Ben Barton is 21 days on the job as the superintendent for the School District of Onalaska, and he's already got the lingo. Barton discusses the new updates to both the middle and high schools nearing completion, after the $75 million referendum passed in 2022. He also talks about getting to know the community and some of the challenges the district has. Barton is a Wabasha, Minn., native, and former Division I wrestler, who's coming off a superintendent job at Princeton, just north of the Twin Cities. 

Ben Barton is 21 days on the job as the superintendent for the School District of Onalaska, and he's already got the lingo. Barton discusses the new updates to both the middle and high schools nearing completion, after the $75 million referendum passed in 2022. He also talks about getting to know the community and some of the challenges the district has. Barton is a Wabasha, Minn., native, and former Division I wrestler, who's coming off a superintendent job at Princeton, just north of the Twin Cities.&nbsp;

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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.