Sarah Hopefl
Sarah Hopefl is a technical director on WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” and a member of the station’s engineering team. She loves Wisconsin for its live music, craft beer, hiking and biking trails.
Latest Contributed Stories
March 13, 2025
White pine eulogy: Honoring the many lives of a Wisconsin tree
A white pine in northern Wisconsin stood for more than 150 years before it met ultimate fate. Writer Ron Weber of Weyerhaeuser reflects on the tree's resiliency and how its ...
January 23, 2025
A burning desire: A Wisconsinite’s ode to wood heat
Few things offer the same comfort and satisfaction as the steady warmth of a wood fire on a cold winter night. Writer Ron Davis of Eau Claire, Wisconsin reflects on ...
January 21, 2025
Clean up in aisle 7: Discovering the beauty of fatherhood in a Milwaukee supermarket
Becoming a parent for the first time can bring a wild range of emotions. Chris Myers of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, came head to head with those feelings in the middle of ...
January 16, 2024
Snowboarding with the older boys: A parent’s lesson on letting go
The quiet, snowy days of winter have a way of compelling us to reflect on our lives. For writer Jill Sisson Quinn, a sledding excursion in central Wisconsin with her ...
November 16, 2023
Come opening day: A hunter’s reflection from the woods
Deer hunters across the state are gearing up for another gun season opener, with hopes of getting that big buck. For writer Ron Weber, it’s not about the catch, but ...
September 14, 2023
‘My portrait is priceless’: The view from the Wisconsin cabin
Many of us have that special spot in our homes where we feel at peace. Maybe it’s when you park it on the couch, sit down at the sewing table ...
June 25, 2020