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Spectrum West for October 10, 2013

Jon Greendeer, president of the Ho-Chunk Nation, joins the show talking about the initiative with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on collaborative activities. The Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra's concert on October 18 previewed by board president and drummer Geoff Peterson and guest...

On Your Money: Griping About Financial Institutions, Checking At-Work Retirement Plans, Finding A New Bank

A recent survey shows some familiar financial institutions are upsetting many of their customers. In this week's On Your Money, financial planner Kevin McKinley discusses which establishments top the list and why. Plus, he explains why now is a good time for people to look over their at-work...

On Your Money: Finding A New Bank Or Credit Union

Spectrum West for September 19, 2013

Spectrum West featured pianist and music teacher Nick Phillips talking about his new CD, American Vernacular: New Music for Solo Piano. Ross then welcomed Alan Grostephan, UW-Eau Claire Alumni who is back for the Blugold Visiting Writer Series. Grostephan talked about his...

Spectrum West for August 29, 2013

Spectrum West features Nancy Zieman, host of public television's Sewing With Nancy. Stacy Duke, marketer of Somerset Amphitheater'sThe Border Battle Beer Fest in Somerset, previews the event. Lisa Marie Vanderwyst discusses yoga for children. An upcoming production at...

Spectrum West for September 12, 2013

Spectrum West features the Falcon Frontier Days UW-River Falls Rodeo. Ross talks to Todd Kirschbaum, rodeo coach and advisor from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Spectrum West showcases unique music by two groups from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The first, The...

Wisconsin's College Hangouts

Now that school has started, there’s plenty to say about college classrooms – but what about the places students congregate off campus? Remember how great it was to celebrate the end of the semester at State Street Brats in Madison? Or take a break from midterm stress at Platteville’s Big Jim’s...

Spectrum West for September 5, 2013

Spectrum West features Rob Reid and August Rubrect from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire about The Chippewa Valley Storytelling Festival for All Ages at Davies Student Center on September 13 and 14. Ross also welcomes Ashley Bieber, teen services coordinator at the L.E. Phillips...

Prairie Restoration in Western Wisconsin

Prairie and savanna restoration was discussed on The West Side. Host Rich Kremer was joined by Dunn County landowner and President of the Chippewa Savanna Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts, Biologist, Author, Former UW-Madison Arboretum Ecologist and member of The Prairie Enthusiasts...

Spectrum West for August 22, 2013

News Reporter Chia Vang files a report on a meeting between interested parties involved in development of the Confluence Arts Center in downtown Eau Claire; Host Al Ross talks with Bobbie Wilson, marketing chair for the Great River Folk Fest in La Crosse; Jed Malischke, Director of the Wisconsin...

Spectrum West for August 15, 2013

Al Ross talks with folk artist Ellen Stanley, also known as Mother Banjo, about her career and performance at Widespot Performing Arts Center in Stockholm. Ross talks with Wausau artist and writer Dan Sullivan, who carves recyled wood duck decoys despite being blind since childhood. Special...