 

It is in the Main Floor Auditorium of the La Crosse Public Library at 800 Main Street in La Crosse from 5:30-7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.  

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The Turned Leaf Family Festival at Myrick Park on Saturday September 26 provides a substance free celebration of Oktoberfest. Rita Von Haden, the executive director for the Coulee Recovery Center, talks about what's offered for those who want to attend. It runs from 11-3 at the main shelter. 

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Confluence returns to the LaCrosseTalk studio to perform live for Music Friday.  Give it a listen, be impressed and make sure you share.

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Great River United Way is kicking off its annual fundraising campaign, and organizers say the need across the Coulee Region is higher than ever. The nonprofit supports more than 20 local programs, from early‑childhood education and food security to emergency housing and mental‑health services.

This year’s campaign theme focuses on “neighbors helping neighbors,” highlighting how donations stay in La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties. United Way leaders say inflation and rising living costs continue to push more families toward community resources, and partner agencies are seeing record demand.

Great River United Way will host events throughout the fall to raise awareness. Organizers say every dollar helps strengthen the safety net for families across the region. If you’d like to support the campaign, donations can be made online or through participating workplaces.

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