Tuesday, June 17, 2025

6/17/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: TIH(Watergate, Kate Smith); Titus 3:12-13
We've Got Your Back--Head Start Tuesday!
Tuesday Trivia Parts 1 & 2
Venture Summer Academy Interview with Luke Wieker & his daughter, Jordie
We've Got Your Back Thanks to Marcy for Early Support!

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Monday, June 16, 2025

6/15/25 CVTW: MN Lawmaker Killed; "No Kings" Protest in EC; Farmer App. Dinner

Chippewa Valley This Week

We get immediate reaction to the assassination of Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband from State Sen., Chris Larson(D-Milw.), State Sen. Jeff Smith(D-EC), State Rep. Christian Phelps(D-EC) and Congressional candidate, Laura Benjamin. All four of them along with the area leader of Chippewa Valley Indivisible, Cindy Greening, discuss the estimated 25-hundred people who turned out with signs to march in the "No Kings" protest. Finally, Angela Kapp, the Programs and Partnership Director at the Chippewa Chamber of Commerce, previews the 55th Annual Farmer Appreciation Dinner June 18th from 4-8pm at the Northern WI State Fairgrounds in CF.

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6/16/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Thanks to Jason Kanz for 5-plus Great Years; TIH; Announcing the Passing of PCD John
Drew Fralick Talks with us from Shanghai, China!
Sherry's Jokes; Weekend Recap
Contronyms
Talkin' Veggies!
America's Most/Least Favorite Veggies; Tribute to PCD John Fields

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Sunday, June 15, 2025

6/13/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Jason Gray

Best 5: Jason Not Loving Chicago; Halvo had a Great Birthday!; Crazy Headlines; Titus 3:10-11
Signs You're Becoming Your Father; Tony Falkner of Vets Fighting for Vets
Humor in the Headlines
Interview with Paul Kaetterhenry--Jason Gray in concert in Willard June 21st
Best of the Week

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

6/5/25 WIAA Division 4 Softball State Semi-Final: #1 Pacelli 3, #4 McDonell Lady Macks 0

Playing in the State Tournament at beautiful Goodman Diamond on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Lady Macks (17-9, 8-4 Western Cloverbelt Conference) went toe to toe with one of the premier teams in the state in the Cardinals (28-1, 12-0 Central Wisconsin South Conference).

Both pitchers were outstanding, dueling through four scoreless innings before Pacelli finally broke through with three runs in the fifth, which would prove to be the only scoring of the game.

Matched up against one of the best hurlers in the state, McDonell sophomore Kelsey Bremness held her own, scattering six hits while striking out two. The defense behind her was rock solid as well, with junior Keagan Winger at third, sophomore Claire Ruf at short, senior Kendall Hepfler in left, and sophomore Rylie Christianson in center all making at least one critical play to hold down a dangerous Pacelli lineup.

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6/12/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Mark Halvorsen

Best 5: Halvo's 61st Birthday; Jason's in Chicago
61st Birthday "Rapid Fire" with Halvo
Dad Advice/Memories--Wendy, Chippewa Falls; Bob, Rice Lake; Sherry, Whitehall
Birthday/Father's Day Memories from Halvo's Kids--Grace, Evelyn, Alaina, and Dawson
Halvo's Closing Story

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6/11/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Jerome Jacobs, Courtesy of Olson Funeral Home

Birthday's/Anniversaries
Remembering Jerome Jacobs(w/ Rebecca Hustad)
WWIBordle: Parts 1 and 2

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

6/10/25 WIAA Division 1 Baseball Sectional Semi-Final: #1 Hudson 13, #4 Chippewa Falls 3(6 Innings)

Chippewa Falls(18-10-1) grabbed the early lead on Cole Perlberg's three-run homer, his fourth of the year, in the top of the first, but Hudson(21-6) bounced back in the bottom of the first with three runs of their own, capitalizing on three Sam Bresina walks to tie the game.

