U.S. House candidate Emily Berge in the WIZM studio talking about her run for Wisconsin’s 3rd District.

Some of the big topics we hit on were the PFAS dilemma throughout the district — including French Island — housing and homelessness, trying to keep up with the Trump administration and Berge’s experience in government.

Now, selfishly, we had to ask Berge about La Crosse trying to hire a city administrator. And, that’s because she is the city council president of Eau Claire, which does not have a mayor but there is a city administrator (called a city manager there). 

We also asked about why she decided to run, her thoughts on Republican Derrick Van Orden and her other Democratic opponents for the 3rd District — Laura Benjamin and Rebecca Cooke. 

Along with being city council president, Berge is a licensed therapist, a mother and an ultra-runner, who has done the Hixon 50 in La Crosse. 

U.S. House candidate Emily Berge in the WIZM studio talking about her run for Wisconsin&rsquo;s 3rd District.
Some of the big topics we hit on were the PFAS dilemma throughout the district &mdash; including French Island &mdash; housing and homelessness, trying to keep up with the Trump administration and Berge&rsquo;s experience in government.
Now, selfishly, we had to ask Berge about La Crosse trying to hire a city administrator. And, that&rsquo;s because she is the city council president of Eau Claire, which does not have a mayor but there is a city administrator (called a city manager there).&nbsp;
We also asked about why she decided to run, her thoughts on Republican Derrick Van Orden and her other Democratic opponents for the 3rd District &mdash; Laura Benjamin and Rebecca Cooke.&nbsp;
Along with being city council president, Berge is a licensed therapist, a mother and an ultra-runner, who has done the Hixon 50 in La Crosse.&nbsp;

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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WIZM’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 wizmnews.com 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. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

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.