First, had to vent about the Milwaukee Bucks, down by as many as 49 points ... in a playoff game. After that, Airfest's Dave Larsen joined to break down what to expect from this weekend's shows. After that, we had some fun with earlier conversations about bringing in a Popeyes Chicken and if Costco were to come to the area. 

First, had to vent about the Milwaukee Bucks, down by as many as 49 points ... in a playoff game. After that, Airfest's Dave Larsen joined to break down what to expect from this weekend's shows. After that, we had some fun with earlier conversations about bringing in a Popeyes Chicken and if Costco were to come to the area.&nbsp;

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What to expect from Airfest, and more Popeyes Chicken talk

Third-party ticket sales

Tank Creek Bridge update

Data Centers

Budget surplus deal

Wisconsin state Sen. Brad Pfaff in studio discussing A.I. data centers, the budget surplus deal and — with Alabama and Megadeath coming to La Crosse — ticket prices and third-party sellers.

Pfaff also came in hyped that June is dairy month and will be hosting a dairy breakfast from 6-11 a.m. at Creamery Creek Farms in Bangor.

When it comes to legislation, though, the state did nothing the last two years with data centers, as multiple counties in Pfaff’s district debate moratoriums and study committees to address the issue. Democrats and Republicans had data center proposals, but neither passed the Legislature, which has now been out of session since March.

Pfaff also talked about voting against the budget surplus deal that was negotiated in private between Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislators, Robin Vos and Devin LeMahieu. The deal included no tax on tips/overtime, $300 checks and one year of special education funding and property tax relief. It was introduced to the public Monday and the Legislature voted on it two days later. After that, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau came out with a report that the deal would have put Wisconsin in a structural budget deficit. 

Before the data center conversation, we did talk about the Tank Creek Bridge that an arsonist burned down last year — part of the Great River Trail in La Crosse County.

We had some fun to begin the show, first asking what Pfaff was doing the last time Alabama came to the La Crosse Center in 1984. He revealed his first-ever concert was at the La Crosse Center but a year later — Huey Lewis and the News. 

With Alabama in town Sept. 10 — tickets just went on sale — and Megadeth at the Oktobefest Grounds on July 31, Pfaff also discussed whether the state needs to look into third-party ticket sellers and if there needs to be some laws created to protect concert goers. Viterbo University brought this issue up in the past, where these third-parties rip people off on ticket prices.

Wisconsin state Sen. Brad Pfaff in studio discussing A.I. data centers, the budget surplus deal and &mdash; with Alabama and Megadeath coming to La Crosse &mdash; ticket prices and third-party sellers.
Pfaff also came in hyped that June is dairy month and will be hosting a dairy breakfast from 6-11 a.m. at Creamery Creek Farms in Bangor.
When it comes to legislation, though, the state did nothing the last two years with data centers, as multiple counties in Pfaff&rsquo;s district debate moratoriums and study committees to address the issue. Democrats and Republicans had data center proposals, but neither passed the Legislature, which has now been out of session since March.
Pfaff also talked about voting against the budget surplus deal that was negotiated in private between Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislators, Robin Vos and Devin LeMahieu. The deal included no tax on tips/overtime, $300 checks and one year of special education funding and property tax relief. It was introduced to the public Monday and the Legislature voted on it two days later. After that, the Legislative Fiscal Bureau came out with a report that the deal would have put Wisconsin in a structural budget deficit.&nbsp;
Before the data center conversation, we did talk about the Tank Creek Bridge that an arsonist burned down last year &mdash; part of the Great River Trail in La Crosse County.
We had some fun to begin the show, first asking what Pfaff was doing the last time Alabama came to the La Crosse Center in 1984. He revealed his first-ever concert was at the La Crosse Center but a year later &mdash; Huey Lewis and the News.&nbsp;
With Alabama <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2026/06/16/country-legends-alabama-at-the-la-crosse-center-in-september/">in town Sept. 10</a> &mdash; tickets just went on sale &mdash; and <a href="https://www.957therock.com/megadeth/">Megadeth at the Oktobefest Grounds</a> on July 31, Pfaff also discussed whether the state needs to look into third-party ticket sellers and if there needs to be some laws created to protect concert goers. Viterbo University <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025/07/25/buyer-beware/">brought this issue</a> up in the past, where these third-parties rip people off on ticket prices.

Wisconsin state Sen. Pfaff on data centers, no tax on tips/OT deal, concert tickets

The logrolling champion of the world, seven years running, La Crosse’s own Livi Pappadopoulos, in studio to hype up Saturday’s La Crosse Open and give us the inside scoop on how she dominates the sport.

Pappadopoulos owns Coulee Region Logrolling, and it’s hosting the 25th annual La Crosse Open, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Pettibone Lagoon.

She tells us what to expect during the event, who might give her fits on the water, and some insider tips on what she sees on the log to get her opponent to fall.

Pappadopoulos also talks about Coulee Region Logrolling and invites anybody to get involved here.

The logrolling champion of the world, seven years running, La Crosse&rsquo;s own Livi Pappadopoulos, in studio to hype up Saturday&rsquo;s La Crosse Open and give us the inside scoop on how she dominates the sport.
Pappadopoulos owns Coulee Region Logrolling, and it&rsquo;s hosting the 25th annual La Crosse Open, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Pettibone Lagoon.
She tells us what to expect during the event, who might give her fits on the water, and some insider tips on what she sees on the log to get her opponent to fall.
Pappadopoulos also talks about Coulee Region Logrolling and invites anybody to get involved here.

7-time logrolling world Livi Pappadopoulos joins ahead of Saturday's La Crosse Open 

District forums

What would mayor like to do

Just getting by

Emerson historic designation

Juneteenth

North Side Library closure and future

Public market

What happens next now that the north side library is officially closed?

La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey in studio Monday to break down the city's next steps, explaining the upcoming request for proposals (RFP) process and addressing the transparency questions surrounding the three groups that have already expressed interest in the building.

Before that, though, we discussed the narrative that the city is “on (the) attack” against the North Side regarding the pool and library closures — with the Northside Neighborhood Center expressing its frustration on the library sale. We then shifted to why the city council stripped Emerson Elementary School of its historic designation.

We ended the show, circling back to what the mayor would like to see get done, which included bringing a public market to La Crosse — and what that would look like for him.

The hour also highlighted Washington-Spivey's excitement for celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday in Riverside Park.

What happens next now that the north side library is officially closed?
La Crosse Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey in studio Monday to break down the city's next steps, explaining the upcoming request for proposals (RFP) process and addressing the transparency questions surrounding the three groups that have already expressed interest in the building.
Before that, though, we discussed the narrative that the city is &ldquo;on (the) attack&rdquo; against the North Side regarding the pool and library closures &mdash; with the Northside Neighborhood Center <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JYZqJTGv8/">expressing its frustration</a> on the library sale. We then shifted to why the city council stripped Emerson Elementary School of its historic designation.
We ended the show, circling back to what the mayor would like to see get done, which included bringing a public market to La Crosse &mdash; and what that would look like for him.
The hour also highlighted Washington-Spivey's excitement for celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday in Riverside Park.

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