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Latest news from Big River Magazine; Weather Guys share insight into winter conditions
Big River Magazine heralds the “collection of collections” of Upper Mississippi River history at UW-La Crosse. Then the Weather Guys, Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin, talk about current winter conditions and climate science.
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Garden Talk: Design trends for 2025; Growing potatoes; Healthy Soil
Like clothing and furnishings, gardens change over time. We talk about current trends and how they can fit into your landscape. Then we talk with a professor and extension educator about growing potatoes. In the last half hour we focus on the importance of good soil.
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“The Snowbirds,” Checking in on Wisconsin’s dairy industry
It’s our first book club meeting of the year, and we welcome Wisconsin author Christina Clancy as she tells us about her novel “The Snowbirds.” Then, we talk about the dairy industry and its economic impact with Ben Miller of Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Mark Crave, a dairy farmer.
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Northern Wisconsin State Parks, and Canoecopia in Madison
We talk about what awaits visitors of state parks and forests in northern Wisconsin. Then, we hear plans for Canoecopia, the large, annual paddlesports expo, set for March 7-9 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.
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Answering your tax questions, Finding financial support for cancer patients
First, tax professional and regular guest Mary Mellem is back to answer all of your tax questions ahead of the April 15 deadline. Then, we talk about financial resources for cancer patients with Amy Kralicek of the American Cancer Society and Isaac Sher, a brain cancer survivor.
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Resistance training benefits older adults; Improving public health messaging in central Wisconsin
A new study says heavy resistance training provides lasting health benefits for older adults. Then, we learn about efforts to more effectively alert minority groups in rural Wisconsin about well water pollution and fish consumption advisories.
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Recurring Segments
| Segment Topic | Schedule |
| Wildlife | First Wednesday |
| Consumer Protection | First Thursday, every other month |
| Tech | Second Monday |
| Health | Second Tuesday |
| Home Improvement | Second Thursday |
| PT | Third Monday |
| Pet Care | Fourth Tuesday |
| “Weather Guys” | Last Monday |
Read Along With Larry
Did you know we have a book club? Join us as we read selected books throughout the year, and then discuss them with the author on the show. We tell you what they’ll be before the shows, so you can ask questions too!
| TITLE OF BOOK | SHOW DATE |
| The Snowbirds By Christina Clancy | Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 |
| The Killer’s Terms By Kevin Kluesner | Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
| Bridgeton By Michael Knodler | Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
| The Business Trip By Jesse Garcia | Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 |
| Beyond the Flames By Greg Renzz | Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 |
| A Measured Thread By Mary Behan | Thursday, Dec. 20, 2025 |
Show Blog
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Colonoscopies: They aren’t fun, but having one could save your life
Dr. Nadim Salfiti recently joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to explain more about the importance of colonoscopies and colon cancer prevention.
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The ‘magic’ of straw bale gardening is in the compost
Novice gardeners wondering where to start their gardening adventures might want to try straw bale gardening. Joel Karsten, author and inventor of this unique gardening…
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Changing winter driving habits could reduce use, ill effects of road salt
There are several alternatives to road salt available to municipalities and individuals. But many of those options are less effective and less affordable, two guests…
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How to test your well water, and what to do if the results show contamination
The chief of the Private Water Section at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources joined WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to explain the importance of…