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Milwaukee Man Brings Fresh Food Options To The City’s Low-Income Urban Areas

As a former professional basketball player, Will Allen never thought he would trade in his jersey and sneakers for some fertilizer and a rake. But his passion for making fresh food widely accessible to people living in Milwaukee’s low-income urban areas has driven him to create Growing Power, a nonprofit organization celebrating 20 years of providing healthy, affordable food for people in all communities. 

Menominee Nation Member Teaches Native Language, Sparks Interest In Cultural Heritage

“It’s not for you. It’s for everybody.” That’s the lesson Menominee Nation member David Turney hopes to convey to young people about their native culture and language. Worried about students losing touch with their cultural heritage, David found that by bringing a Menominee language course into the Green Bay public schools he was able to spark an interest in traditional ways, while helping them find more academic success.

Sheboygan Surfer Rides Lake Michigan’s Winter Waves

Ordinarily, you’d find hardcore surfers in California or Hawaii. But Alex Marks and his friends live to catch waves – and dodge ice chunks – in Lake Michigan. Sheboygan is home to their beaches of choice, winter is their optimum time to surf, and on a good day, they only need a board and a 5mm thick rubber suit to brave the elements.

Sports

Wisconsin is a sports loving state. But what if you aren’t all that good or interested in them? Joe Shaffer tells us about his many ill-fated attempts to get in the game.