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Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO president Mike Davis, Jr., joins to talk about unions and preview Monday’s Labor Day celebration in La Crosse, which have been going on since 1891. 

On the show we discuss Act 10 and minimum wage, before previewing Monday’s event, which begins at 10 a.m. near the corner of Gillette and Kane Streets.

After the parade, there are festivities on the north side of Copeland Park, including — for the kids — a “fishpond,” coins hidden in sawdust and temporary tattoos. Adults can partake in BINGO and several raffles. 

Western Wisconsin AFL-CIO president Mike Davis, Jr., joins to talk about unions and preview Monday&rsquo;s Labor Day celebration in La Crosse, which have been going on since 1891.&nbsp;
On the show we discuss Act 10 and minimum wage, before previewing Monday&rsquo;s event, which begins at 10 a.m. near the corner of Gillette and Kane Streets.
After the parade, there are festivities on the north side of Copeland Park, including &mdash; for the kids &mdash; a &ldquo;fishpond,&rdquo; coins hidden in sawdust and temporary tattoos. Adults can partake in BINGO and several raffles.&nbsp;

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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La Crosse Labor Day festivities with Western Wisconsin union president Davis Jr.

La Crosse city council member Erin Goggin in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk with Kevin Millard on the closing of the north branch library and the budget.

Earlier this week, the library board voted to close the north branch in June with the system needing to cut nearly $175,000 — a decision Goggin disagreed with.

Goggin, who represents District 2 on the north side, also discussed the city being in a budget crunch for 2026.

La Crosse city council member Erin Goggin in the WIZM studio for La Crosse Talk with Kevin Millard on the closing of the north branch library and the budget.
Earlier this week, the library board voted to close the north branch in June with the system needing to cut nearly $175,000 &mdash; a decision Goggin disagreed with.
Goggin, who represents District 2 on the north side, also discussed the city being in a budget crunch for 2026.

La Crosse council member Erin Goggin on closing north branch library, 2026 city budget

La Crosse library director Dawn Wacek in studio to discuss the closing of the north branch, the budget situation its in and what this all means for the future of the library.

Wacek has been library director the past year and with the La Crosse Public Library the past five years.

Earlier this week, the library board voted 6-2 to close the north branch in June with the library facing a $174,705 budget crunch for next year — and the city facing a $2 million budget shortfall for 2026.

Wacek talks about the public meeting before the board made its decision, the options the board had and what happens now with the Main Street library.

We also talk about some of the reasonings heard for wanting to keep the library open, how utilized the north branch was and how the role of the library has changed over the years.

La Crosse library director Dawn Wacek in studio to discuss the closing of the north branch, the budget situation its in and what this all means for the future of the library.
Wacek has been library director the past year and with the La Crosse Public Library the past five years.
Earlier this week, the library board <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/2025/11/11/la-crosse-library-board-votes-to-close-north-branch-in-june/">voted 6-2 to close the north branch</a> in June with the library facing a $174,705 budget crunch for next year &mdash; and the city facing a $2 million budget shortfall for 2026.
Wacek talks about the public meeting before the board made its decision, the options the board had and what happens now with the Main Street library.
We also talk about some of the reasonings heard for wanting to keep the library open, how utilized the north branch was and how the role of the library has changed over the years.

La Crosse library director Dawn Wacek on closing north branch, what's ahead

Central High School planetarium director Chad Wilkinson in studio spoiling how things went for the dinosaurs and hyping up their upcoming shows, which are selling out fast.

We talk about Central upgrading its planetarium recently and what it can do — like flying to exoplanets to find other life. The planetarium, which was upgraded three years ago, will soon be the only one in town — with UW-La Crosse losing its facility next semester.

While Central’s November shows are sold out, the public can still get tickets for either show on Dec. 12 — Dinosaurs at Dusk (5:45 p.m.) and the Artistic Universe (7:15 p.m.) — and Wilkinson will soon have January’s tickets available on the website. 

Central High School planetarium director Chad Wilkinson in studio spoiling how things went for the dinosaurs and hyping up their upcoming shows, which are selling out fast.
We talk about Central upgrading its planetarium recently and what it can do &mdash; like flying to exoplanets to find other life. The planetarium, which was upgraded three years ago, will soon be the only one in town &mdash; with UW-La Crosse losing its facility next semester.
While Central&rsquo;s November shows are sold out, the public can still get tickets for either show on Dec. 12 &mdash; Dinosaurs at Dusk (5:45 p.m.) and the Artistic Universe (7:15 p.m.) &mdash; and Wilkinson will soon have January&rsquo;s tickets available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://sites.google.com/lacrossesd.org/exploratorium">website</a>.&nbsp;

La Crosse Labor Day festivities with Western Wisconsin union president Davis Jr.

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