She's one of five groups in the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra "conductor wannabe" competition. Kelly Colgan, joins to discuss why she's advocating for the Habitat For Heroes project. 

Colgan, president of Colgan Air Service in La Crosse, talks about why this project that’s been going on since 2019 — building and fixing up houses for veterans in La Crosse — is so important to her, being her dad was awarded a Bronze Star for his heroics in the Vietnam War and how a lot of her family has served in the military. 

Also taking part in the conversation is Kahya Fox, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region.

Colgan is one of five groups taking part in the competition, where fans can vote by donating at least $2 — with half going to the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and the other half to each wannabe’s initiative.

The winner conducts the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra on May 3. Voting goes through April 28.

 

She's one of five groups in the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra "conductor wannabe" competition. Kelly Colgan, joins to discuss why she's advocating for the Habitat For Heroes project.&nbsp;
Colgan, president of Colgan Air Service in La Crosse, talks about why this project that&rsquo;s been going on since 2019 &mdash; building and fixing up houses for veterans in La Crosse &mdash; is so important to her, being her dad was awarded a Bronze Star for his heroics in the Vietnam War and how a lot of her family has served in the military.&nbsp;
Also taking part in the conversation is Kahya Fox, the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region.
Colgan is one of five groups taking part in the competition, where <a href="https://www.lacrossesymphony.org/contribute/conductor-wannabes/">fans can vote</a> by donating at least $2 &mdash; with half going to the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and the other half to each wannabe&rsquo;s initiative.
The winner conducts the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra on May 3. Voting goes through April 28.
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The talk of the town is La Crosse Talk with Mike Hayes. Catch all the best interviews from La Crosse Talk and Scott Robert Shaw's As I See It editorial.

The talk of the town is La Crosse Talk with Mike Hayes. Catch all the best interviews from La Crosse Talk and Scott Robert Shaw's As I See It editorial.

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La Crosse Symphony "conductor wannabe" Kelly Colgan on the Habitat For Heroes project

Hidden Springs Peony Farm — the region’s own “fields of flowers” — is about to burst into bloom. Co-owner Laura Kubes joined La Crosse Talk to invite visitors to come take in the sights and scents of 16,000 blooming peonies.

Kubes and her husband, Bryan, care for over 600 varieties on their 2.5-acre farm just north of Spring Grove, Minn. (map) They welcome guests to stroll the fields, snap photos, or even bring a blanket for a picnic.

We talk about what it’s like owning a flower farm, future plans and how

Peak bloom runs from Memorial Day to Father’s Day, with special picnic events planned for May 31, June 7, and June 14. Alongside peonies (available now or for fall planting), the farm also offers other plants and trees for sale.

La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the podcasts here or subscribe to La Crosse Talk wherever you get your podcasts.

Hidden Springs Peony Farm &mdash; the region&rsquo;s own &ldquo;fields of flowers&rdquo; &mdash; is about to burst into bloom. Co-owner Laura Kubes joined La Crosse Talk to invite visitors to come take in the sights and scents of 16,000 blooming peonies.
Kubes and her husband, Bryan, care for over 600 varieties on their 2.5-acre farm just north of Spring Grove, Minn. (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/SmAx9SpuKfSnxUwZ8">map</a>) They welcome guests to stroll the fields, snap photos, or even bring a blanket for a picnic.
We talk about what it&rsquo;s like owning a flower farm, future plans and how
Peak bloom runs from Memorial Day to Father&rsquo;s Day, with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hidden.Springs.Peony.Farm/events">special picnic events</a> planned for May 31, June 7, and June 14. Alongside peonies (available now or for fall planting), the farm also offers other plants and trees for sale.
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La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lightningstream.com/Player.aspx?call=WIZM-AM">online here</a>, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/la-crosse-talk-am/">podcasts here</a>&nbsp;or subscribe to La Crosse Talk wherever you get your podcasts.

Laura Kubes says bloom season has begun at Hidden Springs Peony Farm

Big news for those with a sweet tooth, and the Onalaska Mayor, Kim Smith, along with UW-L political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, join La Crosse Talk to talk about the Crumbl Cookie finally about to open. We also hit on some Wisconsin GOP legislation to force businesses to accept cash and hit on the state budget.

In terms of Crumbl’s opening, we had Smith call in for just a couple of minutes, but the mayor will be back in studio next week. Along with explaining the fascination some have with the cookie company, we also talk about other development in that area by the Valley View Mall — with a Raising Canes, Panda Express and a few car washes coming soon.

In politics, Chergosky discusses legislation Wisconsin Republicans have to force businesses to accept cash, but have carved out big events in Wisconsin to be exempt — like the state fair. 

