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This week on Diane's Kitchen, meet Executive Director, Sheldon Johnson, from the Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NWRPC). This ten-county organization, which began in 1959, has a multi-service structure, always keeping its mission statement in the forefront, “Keeping Your Future as Our Focus.” On this week's broadcast, recycling is the topic. Where, how, what, and when. Washburn County has four drop-off centers alone, and they all have the same requirements: recyclable materials have to be clean, fit the profile, and also fit the requirements. The service is free unless it has a plug. There is a minimum charge for those items which then covers the cost for NWRPC has to pay to send them on. Host: Diane Dryden

This week on Diane’s Kitchen, Diane chats with Terri Reiter from the Spooner Railroad Park on the exciting revamping plans for the railroad roundhouse and how it soon to be famous. Host: Diane Dryden

Today on Diane's Kitchen, meet Spooner's Colette Piskie whose goal in life is to keep people in stitches. A shout-out welcoming experienced quilters and complete novices to join together in order to make over 154 quilts by October 2020 for the 829 Army National Guard personnel and local veterans. These quilts acting as a permanent “Thank you for your service” reminder. Two phone numbers for further information are. Colette-715-635-8162 or the Faith Lutheran Church in Spooner, 715-635-8167 Host: Diane Dryden

Diane's Kitchen is not a cooking show but a chat in our kitchen with people of interest hosted by Diane Dryden. We’ll drink coffee and discuss what's going on in the neighborhood.  Today on Diane's Kitchen, meet Gabrielle “Gabby” Skidmore and hear about the reasons she's sold on women and girls in wrestling, one of America's fastest-growing sports. Wrestling from the age of four, this female college student is still crazy about the sport and continues to excel.

Senator Tom Tiffany, a candidate in the 7th Congressional District race, was our very special guest on a recent Facebook Live chat.   Senator Tiffany has served as Senator for Wisconsin's 12th district since 2012, and previously as state representative for the 35th Assembly district. On September 10th, Senator Tiffany officially announced that he was running for Congress in the 7th Congressional District to replace U.S. Representative Sean Duffy, who had previously announced that he was stepping down. We discussed a range of topics including the Trump impeachment -- and what impacts the Senator believes that is having -- the news that Florence County declared itself a Second Amendment Sanctuary, and much much more.

Washburn County Judge Angeline Winton joined us in-studio as our very special guest this week on DrydenWire Chats podcast. We discussed a wide range of topics including her time in private practice, time as Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney, and her new position as Judge in Washburn County. Hosts: Ben Dryden, Terry Dryden

(Part 2) Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Kirkpatrick was our very special guest this week on our DrydenWire Podcast. Host: Ben Dryden

(PART ONE): Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Kirkpatrick was our very special guest this week on our DrydenWire Podcast. Host: Ben Dryden

Sawyer County Sheriff Doug Mrotek was our very special guest on this week's podcast episode.  We discussed a wide range of topics including all the goings-on at the Sheriff's Office, staffing, the drug epidemic, the search for Tony Dantzman and More. Hosts: Ben Dryden, Terry Dryden

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald was our very special guest on this week’s Podcast. We discussed a wide range of topics including the 1-year anniversary of the Closs Case, the “Red Flag” and universal background check proposal from the Governor, a recent stabbing in Barron County, the upcoming Citizens Academy, “Shop with a Cop”, and more. Host: Ben Dryden

Burnett County Sheriff Tracy Finch was our very special guest on this week’s Podcast. Tracy was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer 10 months ago, 1 month after being elected as Sheriff in Burnett County. We discussed this with her as well as what it’s like being a female cop in a largely male-dominated profession (she was the first female patrol deputy in Burnett County’s history and is currently one of only 4 female Sheriff’s out of 72 counties in Wisconsin). We also discussed the goings-on in Burnett County including staffing levels, the need for more space to house inmates,  fundraising for a second K9 unit, collaboration with the Police Departments, new Detectives and the great job they are doing, bringing the Huber program back to Burnett County, the new “Shop with a Cop” program they just started, and more. Hosts: Ben Dryden and Diane Dryden

Sawyer County Judge John Yackel was our guest today in studio to record an extended interview for our latest podcast.  We discussed several topics including getting an update on the 2nd Judge and Courtroom in Sawyer County, the Drug Epidemic, the lack of both Public Defenders and Attorneys, and more. Hosts: Ben Dryden and Terry Dryden

In this episode, we welcome Polk County Sheriff Brent Waak as our very special guest for a chat. We discussed a wide range of topics, including the meth epidemic, the recent fatalities in Polk County, the Rose Marie Bly missing person case, the need for more mental health facilities in our area, and more. Hosts: Ben Dryden and Terry Dryden

Today,  newly appointed Washburn County District Attorney, Mr. Aaron Marcoux was our very special guest on DrydenWire Chats.  We learned about who Aaron is, where he came from, and how he ended up as D.A. in Washburn County.   We also discussed his views on several topics including diversion programs, how he measures success, and his vision for the Washburn County District Attorney’s Office. Hosts: Ben Dryden and Terry Dryden