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The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards and one ofthe longest running Broadway Shows in history, returned to the Pablo Center in early November.  Kathy Wright got achance to chat with Jarius Miquel Cliett who brings the character of Mafala Hatimbi to life in the musical. Jarius shares what its like to perform in a Broadway production, the journey that led him to the stage and the joys of connecting with the audience night af...

Even competitors can bond over a beer.  Paul Kohler, the market president at Nicolet Bank, comes inside Northwestern Bank to talk with Jerry and Scott.  Jerry and Paul both entered local banking at similar times and while at separate entities, have been contemporaries in theindustry for year.

His brief career in radio while in high school in Rice Lake

Why pursued a career in banking and defining moments earlyin his career

How leaders...

Meet Mary Beth Pfeiffer, the new face of enrollment withMACS.  She has been with MACS in other roles but also has enrollment experience with a school in the Twin Cities.  She brings a fresh energy and passion for connecting with families.  She discusses enrollment for the 2026-2027 season and what families should know if they are interested.

And for a more direct perspective as to what it meansto be in the MACS community, a pair of ...

The spotlight shines on what is pound for pound, one of the most successful programs in the region, the CHI-HI Equestrian Team.  Longtime coach and current WIHA Board MemberCara Schueller and CHI-HI Activities Director Mike Thompson shed insight into this program and its 12 consecutive Wisconsin State Championships. Along the way, this team of riders balance school, competition and a whole lot of horsesense!

Learn about how the fac...

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Let’s get tropical!  We highlight the annual Winter Daze Parade in Menomonie this December which will feature a tropical theme.  Downtown Menomonie, INC Executive Director Becca Schoenborn previews this year’s event.She also details the role that Downtown Menomonie, INC plays in helping to advocate and promote the nearly 100 different entities that comprise the district.  The priorities and...

This month, the Heyde Center is serving up laughs with the arrival of the Big Auntie Energy Comedy Show on November 15th. Headliner Trish Cook shares the inspiration behind this hilarious family-friendly show along with the joys, quirks and wisdoms she has picked up over a nearly 15 year career as a standup comedian.

Trish, and her team, are of Anishinaabe Native American decent, and with November being Native-American Heritage, we ...

Developing a puppy’s social skills can involve physicalinteractions whether it be in behavior classes, “play dates”, visits to parks, etc.  However, sometimes that isn’t practicalfor either the animal or owner.

In this episode, Heather explores how to help your puppygrow into a confident, well-mannered dog -even if traditional socialization scenarios aren’t possible. From introducing new sights and sounds at home to practicing calm...

Success in a career starts with a proper work-life balanceand on this episode Sam Schlewitz tells us how learning to manage the two makes his a better person and attorney. He talks about how prioritizing hobbies, rest and social time provides more clarity in his career.  Why the advice of a mentor to avoid making “your home your office” has stuck with him. Its an inspiring reminder that being your best at work starts with taking ca...

It’s a marketer to marketer to chat with Tracey Steeno theChief Marketing Officer and Sarah Meyer the marketing coordinator.  They share their backgrounds, influences andpassions and how those help shape how they work to showcase the mission of Pillar Bank throughout Western Wisconsin.

How does marketing for a local business differ from anational one?

The ways they come up with ideas and stay creative and whatresonates more?

When they...

This episode, Dan from Marcon talks about an advertising issue last week where Fox Media denied his request for free veteran advertisement. He discusses welfare programs like WIC, SNAP, and EBT that will not be receiving funds starting on November 1, due to the government shutdown and concerns over crime rates as a result. He compares the difficulty of getting VA benefits to the process of SNAP benefit applications and specifically...

Eau Claire is the Horseradish Capital of the World becauseof Huntsinker Farms and Silver Springs Foods.  Eric Rygg joins us to discuss what makes this area perfect for growinghorseradish and the process they have for launching various condiments.  He also discusses their impetus for wantingto create a signature food item for the Chippewa Valley.  In collaboration with CVTC, they did just that.  Through a competition style, a sandwi...

This January the MACS Theatre Department will bepresenting the musical Le Miserable (School Edition) to the community.  Musical Director Kelsey Jimenz along withsenior student and stage manager Lillian McDonald discuss the play and how the school courses and co-curriculars associated with fine arts impact the schoolcommunity.

Why was this particular show selected and what should theaudience expect?

Lillian gives us a first hand accou...