Newsmakers, May 6, 2022

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Several tents can be seen on a grassy field.
People experiencing homelessness live in an encampment set up at Reindahl Park on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Angela Major/WPR

Today on “Newsmakers,” we speak with officials from the city of La Crosse to discuss homelessness, and also the new Forward La Crosse future planning campaign and process. Our guests include La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds, Homeless Services Coordinator Brian Sampson, and Tim Acklin, La Crosse Planning Administrator. We then hear about the annual La Crosse River Cleanup Day from Russ Wilson, Co-chair of the planning committee, and how to become involved with the event scheduled for Saturday, May 7.

Episode Credits

  • Ezra Wall Host
  • Dawn Jewell Producer
  • Ezra Wall Producer
  • John Davis Producer
  • Mitch Reynolds Guest
  • Brian Sampson Guest
  • Tim Acklin Guest
  • Russ Wilson Guest

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