Eau Claire Hometown Media

Presented by Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewitz

Healthcare directives allow us to control our medicaldecisions when we may otherwise not be able to do.  Even if you’ve shared your wishes with those closest to you, a legal document is necessary to grant them official decision-making powers.

Sarah with Poquette, Donnellan and Schlewitz Law takes usthrough the process they assist numerous people with every year.  Importantly, she fills u...

If you can’t be an athlete, be an athletic supporter!  The president of the CHI-HI Athletic Boosters,Steve Gibbs, explains the role their association plays with school sports. 

The stark reality is that school’s can no longer fund co-curriculars the same way as they used to, thus organizations like the CHI-HI Boosters provide a necessarysupplement.  Their efforts have kept participationFREE for Chippewa student athletes whereas oth...

It may only be September, but now is a great time to access your end of year financial strategy. Pat and Jesse explain why doing it now can help you avoid the end of the year rush to get things done, and that you are prepared for 2026 with the perspective that fits your goals. They also talk about their new book The Journey Ahead: Building A Retirement Road Map, which is due any day in published form at the Keystone office.

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We imbibe with Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest and talk with thenew Executive Director of Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds Brian Maki.  He has recently taken over the position and shareshis vision for how he sees the venue (and the fair itself) going forward.  We also preview the reinvigorated ChippewaFalls “Oktoberfest” event this month on the fair grounds.  The favorites that remain as well as all thecool additions and tweaks that ...

The Royal Credit Union and Eau Claire Marathon teams, combine forces for a joint Money Donuts/Running on Air episode.

They're talking all things 2026 marathon, the charities benefiting from the 10k Charity Classic, and practical budget tips every runner (and future runner) should know. Whether you’re lacing up for your first 10k or planning your next big race, this episode is packed with insights to keep both your miles and your mon...

In this episode, Dr. Usher sits down with Matt Trom, a Physicians Assistant at ReforMedicine.  Matt hasbeen practicing since 2010, starting out in Urgent and Emergency Care throughout Minnesota before recently transitioning into this family medicine setting.  His move to ReforMedicine  and the “direct-pay” model was born out of his frustrations seeing first-hand how other financing models have hurt care for patients. Now working in...

As discussed in Episode #112 HERE, Brian Muntro is a dog behavior specialist from the Twin Cities who recently took a trip to India to see first hand the lifestyle of street dogs.  These dogs roam freely among humans, similar to how we see squirrels and rabbits roaming around our backyards. These dogs live in a more natural state.

On this episode, Brian discusses behavior trait takeaways hetook from the trip that he feels can be app...

Reading is a foundational skill for maneuvering in society.Notjust recognizing letters and words but comprehending text.  Act 20 is legislation passed in Wisconsin with the goal of improving reading literacy across the state

Melissa Olson and Katie Coppenbarger, the Director and Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning with the school district are the guests to explain how Act 20 specifically impacts this district. 

Why are these...

September is Hunger Action Month, and a good opportunity to highlight Community Engagement Specialist Michele Pride.  She tells us what is ahead for the partners/volunteers and community of Feed My People as a whole. 

She also talks about turning your passion into action tobetter the community.  How does one find what matters to them and the ways they can take those initial steps.  If it matters to you, no doubt it matters toothers...