Brett Knudsen is the only Democrat so far running to take Ron Kind's seat in the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin. We discussed issues with healthcare, broadband, immigration workforce and his likely opponent on the Republican side, Derrick Van Orden. 

Brett Knudsen is the only Democrat so far running to take Ron Kind's seat in the 3rd Congressional District of Wisconsin. We discussed issues with healthcare, broadband, immigration workforce and his likely opponent on the Republican side, Derrick Van Orden.&nbsp;

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Rick Solem talks about the days events in and around the La Crosse area. Weekdays from 5:07-6pm on 1410 WIZM

Rick Solem talks about the days events in and around the La Crosse area. Weekdays from 5:07-6pm on 1410 WIZM

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Replacing Ron Kind with 3rd District House candidate Brett Knudsen

Covered a lot of ground with Milwaukee Brewers president, Rick Schlesinger, including whatever happened to Hank the Dog, details in the $500 million taxpayer funded stadium upgrades, are we getting a beer district and playing PlayStation on the scoreboard during games. 

Began the show (2:30) talking about Schlesinger's gigantic job description, before getting into the big mystery: Whatever happened to Hank the Dog (5:30)? 

After that, discussed food pricing at the stadium (8:30) and why there might not be $1 beer nights or a radial tire night, plus some of the promotions that are happening.

Next (12:15), we hit on the Brewers playing the Cubs and facing their old manager, Craig Counsell, who left for a big payday in Chicago. 
We also talked (14:00) about how the Philadelphia 76ers bought up 2,000 tickets, because NY Knicks fans flooded one of their home games, and if the Brewers would ever do that to keep Chicago fans coming.

To begin the second half of the show (16:45), asked Schlesinger how he got his start and into the role as Brewers president.

After that, I floated Schlesinger the first of my half-baked ideas, and that's to take all the front row seats for one game and give them to kids throughout the state — so the entire front row of a game is all children.

Then (20:20) we got into the $500 million taxpayer funded stadium upgrades deal made with the state Legislature, but in a different way. Before talking about how that deal came about, I asked Schlesinger my second half-baked idea: Instead of taxpayers funding the stadium, what if the state sold the Brewers Am-Fam Field for $1. 

After that (23:20), Schlesinger talked about the Brewers lobbying efforts to convince the state Legislature to agree to the $500 million deal, and if there was different strategies to convincing Republicans and Democrats to sign onto the plan since the state is so politically divided.

Next, (30:15) we got into whether the Brewers will have a "Beer District," much like the Milwaukee Bucks have the Deer District, outside and around their arena 

We wrapped up (31:30) with some more crowdsourced questions, including the Brewers should have their own brewery and the fermenting tanks should be in play for home run balls. Also, will MLB be going all in on electronic balls and strikes, since that cost Milwaukee one of the games against the Cubs. Lastly, the last half-baked idea: Can we get players that are off for the day, playing MLB the Show on PlayStation, during the actual game. 

Covered a lot of ground with Milwaukee Brewers president, Rick Schlesinger, including whatever happened to Hank the Dog, details in the $500 million taxpayer funded stadium upgrades, are we getting a beer district and playing PlayStation on the scoreboard during games. 
Began the show (2:30) talking about Schlesinger's gigantic job description, before getting into the big mystery: Whatever happened to Hank the Dog (5:30)? 
After that, discussed food pricing at the stadium (8:30) and why there might not be $1 beer nights or a radial tire night, plus some of the promotions that are happening.
Next (12:15), we hit on the Brewers playing the Cubs and facing their old manager, Craig Counsell, who left for a big payday in Chicago.  We also talked (14:00) about how the Philadelphia 76ers bought up 2,000 tickets, because NY Knicks fans flooded one of their home games, and if the Brewers would ever do that to keep Chicago fans coming.
To begin the second half of the show (16:45), asked Schlesinger how he got his start and into the role as Brewers president.
After that, I floated Schlesinger the first of my half-baked ideas, and that's to take all the front row seats for one game and give them to kids throughout the state — so the entire front row of a game is all children.
Then (20:20) we got into the $500 million taxpayer funded stadium upgrades deal made with the state Legislature, but in a different way. Before talking about how that deal came about, I asked Schlesinger my second half-baked idea: Instead of taxpayers funding the stadium, what if the state sold the Brewers Am-Fam Field for $1. 
After that (23:20), Schlesinger talked about the Brewers lobbying efforts to convince the state Legislature to agree to the $500 million deal, and if there was different strategies to convincing Republicans and Democrats to sign onto the plan since the state is so politically divided.
Next, (30:15) we got into whether the Brewers will have a "Beer District," much like the Milwaukee Bucks have the Deer District, outside and around their arena 
We wrapped up (31:30) with some more crowdsourced questions, including the Brewers should have their own brewery and the fermenting tanks should be in play for home run balls. Also, will MLB be going all in on electronic balls and strikes, since that cost Milwaukee one of the games against the Cubs. Lastly, the last half-baked idea: Can we get players that are off for the day, playing MLB the Show on PlayStation, during the actual game.