We also break down the state’s budget process, and how the stories coming out now are what Republicans have pulled out of Gov. Tony Evers’ budget — like legalizing recreational marijuana and state funding for childcare. We also talked about how the state handles public comments for the budget, and how that could be better handled.

One other topic we hit on was US Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) saying the quiet part out loud — very loud — in regards to making cuts to Medicaid. While rallies are happening all over the country, in part to tell the government not to make Medicaid cuts, Republicans have argued they won’t be making those cuts. Johnson, though, is saying the opposite and arguing that those cuts need to be made because of the national debt. 

 

Big news for those with a sweet tooth, and the Onalaska Mayor, Kim Smith, along with UW-L political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, join La Crosse Talk to talk about the Crumbl Cookie finally about to open. We also hit on some Wisconsin GOP legislation to force businesses to accept cash and hit on the state budget.
In terms of Crumbl&rsquo;s opening, we had Smith call in for just a couple of minutes, but the mayor will be back in studio next week. Along with explaining the fascination some have with the cookie company, we also talk about other development in that area by the Valley View Mall &mdash; with a Raising Canes, Panda Express and a few car washes coming soon.
In politics, Chergosky discusses legislation Wisconsin Republicans have to force businesses to accept cash, but have carved out big events in Wisconsin to be exempt &mdash; like the state fair.&nbsp;
We also break down the state&rsquo;s budget process, and how the stories coming out now are what Republicans have pulled out of Gov. Tony Evers&rsquo; budget &mdash; like legalizing recreational marijuana and state funding for childcare. We also talked about how the state handles public comments for the budget, and how that could be better handled.
One other topic we hit on was US Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) saying the quiet part out loud &mdash; very loud &mdash; in regards to making cuts to Medicaid. While rallies are happening all over the country, in part to tell the government not to make Medicaid cuts, Republicans have argued they won&rsquo;t be making those cuts. Johnson, though, is saying the opposite and arguing that those cuts need to be made because of the national debt.&nbsp;
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Talking Crumbl Cookie opening with Onalaska Mayor Smith, UWL's Chergosky, plus WI state budget news

It’s one of the most important food drives for the La Crosse area, as Erin Waldhart and Adrianne Olson stop in studio to tell us about it.

The Stamp Out Hunger food drive happens right out your front door from 8-10 a.m. Saturday.

Waldhart is the Wafer Food Pantry executive director and Olson is the Great River United Way marketing director.

Olson explains how simple it is to donate — just put your non-perishable foods in a bag near your mailbox around 8-10 a.m. Saturday, and volunteers or your mail carrier will pick them up. Last year, 31,300 pounds of donations came in and Olson has set a goal for 40,000 this year.

Waldhart said the donations are greatly needed right now, with inflation making things most costly, SNAP benefits not going as far, as well as government commodities decreasing by 2,500 meals a month, shipments being cancelled and donations decreasing across the board from all sources.

The best things to donate, Waldhart noted, are proteins, like canned chicken, tuna, peanut butter, as well as canned soups, pasta and sauce. She also said Wafer is most in need of breakfast items. People can also donate hygiene items.

All the donations will stay local going to the:

— Onalaska Food Basket pantry
— Wafer Food Pantry
— Hunger Task Force of the La Crosse Area

It&rsquo;s one of the most important food drives for the La Crosse area, as Erin Waldhart and Adrianne Olson stop in studio to tell us about it.
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive happens right out your front door from 8-10 a.m. Saturday.
Waldhart is the Wafer Food Pantry executive director and Olson is the Great River United Way marketing director.
Olson explains how simple it is to donate &mdash; just put your non-perishable foods in a bag near your mailbox around 8-10 a.m. Saturday, and volunteers or your mail carrier will pick them up. Last year, 31,300 pounds of donations came in and Olson has set a goal for 40,000 this year.
Waldhart said the donations are greatly needed right now, with inflation making things most costly, SNAP benefits not going as far, as well as government commodities decreasing by 2,500 meals a month, shipments being cancelled and donations decreasing across the board from all sources.
The best things to donate, Waldhart noted, are proteins, like canned chicken, tuna, peanut butter, as well as canned soups, pasta and sauce. She also said Wafer is most in need of breakfast items. People can also donate hygiene items.
All the donations will stay local going to the:
&mdash; Onalaska Food Basket pantry &mdash; Wafer Food Pantry &mdash; Hunger Task Force of the La Crosse Area

La Crosse Symphony "conductor wannabe" Kelly Colgan on the Habitat For Heroes project

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