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Man Goes Deep To Explore, Preserve The Hidden Treasures Of Door County’s Caves

Gary Soule discovered caving as a teen. He has had a lifetime of discovery and adventure exploring Door County’s hidden, underground treasures. Gary has had run-ins with skunks, taken a 13 hour journey in Horseshoe Bay Cave and helped preserve the Dorchester Cave after it was discovered by accident under a nursing home.

Dresses Designed By Holocaust Victim With Family Ties To Milwaukee Are Finally Brought To Life

In 1939, Paul Strnad sent a desperate letter to his cousin in Milwaukee in hopes the relative could help them emigrate from Prague after the Nazi invasion. The letter contained eight dress designs created by Hedy Strnad (Paul’s wife). 

Officers And Equines Of The Madison Police Mounted Patrol Work As Partners

It may not be typical police work, but for Mounted Patrol officer and natural hoof care expert Ken Mulry, caring for horse hooves is all part of the job. And it symbolizes the special working relationship the five horses of Madison’s Mounted Patrol unit and their rider officers have to forge in order to police effectively on horseback, whether out on patrol or working crowds at public events.

DNR Researcher Bands Baby Eagles For Research On The Bird Population

Mike Meyer is a state Department of Natural Resources researcher who works with bald eagles.  Each year, in early summer, his job is to band the state’s newest eaglets.  With the help of a tree climber, the eaglets are brought to the ground, examined, tested, banded and returned to their nest. 

In This Animated Story, Author Benjamin Percy Tells How He Came To Love Wisconsin

Many of us come to love Wisconsin by birth. But for others, it comes through marriage. Writer Benjamin Percy tells us how Wisconsin became his state-in-law. Design & Animation: Michaela Vatcheva and Scott Stetson Sound Design: Joe Hardtke