Anti-German Hysteria
U.S. entry into WWI in 1917 fueled a wave of anti-German sentiment across Wisconsin and across the nation. The fervor was particularly acute in Milwaukee, the most German city in the country.
Day of the Dead in Milwaukee
“All Hallows’ Eve,” or Halloween, was originally a religious celebration. The following days, Nov. 1st and 2nd, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is observed in Mexico. Nancy Camden introduces us to artist Jose Chavez who helped organize one of Milwaukee’s annual Day of the Dead community celebration.
Shawano County Barns Adorned With Colorful Barn Quilts
On even the shortest drive through Shawano County, it’s hard to miss the colorful quilt-squares that dot the landscape. Made of painted plywood and mounted to the walls of barns, the squares are called “barn quilts” and come in a variety of designs.
Shawano County Barns Adorned With Colorful Barn Quilts
On even the shortest drive through Shawano County, it’s hard to miss the colorful quilt-squares that dot the landscape. Made of painted plywood and mounted to the walls of barns, the squares are called “barn quilts” and come in a variety of designs.
Horse Powered Logging
Taylor Johnson’s family has harvested lumber in Northern Wisconsin for generations. While other loggers have embraced modern equipment, Taylor has found value in logging with a team of horses, in winter’s cold and summer’s heat.
Appleton Native Pursues Her Dream Of Singing Opera
Ariana Douglas has the gift of music and in high school was known as the “girl who can sing”. This Appleton native soared to new heights at the UW School of Music and was invited to perform at the 2011 and 2012 UW Band Shows.
Northern Wisconsin Man Embraces Tradition Of Logging With Horses
Taylor Johnson’s family has been harvesting lumber in Springbrook and other parts of Northern Wisconsin for generations. While other loggers have embraced modern equipment, Taylor has found value in logging with a team of horses.
Cancer Doctor Becomes Cancer Patient
Just two weeks into his career as a cancer researcher in Madison, Dustin Deming was diagnosed with the very cancer he studies. His experience as a patient has changed Dr. Deming’s work as a doctor.
Wisconsin Life #208: “Turtle Tracks and Horsepower”
In this episode, you’ll meet turtles, horses… and opera singers, oh my!
Meet a collection of people who share their Wisconsin lives, including: a caver who explores Door County’s underground treasures, a logger who uses horse power, a conservation biologist tracking wood turtles, an aspiring opera singer, and a doctor whose approach to medicine has been transformed through his own experience as a patient.
Wisconsin Life #208: “Turtle Tracks and Horsepower”
In this episode, you’ll meet turtles, horses… and opera singers, oh my!
Meet a collection of people who share their Wisconsin lives, including: a caver who explores Door County’s underground treasures, a logger who uses horse power, a conservation biologist tracking wood turtles, an aspiring opera singer, and a doctor whose approach to medicine has been transformed through his own experience as a patient.
Wisconsin’s Local Pop
Wisconsin has its craft beer, artisanal coffee roasters, and specialty waters. Today, Terry Bell introduces us to one of Wisconsin’s newest craft beverages.
DNR Biologist Uses Radio Transmitters To Track Wood Turtles
Carly Lapin is a Department of Natural Resources Conservation Biologist assigned to study wood turtles in northern Wisconsin. She will use radio transmitters to track approximately thirty wood turtles on the Tomahawk, Namekagon and Totogatic Rivers.
Wisconsin Life #207: “Homegrown Teamwork”
A surfer who rides the waves of Lake Michigan, a pair of uniquely tied weavers and a skilled glider pilot take center stage in this collection of stories.
Our first story features Sandra and Wence Martinez, a pair of artists who share a two-story studio in Sturgeon Bay.
Baraboo’s Community Novel
Authors and book lovers are descending on Madison this weekend for the Wisconsin Book Festival. Students and residents in Baraboo recently completed a book of their own.
Today we learn about “Dr.
Chasing Morning
Some of us love morning while others loathe the sound of the alarm and live for nights. Commentator Wendy Lutzke tells us whats so great about getting up at dawn.