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WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

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The 2026 Olympic Games are about to begin. They generate excitement around the world because they highlight, in part, what humans can accomplish. Athletes often go to their physical limit, but what separates the truly elite athletes from the rest? According to Shilagh Mirgain, PhD, a distinguished psychologist at UW-Health, there's a big part of performance which is mental. The psychologist says because these Olympic athletes are competing on a world stage, there's pressure to succeed, but a lot of the effort goes into the physical aspect of the work. Mirgain says it's important, though, to concentrate on mindfulness and the mental aspect of the performance.  She also discusses how we can all learn from those experiences and make them a part of our lives. 

The 2026 Olympic Games are about to begin. They generate excitement around the world because they highlight, in part, what humans can accomplish. Athletes often go to their physical limit, but what separates the truly elite athletes from the rest? According to Shilagh Mirgain, PhD, a distinguished psychologist at UW-Health, there's a big part of performance which is mental. The psychologist says because these Olympic athletes are competing on a world stage, there's pressure to succeed, but a lot of the effort goes into the physical aspect of the work. Mirgain says it's important, though, to concentrate on mindfulness and the mental aspect of the performance.&nbsp; She also discusses how we can all learn from those experiences and make them a part of our lives.&nbsp;

Mindfulness and athletic performance

Do you remember "The Golden Girls?" The groundbreaking sitcom is a program which transcends generational differences.  It really doesn't matter what your age is, you probably have a story or memory of the TV show. It is 40 years since the comedy first premiered on television.  There's a new book by a UW-La Crosse television historian about the "Golden Girls."  The new release offers fans and scholars a fresh way to explore the enduring impact of the program. "The Golden Girls Tales from Lanai" is Co-edited by UW-L assistant professor of media studies Taylor Cole Miller.  Miller discusses the book on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer. Through 12 original chapters and extensive interviews of producers and writers of the show, the book explores distinct perspectives, drawing from fields such as queerness, feminism, critical black studies and fat-shaming studies. This book is a rare behind the scenes insight into the making and legacy of the series, which still streams and appears as reruns today. Professor Miller had a conversation about his book on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer Wednesday.

The book is available at Pearl Street Books in La Crosse. An audio version is also on Audible. 

Do you remember "The Golden Girls?" The groundbreaking sitcom is a program which transcends generational differences.&nbsp; It really doesn't matter what your age is, you probably have a story or memory of the TV show. It is 40 years since the comedy first premiered on television.&nbsp; There's a new book by a UW-La Crosse television historian about the "Golden Girls."&nbsp; The new release offers fans and scholars a fresh way to explore the enduring impact of the program. "The Golden Girls Tales from Lanai" is Co-edited by UW-L assistant professor of media studies Taylor Cole Miller.&nbsp; Miller discusses the book on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer. Through 12 original chapters and extensive interviews of producers and writers of the show, the book explores distinct perspectives, drawing from fields such as queerness, feminism, critical black studies and fat-shaming studies. This book is a rare behind the scenes insight into the making and legacy of the series, which still streams and appears as reruns today. Professor Miller had a conversation about his book on La Crosse Talk with Sean Dwyer Wednesday.
The book is available at Pearl Street Books in La Crosse. <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Golden-Girls-Audiobook/B0FL84G5S6?eac_link=R0ZJH035WLhj&amp;ref=web_search_eac_asin_2&amp;eac_selected_type=asin&amp;eac_selected=B0FL84G5S6&amp;qid=RfY87i3oI5&amp;eac_id=130-0466018-1560021_RfY87i3oI5&amp;sr=1-2">An audio version is also on Audible.&nbsp;</a>

UWL professor pens book on the "Golden Girls"

It's tax time once again, and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation for low- and middle-income residents with a focus on low-income seniors. 

There are two locations this year-one in La Crosse and one in Onalaska. They're currently accepting appointments at both locations that begin on February 9.

For people in La Crosse and areas to the south, the site is at the Reach Services and Resource Center at 212 11th St. S. in La Crosse. To schedule an appointment here, you can call 608-588-6124.

For people living in North La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, or West Salem, you can visit the site in the Great Rivers United Way building at 1855 E. Main Street in Onalaska. For an appointment time, call 608-501-2544. 

You can also schedule an appointment for either location online. Click here to do that. 

 

 

It's tax time once again, and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offering free tax preparation for low- and middle-income residents with a focus on low-income seniors.&nbsp;
There are two locations this year-one in La Crosse and one in Onalaska. They're currently accepting appointments at both locations that begin on February 9.
For people in La Crosse and areas to the south, the site is at the Reach Services and Resource Center at 212 11th St. S. in La Crosse. To schedule an appointment here, you can call 608-588-6124.
For people living in North La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, or West Salem, you can visit the site in the Great Rivers United Way building at 1855 E. Main Street in Onalaska. For an appointment time, call 608-501-2544.&nbsp;
You can also schedule an appointment for either location online. <a href="https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations/">Click here to do that.&nbsp;</a>
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