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An awkward first date and a second chance: Falling in love with The Lakatos

Though Steve and Emily Lakatos of Green Bay, Wisconsin met in their 30s, they both found out that it’s near impossible to escape the awkwardness of a first date. And though it didn’t go as well as they hoped, the one who set them up had the feeling that sometimes you just need a second chance.

Former WNBA star Janel McCarville returns to central Wisconsin high school to coach basketball

In 2022, Janel McCarville played her last game in the Swedish professional women’s basketball league. In her later seasons, the WNBA veteran juggled roles as a player and also as an assistant coach for the Stockholm-based Alviks Basketklubb.

Wisconsin Life: Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton

In the season finale of Wisconsin Life, Angela Fitzgerald visits Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, a non-profit dedicated to teaching young people and families competitive, winter sports. Each winter, club members take part in a number of activities including nordic skiing, ski jumping, biathlon training, alpine skiing, snowboarding and more. 

Madison woman empowers Black families through nonprofit Urban Triage

Established by social change maker Brandi Grayson, Urban Triage has been at the forefront of empowering Black families throughout Madison.  Grayson birthed Urban Triage from her own experiences and trauma.  “Being homeless, sleeping on the concrete, having a kid at a young age, having parents and a mother who was crack-addicted, having abusive grandparents or family members.

‘Mark’ing a tradition, 40-years and counting

Mark Hendrickson, Mark Hanson and Mark Johnson are best friends. The three Marks are like any group of friends –  they vacation together, go on long bicycle rides, fix up old cars … and every April they’re on the road before dawn to take part in a tradition that spans over half of their lifetimes: they sit outside and count sandhill cranes.