How to help veterans transition to civilian life, Why children are falling behind on vaccinations, Elm Grove’s award-winning chocolate

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Giret Madina, 14, gets the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Lehman High School, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in New York. (Mark Lennihan/ AP Photo)

We learn what could help veterans transition to civilian life. Then, we talk about why school children are falling behind on vaccinations. Then, a chocolatier explains the secrets of award-winning chocolate.

Featured in this Episode

  • Supporting veterans transitioning to civilian life

    The U.S. House of Representatives recently held a hearing in La Crosse addressing how veterans transition to jobs or schooling after military service. A VA official and a veteran attending school at UW-La Crosse explain how Wisconsin can better support service members.

  • Student vaccinations down as school nurses brace for the new year

    Wisconsin’s 3K-12 students are falling behind in vaccinations, according to a new report by the state Department of Health Services. We talk with the head of the state’s school nurse association for a review of preparations for the new year. 

  • Elm Grove chocolate shop wins big at the state fair

    The family-run Fazio’s Chocolate in Elm Grove won several awards at the 2024 Wisconsin State Fair for a confection called “Decade of Decadence.” We speak with the shop co-owner about the treat and how she transitioned from being flight attendant to an award-winning candy maker. 

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Duane Honeycutt Guest
  • Adrian Moreno Guest
  • Jamie Trzebiatowski Guest
  • Cindy Karrels Guest
  • Dean Knetter Executive Producer
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Trevor Hook Producer
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director

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