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A Recruiter Friended Me….I Guess Things Are Getting Serious!

By Lori Morton-Lockley / November 10, 2020

And then I realized the recruiter has probably friended a LOT of people! If you’re thinking of using social media to find and secure great […]

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Miracle on 34th Street

By Jen O'Brien / November 6, 2020

WIZM News will be broadcasting the La Crosse Community Theater play, Miracle on 34th Street, live on air! Tune in to 1410 WIZM on December […]

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It’s About the Buzz

By Cedric Friesen / November 3, 2020

Be adaptable during a time of uncertainty. Those who survive are those who are prepared and best at handling change. Prepare and be ready so you’re in a position to make honey when your time is right.

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Just Be Cool

By Brian Jackson / October 29, 2020

We’ve all seen the stories of people losing their minds about having to follow Covid-19 safety precautions. A quick YouTube search will take you down […]

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But Are They Working?

By Lori Morton-Lockley / October 27, 2020

Are we now a “work from home” economy? Incredibly 42% of the U.S. labor force is now working from home full-time! (Stanford News June 2020) […]

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What’s Your Sign?

By Cedric Friesen / October 20, 2020

Whether looking down Broadway in Nashville or at a stick in the sand on a Cay of the Bahamas, “sign sign everywhere a sign” as […]

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Rounds for Rescues

By Jen O'Brien / October 16, 2020

On Friday, October 9th Mid-West Family teamed up with the Coulee Region Humane Society for Rounds for Rescues! 36 teams competed in this golf tournament […]

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Covid Christmas Survey

By Brian Jackson / October 15, 2020

A little over a week ago, Mid-West Family conducted an online survey of people in the La Crosse area. Just shy of 700 people responded […]

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What Does Your Digital Tattoo Say About You?

By Lori Morton-Lockley / October 12, 2020

I love a good tattoo. But not everyone likes them or wants to see them! Whether you like it or not, recruiters and employers are […]

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Don’t Mask It

By Cedric Friesen / October 6, 2020

Do you ever twist your face and raise an eyebrow when you hear an advertisement?  Have you seen a commercial then rolled your eyes with […]

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How ya like THEM Apples!

By Brian Jackson / October 1, 2020

This past weekend my family took a walk through Ecker’s Apple Farm.   It was the first time it really felt like summer was over.  The […]

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Turn and Face the Change

By Lori Morton-Lockley / September 30, 2020

There have been a lot of changes!  Changes in how we work and where we work.  Everything is different! Businesses are re-evaluating their business models […]

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Steppin’ Out In Pink Survivor Drive

By Jen O'Brien / September 24, 2020

This year, Mid-West Family La Crosse was honored to be a part of Gundersen Medical Foundation’s Steppin’ Out In Pink – Pink Survivor Drive! Survivors […]

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We Got the Beat

By Cedric Friesen / September 22, 2020

I listen to music but I don’t hear music.  All I remember from music class is Every Good Boy Deserves Football.  Those lines on the […]

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You Can’t Cancel Oktoberfest

By Brian Jackson / September 17, 2020

No tapping of the Golden Keg this year? No Maple Leaf or Torchlight Parade? No “Swing Crew” on the stage in the main tent with […]

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Build a Fence – Targeted Display for Recruitment

By Lori Morton-Lockley / September 16, 2020

There is a lot of technology to take advantage of when you are looking for talent! There is definitely no shortage of websites to post […]

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What’s Your Game Plan?

By Cedric Friesen / September 2, 2020

As soon as the kids return to school it seems as if summer comes to an abrupt end. This year may be a bit different […]

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Saying Goodbye to a Listener

By Brian Jackson / September 1, 2020

This weekend I received text messages from several of our staff sharing the awful news that a long-time listener and friend of the station had […]

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Golfing for Scouting

By Brian Jackson / August 28, 2020

Local businesses and other supporters of Scouting participated in the 17th Annual Golfing for Scouting Golf Tournament Mon. Aug 17 at the La Crosse Golf […]

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Right vs. Left

By Lori Morton-Lockley / August 20, 2020

Working at home has its privileges: better coffee, my dog by my side and the lack of political conversation! With the 2020 election around the […]

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