WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

When does peak fall color typically occur in Bayfield and the Apostle Islands area?  Kati Anderson of the Chamber of Commerce spoke to Sean Dwyer about how weather impacts visitor planning.  But as you hear in this interview September could be one of the best months to visit. 

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The  La Crosse Symphony youth competition or  Richard Record Rising Stars Concerto Competition is the LSO’s annual high‑level contest for young musicians. It’s the LSO’s signature youth event — separate and it’s one of the most competitive concerto competitions in the region. Janet Roth is a local musician who has made the competition her avocation.  Ms. Roth spoke on LaCrosseTalk about the classical competition. 

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Dr. Vincent Ma is a medical oncologist at UW-Health Carbone Cancer Center.  He is also an associate professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Ma spoke to W-I-Z-M LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer about a new cancer vaccine. 

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Susan Jones spoke to LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer about recent news stories involving the Minnesota State Fair security and Annunciation church shooting anniversary.

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A plan for re-using La Crosse’s former north-side library has been endorsed by a commission. The Economic and Development Committee voted in closed session Wednesday to accept a proposal from the north-side citizens group to buy the Kane Street building. Area contractor Chris Weiss said the group would need $843,000 over the next three years to buy and repair the 80-year-old building and obtain new equipment and furniture for future use. That Northside Neighborhood Center Foundation’s plan for the building includes making some repairs, as well as remodeling the interior for multiple uses, including potentially an arts center or wellness center.

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Explore La Crosse's Carey Hegge speaks about Trolley tours coming up this Fall.  The trolley will be busy in September and October.  Listen to the LaCrosseTalk interview.

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Principal Madsen talks about what is happening, future plans and goals for Logan High School.

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Jesse of KQ98 (98.3)  joined LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer to remember and pay tribute to Dolly Parton.  Jesse is a  popular radio personality in La Crosse, Wisconsin, who hosts the weekday afternoon show from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Thanks to Jesse for helping us out this morning.

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Phoenix and "The Remainders" will be performing at this week's Moon Tunes.  Terry Bauer talks with LaCrosseTalk Sean Host about a fun and popular line-up.  Give it a listen.

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Executive Director Ann Christianson was a guest on LaCrosseTalk.  Ms. Christianson spoke about programming, the need for volunteers, the end of the Summer big clean and "When Pigs Fly" give a listen to this Fun Museum exchange.

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