Brewers president Rick Schlesinger on Hank the Dog, $500 million taxpayer funded stadium deal, playing PlayStation on the big scoreboard

The $54 million question is coming to the November ballot for La Crosse School District voters and school board president, Dr. Juan Jimenez, joins to break down the plan. Jimenez is also the associate dean at Western Technical College in La Crosse, and we discuss some new changes to classes that just started.

And that’s where we started (6:45) the first big segment of the show, with changes to WTC class lengths which sounds like it will add more flexibility for students, as well as allow them to focus more on less subjects.

In the second half of the show (17:00), we get into the La Crosse School District’s referendum question headed to the November ballot, to consolidate four elementary schools, build a new school at the Hogan Administrative site and update State Road Elementary. 

And we discuss the makeup of community engagement sessions on those plans happening in person on May 22 and May 28 at 6 p.m (though no site has been selected) and virtually at noon May 21 and June 6.

The $54 million question is coming to the November ballot for La Crosse School District voters and school board president, Dr. Juan Jimenez, joins to break down the plan. Jimenez is also the associate dean at Western Technical College in La Crosse, and we discuss some new changes to classes that just started.
And that’s where we started (6:45) the first big segment of the show, with changes to WTC class lengths which sounds like it will add more flexibility for students, as well as allow them to focus more on less subjects.
In the second half of the show (17:00), we get into the La Crosse School District’s referendum question headed to the November ballot, to consolidate four elementary schools, build a new school at the Hogan Administrative site and update State Road Elementary. 
And we discuss the makeup of community engagement sessions on those plans happening in person on May 22 and May 28 at 6 p.m (though no site has been selected) and virtually at noon May 21 and June 6.

Dr. Jimenez on La Crosse School's $54 million referendum, changes at WTC

Covered a lot with La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds, including the smells from City Brewing, fighting the DOT on closing a road for Amtrak addition, down payment assistance for first-time home buyers and an update on the River Point District, north of downtown.

Began the show, however, with the La Crosse being one of 100 cities in the world to be part of the Youth Climate Action Fund, which came from Reynold’s trip to Dubai for COP 28. We talk about the youth fund in more detail later in the show (19:00).

After that (14:30), a bit on the building sale of the old south side library, where the city initially got five proposals and has narrowed that down to three. The building is said to be worth about $350,000. 

In the second half of the show, we discuss how the addition of another Amtrak route from Chicago to Milwaukee could affect La Crosse. In putting in a third track on the north side the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) apparently wants to permanently shut down streets. 

Then we got a bit of an update (28:00) on the River Point District development, with a celebration happening Tuesday, plus what else we might see in that area.

Ended the show (33:50) with the city’s first-time home buyer’s assistance program, using federal ARPA funding. 

Covered a lot with La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds, including the smells from City Brewing, fighting the DOT on closing a road for Amtrak addition, down payment assistance for first-time home buyers and an update on the River Point District, north of downtown.
Began the show, however, with the La Crosse being one of 100 cities in the world to be part of the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.org/government-innovation/spurring-innovation-in-cities/youth-climate-action-fund/">Youth Climate Action Fund</a>, which came from Reynold’s trip to Dubai for COP 28. We talk about the youth fund in more detail later in the show (19:00).
After that (14:30), a bit on the building sale of the old south side library, where the city initially got five proposals and has narrowed that down to three. The building is said to be worth about $350,000. 
In the second half of the show, we discuss how the addition of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WisDOT/posts/pfbid02a6PfFzyaJ7VtZT7ryNpHPkrKZhXy1z8p6MMRK4idcLfGwXmrX5Y8Tub71PuktFRyl">another Amtrak route</a> from Chicago to Milwaukee could affect La Crosse. In putting in a third track on the north side the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) apparently wants to permanently shut down streets. 
Then we got a bit of an update (28:00) on the River Point District development, with a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=738678148441945&amp;set=a.240364948273270">celebration happening Tuesday</a>, plus what else we might see in that area.
Ended the show (33:50) with the city’s <a href="https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/your-government/departments/planning-development-assessment/community-development-and-housing/1st-time-home-buyers-downpayment-assistance-program">first-time home buyer’s assistance program</a>, using federal ARPA funding.

Replacing Ron Kind with 3rd District House candidate Brett Knudsen

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