WIZM - La Crosse Talk Interviews

La Crosse city councilmember Gary Padesky talks with Kevin Millard about the possibility of raising taxes next year to make up a budget shortfall. Padesky also discusses the city administrator proposal getting back on the agenda. Both issues will be part of November's council meetings. 

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Scary tales and spooky stories take the stage on Saturday at the Pump House in La Crosse.  

The Bluff County Tale Spinners hold their Tales of the Creepy and Scary for teens and adults looking for some thrills. 

Speaking on La Crosse Talk, Terry Visger explained why she thinks people like scary stories and what people can expect at the show.

The program begins at 7 p.m. The doors open at 6 p.m. 

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Joining Kevin Millard on La Crosse Talk today are President Rick Trietly and Student Government Association President Xavier Carnicom. They're here to speak about the Viterbo Effect, a campaign to help support the university. We discuss the five pillars of the campaign and the early success it's having on the Viterbo community and what long-term impact it's intended to have.

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Wisconsin DNR wardens Jared Way and Kyle Wetter visit La Crosse Talk to speak about safety as we head into fall. It means hunting season for many. It also means many are operating ATVs and UTVs. We discuss using them safely on the road and in the woods. They also talk about their backgrounds in how they became interested in being wardens as they're undergoing field training currently in the area. 

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In the studio on Tuesday are Nate Mohlman, Faculty Technical Director, and Miranda Logan, Student Costume Designer, discussing the upcoming production of "The Welkin". 

There are six performances in the Toland Theatre at the Lowe Center for the Arts on October 16-25. 

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During the discussion, we also talk about the process of how the production was designed, as well as learn a bit about what students learn through the theater program at the university. 

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Learn more about the growing sport of Girls Wrestling. Joining Kevin Millard on La Crosse Talk were Holmen Wrestling Coach Carl Deluca and two members of the Holmen wrestling team, Avalee Euler and Aini Andersen. We discussed how popular wrestling has become, and what's it like to compete. 

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Vicki Markussen from Ladco talks about a couple of upcoming business-related events plus a new website that is designed to help find commercial buildings and space available in the area. 

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Dan Modaff returns to the WIZM studios for Music Friday. 

He's sharing a couple of original tunes for listeners today. 

Dan also talks about an upcoming event that he's taking part of-Lilith Fair. It's a benefit on Sunday, October 18 from 12-5 p.m. at Leo and Leona's Tavern. It features a number of performances by local musicians. All of the proceeds go to help out New Horizons, an organization that serves all victims of domestic and sexual violence and abuse.

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Jane Brannan with La Crosse County Veterans Services discusses what's offered at the Veteran's Expo on October 20 in Onalaska. 

It's an opportunity for veterans to find federal, state, and local resources. 

The expo runs from 1-6 p.m. at the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. 

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City Councilmember Erin Goggin visits the studio to talk about the Burns Park Fall Festival, a free event on Tuesday, October 13. There're pumpkin carving, food and drinks, music, youth activities, and much more happening from 4-7 p.m. 

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