Around River City Podcast

Dr. Faustus, I presume? or The Devil Went Down to……UW-L.

By Ken Cooper | October 9, 2023

UW-L’s latest production is Dr, Faustus by Christopher Marlowe.  This is the original “sell your soul to the devil” story.  And it’s just in time for Halloween.

Steppin Out in Pink 2023 with Kirsten Bucher

By Ken Cooper | August 24, 2023

On this episode of Around River City I had the pleasure to sit down with this years Steppin Out advocate, Kirsten Bucher.  Kirsten’s story is amazing.

All Roads Lead to Paulin’s Provisions

By Ken Cooper | May 22, 2023

Ben and Chris thought “Hey….why don’t we put restaurant quality food in jars?”.  So was born Paulin’s Provisions.

Lucas Herro

By Ken Cooper | March 29, 2023

Have you ever talked with someone who’s had a near death experience? Meet Lucas Herro.  I don’t want to give a way too much of his story so let’s just…

Stepping Stones pt 2

By Ken Cooper | February 22, 2023

We continue our conversation about blended families.  I’m  talking with two local authors, Kristine Valk and Asha Bianca about their book Stepping Stones; Blended Families and onus Parenting at it’s Best. 

Stepping Stones & Blended Families

By Ken Cooper | February 13, 2023

Kristine Valk and Asha Bianca are 2 local moms in blended families.  As they talked about their shared experience they realized they wished there had been a book to help…

It’s a Long Road Back Home Again

By Ken Cooper | January 26, 2023

A conversation with Patrick Longmeier who grew up in MN, moved to TX fell in love with BBQ and came back home.

CHRISTMAS STORIES

By Ken Cooper | December 20, 2022

I started one of those “how was your weekend” conversations with a co-worker the other day.  She proceeded to tell me how this may the her best Christmas ever.

The Creative Grey Area, or is it a Gray Area?

By Ken Cooper | December 1, 2022

So what do they mean by “grey area”? For one thing, it’s where most of the fun happens.

Veterans Rob and Scott

By Ken Cooper | November 2, 2022

Rob Thoen and Scott Stach both served in the Military.

Nicole Milliren: Brave Spaces and Good Conversation pt. 2

By Ken Cooper | October 18, 2022

I have a new favorite question;  tell me about your ten year old self.

Nicole Milliren: Brave Spaces and Good Conversation pt. 1

By Ken Cooper | September 23, 2022

Nicole is a clinical therapist and co-owner of Brave Spaces Counseling and Wellness in La Crosse.

Steppin’ Out in Pink: Betty Kabara

By Ken Cooper | September 8, 2022

Betty and her husband created the Kabara Cancer Research Institute at The Gundersen Medical Foundation

Steppin’ Out in Pink: Dr. Leah Deitrich

By Ken Cooper | September 2, 2022

Dr. Leah Deitrich has a truly one of a kind perspective that I think you’ll enjoy hearing.

Steppin’ Out in Pink: Dr. Paraic Kenney

By Ken Cooper | August 26, 2022

This year Steppin’ Out In Pink is Saturday, September 10th at Riverside Park.  Midwest Family is proud to be a sponsor of this great event with Gundersen Health System.

Tiffany Lavender: Whatever I Can Get Away With

By Ken Cooper | August 11, 2022

Whatever I can get away with.  That’s Tiffany’s motto in her life and her art.

Leithold Music

By Ken Cooper | July 29, 2022

Abbie and her brother Paul are 4th generation owners of Leithold Music in downtown La Crosse

Clearwater Farm

By Ken Cooper | July 11, 2022

We live in an area filled with places, large and small, that let you escape the city without really leaving.  Clearwater Farm is one of those places. 

Mike Hayes: Local Legend pt. 2

By Ken Cooper | June 24, 2022

Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Local Legend, Mike Hayes.  This conversation begins in 1987, Mike has become the host of La Crosse Talk on WIZM-AM.  We’ll talk…

Mike Hayes: Local Legend pt.1

By Ken Cooper | June 17, 2022

You’ve likely heard Mike Hayes on the radio and maybe you agree with him, maybe you don’t.

Artspire

By Ken Cooper | May 27, 2022

Artspire has become a major event in the La Crosse area.  It’s happening June 10th and 11th this year….and you’re invited….IN PERSON

Friends Remember Steve Hole

By Ken Cooper | May 20, 2022

In this episode three friends remember a friend they all say made them better people.  He came into their lives at different times and in different ways but as you’ll find out he impacted them all in a similar way.

Todd, Michael, Bourbon, Foam and Helping People

By Ken Cooper | May 6, 2022

Well, this turned out to be one heck of a conversation.  Todd Vercruysse and Michael Garcia are 2 very smart, very real and very fun people

Linda Jerome: Teen Librarian (cue superhero music)

By Ken Cooper | April 20, 2022

We’re busting some serious myths on this episode of Around River City.  Is the library just about books?  Must we always be so quiet?  Are librarians actually stuffy?