The Cards called on Brady Smith to pitch in the bottom of the 2nd. After retiring the first two hitters the Raiders' Logan Hagman homered after a Sam Abrahamson single providing Hudson with all the offense they'd need for the win, though they scored three more runs that inning going up 8-3. Later the Raiders added a run in the 5th and closed out the game with four runs in the 6th.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

6/8/25 CVTW: Radio Addresses; June Events; OneFest '25

Chippewa Valley This Week

From this week's radio addresses we hear from State Sen., Dan Feyen(R-Fond du Lac), who says he believes Republicans will craft a budget by the July 1st deadline despite the recent breakdown in talks, while WI Governor, Tony Evers, used the Democratic address to celebrate June as Pride month, saying he'll fight to protect the rights of all LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites. Other June events we promote include the June 10th "Housing Solutions Forum" at CVTC's Energy Education Center in Eau Claire, the June 18th Chippewa Country Farmer Appreciation Dinner from 4-8pm at the Northern WI State Fairgrounds in CF, and the June 21st WI Makers Market at the EC County Expo Center from 10-4pm. Finally, we conclude by reairing our interview from June 5th with OneFest Founder and Executive Director, Heather Flashinski.

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6/9/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Coming Up on the One-Year Anniversary of Jason's Gastric Bypass Surgery; June is Men's Mental Health Month; Titus 3:8
Barefoot Run Records
Shower Thoughts

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Saturday, June 7, 2025

6/6/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Teamwork Africa Turns 14!; News of the Day; Titus 3:4-7
Two Birthday Wake-Up Calls: Megan, 10, in Elk Mound & Ryan, 42, in Fall Ck.
Man Completes 70-Mile Hike with Fridge on His Back
Humor in the Headlines
Best of the Week

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Friday, June 6, 2025

6/5/25 WIAA Division 1 Baseball Regional Final: #4 Chippewa Falls 9, #5 Menomonie 1

A two-run homer from senior SS, Cole Perlberg, with two out in the bottom of the first was all Brady Smith and the Cards(18-9-1) needed to defeat Menomonie, 9-1, in Thursday's Regional Final at Gannon Field. The Cards added two more runs in the third on a Gavin Thompson single and five more in the fourth, all coming with two outs.

Smith, the junior, retired the first seven Mustangs in order and struck out seven while giving up zero walks in gaining the complete game win.

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

6/5/25 WIAA Division 4 Softball Sectional Final: #4 McDonell Lady Macks 9, #1 Shell Lake 0

In one final game at Casper Park, the Lady Macks (17-8, 8-4 Western Cloverbelt Conference) struck first against the Lakers (15-9, 8-2 Lakeland - West Conference), and slowly added to their advantage throughout the contest.

With timely hitting and unflappable calm in the circle, McDonell earned a shutout victory in the Sectional Final, punching their ticket to the WIAA Division 4 State Tournament in Madison.

Sophomore pitcher Kelsey Bremness went the distance once again, striking out 10 - including the game-ending K - and drove in three runs for good measure. Fellow sophomores Claire Ruf and Lizzy Leibrandt each went 4 for 4 at the plate, and both also had two RBIs. Sophomore Rylie Christianson was 2 for 3 on the night, plus an intentional walk, and sophomore Aleah Bowe again did damage from the eight spot in the order, tallying two hits and a run scored.

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6/5/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: June is the Best Month; Favorite Donuts; Titus 3:3
Master Punchlines
Red Delicious Apples are Best for you
Many of us Feel We are Above Average
OneFest Interview: Heather Flashinski

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6/4/25 WIAA Division 1 Baseball Regional Semi-Final: #4 Chippewa Falls 11, #13 Marshfield 1

Chi High's(17-9-1) relentless offensive attack propelled them to an 11-1, five inning win over Marshfield(10-17) and into Thursday Regional Final vs. Menomonie. The Cardinals scored two runs in each of the first two innings, three in the third, and four more in the 4th on their way to their four-and-a-half inning win.

Despite walking in a run in a shaky third inning, sophomore lefty, Sam Bresina, was again impressive striking out five in the win.

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6/4/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Friends who Last; Titus 3:2
Number of the Day: 25% of pet owners say they've tasted their pet's food
Win It, Wednesday: Answer: On average Sports Mascots make $60-thousand

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

6/3/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Why do we Focus so much more on our Mistakes than on our successes?; Grad Parties; Titus 3:1
Number of the Day; Happy 10th Birthday, Emma!
Photos You Should Keep on Your Phone
Tuesday Trivia: 3 Rounds

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Monday, June 2, 2025

6/2/25 WIAA Division 4 Softball Sectional Semi-Final: #4 McDonell Lady Macks 7, #2 Colfax 6

On the road once again, this time against the #2 seed, the Lady Macks (16-8, 8-4 Western Cloverbelt Conference) struck first, plating two in the opening inning, but the Vikings (16-8, 12-2 Dunn-St. Croix Conference), quickly cut that lead in half with a solo homer in the bottom of the first.

