It’s a Cricket thing!
Cricket is described as India’s obsession. For Nitesh Singh and Rakesh Cherukuri, it is far more than a sport. Nitesh describes it like this, “It doesn’t see a country or a state or a religion or a cast or anything like that.
Baraboo family finds healing in lavender
Lush fields of purple blooms might resemble the French countryside, but this is Sauk County. For Laura and Aron McReynolds the rolling hills covered in lavender mark a new beginning. They sold their business in Kansas and moved to Wisconsin on a whim and a prayer without any idea of what they would do.
Packers historian writes one last hurrah!
Being a newspaper reporter has been Cliff Christl’s lifelong passion. He spent nearly 40 years in the newspaper business and nearly all of those years writing about the Green Bay Packers.
Self-taught macramé artist creates works inspired by her community
Maly Vang learned how to make macrame by watching tutorial videos on YouTube. She was working a traditional 9 to 5 job and felt stagnant in her work. “I discovered macrame in 2007,” Vang said.
A passion for peonies transforms Wisconsin dairy farm
In rural Shawano County family farms still dot the landscape, but on one farm a unique crop has taken root. Lee Mielke is retired so to speak, “You hear a lot of stories that where people retiring from dairy farming, and they didn’t have nothing to do.”
Sole man: the art and culture behind being a Sneakerhead
Ian Matthews started restoring sneakers when he was in high school. It was a skill that started out of necessity.
“It all started when I wanted to learn how to clean my own shoes,” Matthews said.
Bison: The biggest, baddest animal in Wisconsin (sort of)
Have you ever wondered what the biggest animal in Wisconsin is? If so, you’re a lot like Alstan Van Overmeer of Mineral Point. When he was in 4th grade, he asked WPR’s WHYsconsin project to find the answer for him.
Artist & UW-Madison professor bugs out with her art
Jennifer Angus is an artist and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. But instead of using a brush or canvas to display her art. Angus incorporates items that are a little livelier.
Yogi instructor shares his personal journey to bring light to the world
Yoga is the ancient practice of moving your body to improve breathing and to relax your mind, while becoming fit and flexible. Keith Borden has more than 20-years of experience. Trained as a classical musician and interfaith minister Keith takes those callings to his classroom.
Wauwatosa handcyclist raises awareness and funds for MS
Handcycling is a passion for John Haupt. As a teenager, more than 50 years ago John was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. “In those days, we’re talking in the 1970s, they used to tell us that, you shouldn’t participate, you shouldn’t be too physically active.”
Tomahawk man is king of his castle
Secluded in the Northwoods of Oneida County there is a dirt road that takes you back to the Dark Ages. At the end of the drive is a Do-It-Yourself project like no other.
Wisconsin native flying high in an F16 fighter jet
She calls herself a Sconnie girl and is happy to be back home. Growing up in Wisconsin, Zoe Davies has always been on a mission. She spent 15 years away from Wisconsin after graduating high school and attending the Air Force Academy.
Ope! Sorry, I’m going to need you to explain what that word means and where it came from.
Ope! Sorry, didn’t mean to cut into your regularly scheduled public radio programming. But, we’re here today to tell you a bit about the beloved word, ‘Ope!’ and its possible connection to the Midwest.
Under bridges: A parent finds peace in independence and letting go
You don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Writer Jill Sisson Quinn and her son recently spent an afternoon at a local park where he had a run in with both stinging nettle and a fallen log, causing her to reflect on the lessons to be found in independence and letting go.
The shot heard ‘round the farm: Dad’s baseball is a goner
Remember the classic scene in “The Sandlot?” When Smalls hits a homer into the neighbor’s yard…and it turns out the baseball he swiped to do this was signed by Babe Ruth?