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Laura McKenna

Laura McKenna

The Workday with Laura McKenna

Laura McKenna grew up in Ohio and got her first job in radio in La Crosse in 2005. She packed up her stuff, made the move, and has been in Wisconsin ever since! Her favorite season is winter but she loves to spend all summer in her vegetable garden. When she isn't in her pink kitchen cooking up vegetarian recipes, more than likely she's taking bubble baths, reading mystery novels (sometimes while in a bubble bath), cheering for THEE Ohio State Buckeyes, or officiating weddings! She married her best friend from college last year but they still don't live in the same house yet. Laura's favorite way to spend a Friday night is watching Dateline with her cat (Phil Dawson) on her lap. She's thrilled to be keeping you company during the workday!

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Movie Review:  The Whole Truth

4.27.2026

Movie Review: The Whole Truth

I love getting movie recommendations from you and this one came in from Linda… The Whole Truth sounds right up my alley! A legal thriller/drama starring Keanu Reeves and Renee Zellweger. Looks like it came out in 2016. How could I have missed this one? “A defense attorney works to get his teenage client acquitted […]

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Movie Review:  The Whole Truth

04.27.26

Movie Review: The Whole Truth

I love getting movie recommendations from you and this one came in from Linda… The Whole Truth sounds right up my alley! A legal thriller/drama starring Keanu Reeves and Renee Zellweger. Looks like it came out in 2016. How could I have missed this one? “A defense attorney works to get his teenage client acquitted […]

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We’ve added to the family!

04.23.26

We’ve added to the family!

You can read about the new babies in Laura McKenna’s family HERE or let her tell you the story (complete with pictures of the two cuties)…. Want to get in touch with Laura? She would love to hear from you!Email anytime: [email protected] tune in weekdays starting at 10am to St. Croix Country & WCFW!

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Earth Day Tips & Tricks to save Mother Nature and save you money with Laura McKenna!

04.22.26

Earth Day Tips & Tricks to save Mother Nature and save you money with Laura McKenna!

Water Plants With Dehumidifier WaterIn the spring and summer, my water bill goes crazy!! I don’t know why it’s taken me this many years to discover that I can save the water from the dehumidifier and water my outdoor plants all spring and summer! I love planting petunias in pots all around my front porch […]

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Movie Monday:  Look-A-Like Day

04.20.26

Movie Monday: Look-A-Like Day

Have you ever been told you like “that guy” in that “that one movie”? Or could a certain actress be your twin? Share your movie look-a-likes with me! I was born in 1983 and the Poltergeist movies were all the rage in the ’80s. So little Laura McKenna was apparently a slumber party favorite when […]

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Does marriage keep you cancer free?

04.17.26

Does marriage keep you cancer free?

We are just on the cusp of the big wedding season as we head into May. But who knew that marriages weren’t just good for your heart and soul but also good for your entire body? A recent study just examined a link between marriage and developing cancer. Their findings showed adults who have never […]

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Movie Monday: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

04.13.26

Movie Monday: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is now the highest grossing movie of the year- bringing in a combined $629 million globally in just two weekends. Here in the US, it finished #1 again with another $69 million. But is it as good as all the hype? Jeff from Osseo thinks so! Thanks for using that […]

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Recall Alert:   Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans

04.07.26

Recall Alert:  Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans

Check your cupboards: There’s a recall involving pans sold as part of a two-piece set, with one measuring 10 inches and the other measuring 11.5 inches. The UPC number is 0-80313-08131-6.  The Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans were sold at Costco, Amazon, and Walmart (and their online affiliates) between August 2021 until February […]

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Movie Review:  Crime 101

04.06.26

Movie Review: Crime 101

If you’re looking for a great heist movie, I think you’ll love Crime 101! The performances by Halle Berry, Chris Hemsworth, and Mark Ruffalo were fantastic. And if you watched The Banshees of Inisherin (2022), Barry Keoghan plays a totally different character in Crime 101 (2026). And he’s really, really good, too! In fact, when […]

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In The Kitchen with Laura McKenna:  Dyeing Easter Eggs…Naturally

04.03.26

In The Kitchen with Laura McKenna: Dyeing Easter Eggs…Naturally

When I think of Easter Eggs, I think of egg salads sandwiches (and now I want to eat one!) So I think it’s really important to know what you’re dyeing those eggs with because what seeps into the shell can seep into the egg itself. And who wants to feed extra chemicals to their family? […]

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Movie Monday:  Jamie Lee Curtis

03.30.26

Movie Monday: Jamie Lee Curtis

Big news for big fans of the original Murder, She Wrote TV show that ran for 12 seasons starting in 1984- you’re getting a movie reboot! The iconic crime writer and amateur sleuth, Jessica Fletcher, was originally played by Angela Lansbury in the long running series. Now, Jamie Lee Curtis will play the role in […]

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In The Kitchen with Laura McKenna:  Creamy Sweet Potato Spinach and Bean Soup Recipe

03.25.26

In The Kitchen with Laura McKenna: Creamy Sweet Potato Spinach and Bean Soup Recipe

Try making Laura McKenna’s Favorite Creamy Sweet Potato Spinach & Bean Soup. Even the pickiest of eaters will be asking for a second bowl. It’s both savory and sweet and deliciously filling! WHAT YOU’LL NEED:-a few TBSP of olive oil-1 large onion*, diced small-entire bulb of garlic, peeled and finely diced-1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced […]

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Movie Review:  Roofman

03.23.26

Movie Review: Roofman

I’m going to start out by saying that I love Channing Tatum, so I’m completely biased. COMPLETELY. That being said, aside from my admiration, he is a really good actor. And don’t scoff at that…. he is! He has range. He can ham it up in slapstick comedy movies like 21 Jump Street (2012), dance […]

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