The recall papers are being drawn as you read this, just days after Wisconsin state Sen. Brad Pfaff revealed to the La Crosse Talk audience that one of his favorite Thanksgiving Day foods is that canned cranberry jelly. With Pfaff, though, his first visit to the WIZM studio since winning reelection, we did talk some politics, including childcare and capping insulin costs. Along the lines of Thanksgiving, Pfaff gave us his best and worst, and also revealed another strange favorite for the holiday in terms of his go-to Thanksgiving Day movie, which debuted at the La Crosse Hollywood Theater the Wednesday before in 1985.  

The recall papers are being drawn as you read this, just days after Wisconsin state Sen. Brad Pfaff revealed to the La Crosse Talk audience that one of his favorite Thanksgiving Day foods is that canned cranberry jelly. With Pfaff, though, his first visit to the WIZM studio since winning reelection, we did talk some politics, including childcare and capping insulin costs. Along the lines of Thanksgiving, Pfaff gave us his best and worst, and also revealed another strange favorite for the holiday in terms of his go-to Thanksgiving Day movie, which debuted at the La Crosse Hollywood Theater the Wednesday before in 1985.

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Wisconsin state Sen. Pfaff loves that canned cranberry jelly? 

La Crosse Education Association co-president Jill Schams joined La Crosse Talk on Monday to discuss what might change with the school district starting two weeks earlier, plus when to begin the school day and year-round school. We also had to talk best and worst foods on the Thanksgiving Day table. 

La Crosse Education Association co-president Jill Schams joined La Crosse Talk on Monday to discuss what might change with the school district starting two weeks earlier, plus when to begin the school day and year-round school. We also had to talk best and worst foods on the Thanksgiving Day table.

La Crosse teachers' union co-president Jill Schams on school start times, Thanksgiving foods

Vince Ristow, president of the La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Board, joins, as they get set for the season. The event happens at the La Crosse Center. 

2024 Event Schedule
10am: Doors open
10:30am: Thanksgiving non-denominational worship service
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. – Dinner’s available for dine-in, carry-out, delivery

Vince Ristow, president of the <a href="https://laxthanksgivingdinner.com/">La Crosse Community Thanksgiving</a> Board, joins, as they get set for the season. The event happens at the La Crosse Center. 
2024 Event Schedule
<ul>
<li>10am: Doors open</li>
<li>10:30am: Thanksgiving non-denominational worship service</li>
<li>11 a.m. - 3 p.m. – Dinner’s available for dine-in, carry-out, delivery</li>
</ul>

La Crosse Community Thanksgiving Board president Vince Ristow

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The City of La Crosse has unveiled contest-winning plans for Accessory Dwelling Units in the community. La Crosse Environmental and Sustainability Planner, Lewis Kuhlman, showcased the plans determined the best at an event Thursday night.

The plans are the result of a contest funded the AARP, whose national organization has made the units part of its livable communities for seniors efforts.

Kuhlman spoke on La Crosse Talk earlier Thursday about how these visual examples are important to spark ideas.

Dwelling unites are a mechanism to increase the amount of housing in the City. Think of them as, usually single-bedroom, tiny homes, with plumbing and kitchens, in your backyard or built above your garage (also called carriage houses).

Carriage houses are a bit more complicated, needing to ensure frost levels are factored into garage foundations and that current garage height restrictions limit their ability right now. The height challenge could be changes as part of the zoning overhauls expected to come with new consultants hired.

Kuhlman also touched on one of his favorite projects – the City of La Crosse Planning Department working with one of the middle schools to redesign a particular property in La Crosse as a learning exercise. This year it was the Trane Headquarters down on the Southside.

What is typically is two middle school classes working on the project got expanded to five at Logan Middle School this year, said Kuhlman. He says the ideas often have a lot of fun factored in such as spring sidewalks, but it is a great way to engage students in community projects.

For more information and to contribute to the campaign, call 608.781.2122

La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the podcasts here or subscribe to La Crosse Talk PM wherever you get your podcasts.

The City of La Crosse has unveiled contest-winning plans for Accessory Dwelling Units in the community. La Crosse Environmental and Sustainability Planner, Lewis Kuhlman, showcased the plans determined the best at an event Thursday night.
The plans are the result of a contest funded the AARP, whose national organization has made the units part of its livable communities for seniors efforts.
Kuhlman spoke on La Crosse Talk earlier Thursday about how these visual examples are important to spark ideas.
Dwelling unites are a mechanism to increase the amount of housing in the City. Think of them as, usually single-bedroom, tiny homes, with plumbing and kitchens, in your backyard or built above your garage (also called carriage houses).
Carriage houses are a bit more complicated, needing to ensure frost levels are factored into garage foundations and that current garage height restrictions limit their ability right now. The height challenge could be changes as part of the zoning overhauls expected to come with new consultants hired.
Kuhlman also touched on one of his favorite projects – the City of La Crosse Planning Department working with one of the middle schools to redesign a particular property in La Crosse as a learning exercise. This year it was the Trane Headquarters down on the Southside.
What is typically is two middle school classes working on the project got expanded to five at Logan Middle School this year, said Kuhlman. He says the ideas often have a lot of fun factored in such as spring sidewalks, but it is a great way to engage students in community projects.
For more information and to contribute to the campaign, call 608.781.2122
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La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, <a href="https://www.lightningstream.com/Player.aspx?call=WIZM-AM">online here</a>, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/la-crosse-talk-with-mike-hayes/">podcasts here</a> or subscribe to La Crosse Talk PM wherever you get your podcasts.

Wisconsin state Sen. Pfaff loves that canned cranberry jelly?

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