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Bluff Country Hidden Heroes
Police and fire departments in southeast Minnesota joined forces to spread some holiday cheer this week. The organization is called Bluff Country Hidden Heroes. The police and fire volunteers come together to help Santa Claus deliver presents to 86 local kids in Winona, Houston and Fillmore count…
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Why a drink with alcohol hits harder with age
This time of year means family dinner, Christmas parties and gatherings with friends.And often times that involves drinking alcohol. Emplify Population Health Expert Katie Young says moderation or choosing not to drink at all is a wise and health choice. Young says another reality is that as we a…
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Skyrockers prepping for New Year's Eve shows
Only a few days remain before the La Crosse Skyrockers light up the skies above the city with their fireworks shows on New Year's Eve. Vice President Marty Schmal and Sonya Mix joined La Crosse Talk's Sean Dwyer in the studio to talk about what people can expect to see this year, how the group ch…
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Time to make Christmas cookies
Courtney Vaaler from Coulee Region Cooks shared a segment of her show talking about baking some tasty mint kiss meringue cookies for the holidays. Mint Kiss Meringue Cookies Ingredients 5 egg whites ¼ tsp cream of tartar 1 ¼ cup sugar ¼ tsp peppermint extract Green food coloring Hershey Ki…
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Sparta Legion home for Community Christmas Dinner
On Christmas Day, the Sparta American Legion is expecting to serve more than 700 meals for Christmas for the Sparta community. The free meal is served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Legion at 1116 Angelo Rd. (Highway 21). One of the organizers, Commander Tym Hyma of the post, joined Sean Dwyer o…
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Governor candidate Brennan visits La Crosse Talk
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration is running to succeed the two-term Democrat. He joins a crowded primary field for the 2026 election. Brennan was a guest on Thursday's La Crosse Talk. He used the often-used talking "affordability" to set his candidacy apar…
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How La Crosse County provides economic grants
La Crosse County government sets aside funding for economic development with each budget. That money is set aside to foster development, housing and community planning. Community development specialist for La Crosse County Sam Bachmeier spoke about the process during a conversation on Wednesday's…
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Fundraiser for Hunger Task Force features James Beard Award Winning Chef
A collaboration of local businesses held and event to raise funds for the Hunger Task Force. The event is called "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant: An evening with Joshua McFadden." McFadden is a James Beard Award winning chef. His newest cookbook is called "Six Seasons of Pasta" and is a bests…
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La Crosse Police Chief Shawn Kudron on city closing parks
La Crosse Police Chief Shawn Kudron joined to talk about enforcement in Burns and Cameron parks, and policy in dealing with homeless people. Burns Park recently reopened, while Cameron remains closed indefinitely.
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VARC president Liz Filter on New Year's Eve gala
Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center (VARC) president and CEO Liz Filter stopped by the studio to hype their 4th Annual New Year's Eve gala. The fundraiser takes place at the Waterfront's Cargill Room in downtown La Crosse. Filter says it's a black-tie event, but added to just can come as you are an…
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