



Mapleleaf Parade Marshall 2026
Mapleleaf parade Marshall Doug Billings talks about the history pageantry and fun of the Annual Fall Festival event.

Festmaster 2026 Jon Erickson interviewed at Senior Breakfast
Jon Erickson owner of the local Restaurant Freighthouse now has a feather in his cap.

2 Brothers + 1 Senior Breakfast + music equals Gemutlichkeit
What do you do when your little brother is recognized as Mr. Oktoberfest? You sing about it.

Outstanding Volunteer Oktoberfest 2026
Outstanding Volunteer and long time music man Terry Sebranek appeared on LaCrosseTalk with Sean Dwyer to talk about the soundtrack of Oktoberfest.

Miss Oktoberfest 2026
This year’s Miss La Crosse Oktoberfest is Jenna Martin, a student at UW-La Crosse. Martin was one of 13 contestants competing for the title. Speaking Thursday at the Senior Breakfast she says she is thrilled and still a bit shocked by the honor.

Sponsors help make Senior Breakfast happen
Sponsors help make Senior breakfast happen. Hear why Mary Szafran of Altra and Rick Teska of Strive participate and make a difference.

Talking Oktoberfest moderation and health study at Emplify Health
Katie Young Population Health and Clinic Manager talks about safe practices and the six pillars of health on W-I-Z-M LaCrosseTalk.

A safe Oktoberfest celebration is focus of La Crosse Police Dept.
It is all hands on deck for the local police department as Oktoberfest begins in La Crosse. Captain Avrie Schott discusses how the department prepares and works the law enforcement side of Gemutlichkeit.

Sustainability Institute works to create local sustainability efforts
The institute is a 501c in the the greater La Crosse region that works to create a positive vision of sustainability efforts. Director of Programming Casey Meehan joined LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer to discuss what is being done in the community.

Tomah Health Hospice & Palliative Care recognized for quality of care
Amanda Burkhalter discusses Tomah Health Hospice and Palliative with LaCrosseTalk host Sean Dwyer.