McDonell stretched their advantage to as many as five runs, but the powerful top of the order for Colfax would not be denied, and the home team clawed their way back within a run, before a drama-filled final inning in which the Lady Macks held off a final push from the Vikings.

Sophomore pitcher Kelsey Bremness went the distance, striking out 10, including two crucial Ks in the final frame, while fellow sophomore Claire Ruf went 4 for 4 at the plate. Sophomore Rylie Christianson was 3 for 4 on the night and made two incredible catches in center, while senior Kiara Leinenkugel tallied two hits.

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6/2/25 WIAA Division 1 Softball Sectional Semi-Final: #1 D.C. Everest 2, Chippewa Falls 1(8 innings)

In a tremendous pitcher's duel between D.C. Everest (24-2) senior, Addison Kluck (11k's), and Chippewa Falls sophomore, Violet McIlquham (8k's), the Evergreens prevailed in 8 innings, 2-1.

After McIlquham retired the first 15 Evergreen batters in a row, the Lady Cards scored the game's first run in the top of the 6th on a Laney Henkelman two out double. However, in the bottom of the 6th a lead off walk led to Everest's first run of the game. Then, after the Cards weren't able to capitalize with bases loaded and one out in the 8th Everest did turn a lead off walk in the bottom of the 8th into the game winning run on a Sydney Spear sac fly.

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6/1/25 CVTW: Teamwork Africa Turns 14!; Different Ministry Launches in Willard!

Chippewa Valley This Week

Jason Gray

Teamwork Africa Executive Director, Peggy Halvorsen, invites listeners to their Dessert Celebration this Friday night June 6th. The 6pm event at Bethesda Lutheran Brethren church in Eau Claire is in celebration of all that God has done in the ministry's first 14 years and to learn what's on the horizon. Plus, Paul Kaetterhenry, tells us all about the threefold ministry of Different Ministry--Different: Stories of Change and Grace, Build a Stage Productions(concerts, beginning with Jason Gray, June 21st), and Made New Recovery.

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6/2/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Spam Calls; Ear Wax Removal; Interview Oddities; Titus 2:15
Gorilla Joke; Sherry in Whitehall's two Jokes
Drew Fralick & his Family are Headed to China
Weekend Recap
Strange Festivals, Parts 1 & 2
Woman Discovers Hidden Treasure
Debuting Rhett Walker's New Song, "Look at God"

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

5/30/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Canadian Wildfires; Serenity Prayer--Acceptance; Titus 2:11-14
Happy 11th Anniversary to Caleb & Lindsey(and Happy Wedding Day to Promise & her fiancee)!
Ques. of the Morning: What's Your Favorite Group/Artist from Days gone by?
Sam Explains his Fondness for Older CCM
Humor in the Headlines
Christian Music Rewind Story
Best of the Week

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Friday, May 30, 2025

5/29/25 WIAA Division 1 Softball Regional Final: #5 Chippewa Falls 11, #4 Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln 3

The Cardinals(16-11) exploded for 14 hits on their way to an 11-3 win over Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln(18-7). They came out red hot scoring four runs in the top of the first, three more in the fourth, and finished off their scoring with four more runs in the seventh.

Violet Mc Ilquham struck out nine and walked only two on her way to another complete game victory setting up Chi High's rematch at D.C. Everest for the Sectional Semi-final game.

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Thursday, May 29, 2025

5/29/25 WIAA Division 4 Softball Regional Final: #4 McDonell Lady Macks 6, #1 Stratford 3

On the road against the #1 seed, the Lady Macks (15-8, 8-4 Western Cloverbelt Conference) scored the game's opening run before the Tigers (18-8, 6-4 Marawood South Conference), plated three in the bottom of the first to regain the advantage.

After that, however, the home team would not score again, as McDonell pitched six straight shutout innings, clawing their way back to a tie game and eventually taking a lead that they would not relinquish on the way to a regional crown.

Senior Kendall Hepfler went 3-4 from her leadoff spot, scoring twice, while junior Keagan Winger, sophomore Claire Ruf, and sophomore Lizzy Leibrandt each collected two hits. Sophomore pitcher Kelsey Bremness pitched the complete game, striking out four, and didn't allow a run after the first inning.

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5/29/25 Morning Show Highlights!

Best 5: Painful Sports Memories; Friendship is Risky; Titus 2:9-10
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