They’re the busiest wildlife rehab center in the U.S. — located smack in the middle of the Twin Cities — and on pace to treat over 22,000 animals this year.

Phil Jenni with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota joins to explain how they do it, some of the big plans they have for the future and share a couple of the weirder rescues he’s experienced — including an amazing story about beavers in Minnehaha Falls.

On the first Monday of June this year, 200 people lined the door of the rehab with animals of varying sorts. That first week last month, they saw 1,400 animals. 

Jenni talks about how they manage that workload — which includes having multiple veterinarians on staff — and gives advice about what you should do if you come across what looks like an animal in distress. 

The Wildlife Rehab is an independent nonprofit that is totally donation run. Jenni discusses of how they’re trying to build a new, 22-acre facility out of town that will be a self sustainable rehab sanctuary and waterfowl nursery. 

He also talks about how people can get involved and finishes off the conversation with two great stories about wildlife rescues. 

They&rsquo;re the busiest wildlife rehab center in the U.S. &mdash; located smack in the middle of the Twin Cities &mdash; and on pace to treat over 22,000 animals this year.
Phil Jenni with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota joins to explain how they do it, some of the big plans they have for the future and share a couple of the weirder rescues he&rsquo;s experienced &mdash; including an amazing story about beavers in Minnehaha Falls.
On the first Monday of June this year, 200 people lined the door of the rehab with animals of varying sorts. That first week last month, they saw 1,400 animals.&nbsp;
Jenni talks about how they manage that workload &mdash; which includes having multiple veterinarians on staff &mdash; and gives advice about what you should do if you come across what looks like an animal in distress.&nbsp;
The Wildlife Rehab is an independent nonprofit that is totally donation run. Jenni discusses of how they&rsquo;re trying to build a new, 22-acre facility out of town that will be a self sustainable rehab sanctuary and waterfowl nursery.&nbsp;
He also talks about how people can get involved and finishes off the conversation with two great stories about wildlife rescues.&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.