MURDER HORNETS, what are they? We talk with Viterbo's chair of biology, Ted Wilson about that. He's an expert in entomology — the study of bugs. 
After that, Firefighters Credit Union president Bruce "the money man" Zmolek, with some news dealing with Food Drive Fridays and a big matching donation.

MURDER HORNETS, what are they? We talk with Viterbo's chair of biology, Ted Wilson about that. He's an expert in entomology &mdash; the study of bugs.&nbsp; After that, Firefighters Credit Union president Bruce "the money man" Zmolek, with some news dealing with Food Drive Fridays and a big matching donation.

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MURDER HORNETS ... what are they? We've got a bug guy ...

Reisinger on farming

Carly  joins to talk Groovy

We look at farming issues in Wisconsin, a week after President Donald Trump visited a Chippewa Falls farm last week and, after that, we continue what could be a series, “Hyping women-owned businesses for no reason whatsoever.”

But first, Brian Reisinger, joined to talk about fuel and fertilizer prices because of the Iran war and ways to better help the small farms — whether that’s the government or consumers. Reisinger, who grew up on a farm his family still owns and now writes and talks about these issues, is the author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family’s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farm.

After that, Carly Green-Easterday took some time out of her day to hype up her Groovy coffee businesses “for no reason whatsoever.”

Perhaps this will be a continuing series, after opening with five businesses Wednesday for no reason whatsoever. Abe's Raves is compiling a list of women-owned businesses and it is HUGE.

Here are Carly's three Groovy businesses: 
Groovy Grind Coffee Co. (Galesville)
Groovy Sips (Onalaska)
Groovy Grounds (La Crescent)

We look at farming issues in Wisconsin, a week after President Donald Trump visited a Chippewa Falls farm last week and, after that, we continue what could be a series, &ldquo;Hyping women-owned businesses for no reason whatsoever.&rdquo;
But first, Brian Reisinger, joined to talk about fuel and fertilizer prices because of the Iran war and ways to better help the small farms &mdash; whether that&rsquo;s the government or consumers. Reisinger, who grew up on a farm his family still owns and now writes and talks about these issues, is the author of Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family&rsquo;s Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farm.
After that, Carly Green-Easterday took some time out of her day to hype up her Groovy coffee businesses &ldquo;for no reason whatsoever.&rdquo;
Perhaps this will be a continuing series, after <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2026/06/10/hyping-women-owned-businesses-for-no-reason-whatsoever/">opening with five businesses Wednesday</a> for no reason whatsoever. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbesRaves">Abe's Raves</a> is compiling a list of women-owned businesses and it is HUGE.
Here are Carly's three Groovy businesses:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groovygrind">Groovy Grind Coffee Co.</a>&nbsp;(Galesville)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groovysipsdrivethru">Groovy Sips&nbsp;</a>(Onalaska)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groovygroundsbistro">Groovy Grounds</a>&nbsp;(La Crescent)</li>
</ul>

Farming in Wisconsin, a week after Trump — plus hyping another woman-owned biz “for no reason whatsoever”

Every election, politicians around Wisconsin gather signatures to get on the ballot. This can be an incredibly stressful time for politicians and the results give us interesting clues about the elections to come. From independent candidates to signature challenges in court to hints about what seats will be competitive in November, there is a lot to learn from the end results, if we just bother to look. And that's what we do here.

Every election, politicians around Wisconsin gather signatures to get on the ballot. This can be an incredibly stressful time for politicians and the results give us interesting clues about the elections to come. From independent candidates to signature challenges in court to hints about what seats will be competitive in November, there is a lot to learn from the end results, if we just bother to look. And that's what we do here.

The nerdy political drama of Wisconsin's nomination paper season

Nom owner Sam Sveum 

Mia Davis of Mia's Kitchen

Maria Norberg of Grounded Coffee

Ka Lia Vang of Ka Lia's Kitchen

Megan Larson of Vintage Kitchen

Hyping up women-owned businesses for no reason whatsoever Wednesday on the Rick Solem Show. 

We were joined in studio by Abram Dyke of Abe’s Raves. Our local foodie helped track down a bunch of awesome local businesses that we got on the show, including:
Sam Sveum, who owns Nom Sips & Eats
Mia Davis of the Mia’s Kitchen food truck
Maria Norberg, owner of Grounded Coffee
Ka Lia Vang of Ka Lia’s Kitchen
Megan Larson owner of Vintage Kitchen

We opened the show talking a bit about Abe’s Raves — some of the fun stuff he’s doing on that page and how we need to do the area’s best coffee next. 

Also, before he had to leave, we ended the show mentioning that Dyke won a huge award for his work as a nurse recently. 

Now, we weren’t able to, of course, get all the women-owned food and coffee joints in the area on. So, feel free to go to this post on Facebook and add your favorites to the comments.

Listen live weekdays at 5:06 p.m. Find the pod on Spotify, Apple Podcast or here. Tune in on the WIZM app or on air at 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska)

Hyping up women-owned businesses for no reason whatsoever Wednesday on the Rick Solem Show.&nbsp;
We were joined in studio by Abram Dyke of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbesRaves">Abe&rsquo;s Raves</a>. Our local foodie helped track down a bunch of awesome local businesses that we got on the show, including:
<ul>
<li>Sam Sveum, who owns&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eat-nom.com/">Nom Sips &amp; Eats</a></li>
<li>Mia Davis of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mias-kitchen.com/">Mia&rsquo;s Kitchen</a>&nbsp;food truck</li>
<li>Maria Norberg, owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.letsgetgrounded.com/">Grounded Coffee</a></li>
<li>Ka Lia Vang of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kaliaskitchen">Ka Lia&rsquo;s Kitchen</a></li>
<li>Megan Larson owner of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thevintagekitchenlax.com/">Vintage Kitchen</a></li>
</ul>
We opened the show talking a bit about Abe&rsquo;s Raves &mdash; some of the fun stuff he&rsquo;s doing on that page and how we need to do the area&rsquo;s best coffee next.&nbsp;
Also, before he had to leave, we ended the show mentioning that Dyke won a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2026/03/14/he-managed-fear-la-crosse-nurse-abram-dyke-receives-prestigious-award-for-going-above-and-beyond-in-the-icu/">huge award</a>&nbsp;for his work as a nurse recently.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2026/03/14/he-managed-fear-la-crosse-nurse-abram-dyke-receives-prestigious-award-for-going-above-and-beyond-in-the-icu/"></a>
Now, we weren&rsquo;t able to, of course, get all the women-owned food and coffee joints in the area on. So, feel free to go to this post on Facebook and add your favorites to the comments.
<hr>
Listen live weekdays at 5:06 p.m. Find the pod on&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1k1QCGhGrFA5KH9Rxh6fIO">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-crosse-talk-pm-wizm/id1445077021">Apple Podcast</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/la-crosse-talk-pm-with-rick-solem/">here</a>. Tune in on the WIZM app or on air at 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska)

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