Patrick Longmire grew up in his dad's grocery store, Red's IGA in Spring Grove, MN.  Like a lot of high school guys he decided to pick up a guitar but it turns out it wasn't to look cool it was to fall in love with Texas Barbecue.  Several states, 2 kids and 1 supportive wife later, he's turning that love into Fat Pats Brewery and BBQ.  Maybe I should have called this one, What a Long Strange Trip It's Been.

Patrick Longmire grew up in his dad's grocery store, Red's IGA in Spring Grove, MN.  Like a lot of high school guys he decided to pick up a guitar but it turns out it wasn't to look cool it was to fall in love with Texas Barbecue.  Several states, 2 kids and 1 supportive wife later, he's turning that love into Fat Pats Brewery and BBQ.  Maybe I should have called this one, What a Long Strange Trip It's Been.

After decades of talking for a living on the radio, Ken Cooper appreciates the joy of listening. Turns out it's the best part of a good conversation. Listen in with Ken and his guests for conversations that might enlighten you, may entertain you and will definitely help you discover why "Around River City" is such a cool place to call home.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

After decades of talking for a living on the radio, Ken Cooper appreciates the joy of listening. Turns out it's the best part of a good conversation. Listen in with Ken and his guests for conversations that might enlighten you, may entertain you and will definitely help you discover why "Around River City" is such a cool place to call home.
La Crosse, Wisconsin

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After decades of talking for a living on the radio, Ken Cooper appreciates the joy of listening.  Turns out it's the best part of a good conversation.   Listen in with Ken and his guests for conversations that might enlighten you, may entertain you and will definitely help you discover why "Around River City" is such a cool place to call home. 

La Crosse, Wisconsin

After decades of talking for a living on the radio, Ken Cooper appreciates the joy of listening.&nbsp; Turns out it's the best part of a good conversation. &nbsp; Listen in with Ken and his guests for conversations that might enlighten you, may entertain you and will definitely help you discover why "Around River City" is such a cool place to call home.&nbsp;
La Crosse, Wisconsin

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It's a Long Road Back Home Again

This is part 1 of 2 conversations with Greg Parmeter and Nic Barilar from the UW-L Theater and Dance department. 

Their latest production is Dr, Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.  This is the original "sell your soul to the devil" story.  And just in time for Halloween.  We'll talk about UW-L's Theater and Dance program, Marlowe, the never ending timeliness of Faustus and possibly, what's your soul worth nowadays, anyway? 

Thanks for being part of the conversation.

This is part 1 of 2 conversations with Greg Parmeter and Nic Barilar from the UW-L Theater and Dance department. 
Their latest production is Dr, Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.  This is the original "sell your soul to the devil" story.  And just in time for Halloween.  We'll talk about UW-L's Theater and Dance program, Marlowe, the never ending timeliness of Faustus and possibly, what's your soul worth nowadays, anyway? 
Thanks for being part of the conversation.

Dr. Faustus, I presume?

Midwest Family is proud to support Steppin Out in Pink, 2023 with the Gundersen Medical Foundation.  

On this episode of Around River City I had the pleasure to sit down with this years Steppin Out advocate, Kirsten Bucher.  Kirsten's story is amazing.  A young mother who found a lump.  We talked a lot about that particular moment.  Now, Kirsten is a Physician Assistant in the department where she got her treatment.  It's a moving conversation with a very special person.

You can support Steppin Out in Pink and get more information at www.steppinoutinpink.com or follow them on Facebook.

Midwest Family is proud to support Steppin Out in Pink, 2023 with the Gundersen Medical Foundation.  
On this episode of Around River City I had the pleasure to sit down with this years Steppin Out advocate, Kirsten Bucher.  Kirsten's story is amazing.  A young mother who found a lump.  We talked a lot about that particular moment.  Now, Kirsten is a Physician Assistant in the department where she got her treatment.  It's a moving conversation with a very special person.
You can support Steppin Out in Pink and get more information at <a href="http://www.steppinoutinpink.com">www.steppinoutinpink.com</a> or follow them on Facebook.

Steppin Out In Pink 2023 with Kirsten Bucher

What a tale these two old pals have to share with you.  Ben Skinner and Chris Barton were born and raised right here in La Crosse.  They fell in love with the restaurant world here in town and as their talents grew they moved to Minneapolis and then Seattle.  But restaurants can be brutal places to work, and they each have the scars to prove it.  So, they came back home and thought "Hey....why don't we put restaurant quality food in jars?".  So was born Paulin's Provisions.  If you like delicious food, bawdy laughter and straight forward social commentary, you'll love this conversation.  

What a tale these two old pals have to share with you.  Ben Skinner and Chris Barton were born and raised right here in La Crosse.  They fell in love with the restaurant world here in town and as their talents grew they moved to Minneapolis and then Seattle.  But restaurants can be brutal places to work, and they each have the scars to prove it.  So, they came back home and thought "Hey....why don't we put restaurant quality food in jars?".  So was born Paulin's Provisions.  If you like delicious food, bawdy laughter and straight forward social commentary, you'll love this conversation.

It's a Long Road Back Home Again

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