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Gold medal wrestler Dan Gable famously said, “Once you’ve wrestled everything in life is easy.” It’s a sport measured by passion, intensity and strength. Agie Mai Sowe has all those traits in spades.

Greendale Man Repairs and Makes Art on Local Chimneys
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Greendale Man Repairs and Makes Art on Local Chimneys

The Arts

Greendale Man Repairs and Makes Art on Local Chimneys

Just outside Milwaukee sits a community like no other in Wisconsin. Greendale is the only Depression Era village built during the Roosevelt Administration in the state. In 1936, Eleanor Roosevelt came for the dedication.

West Allis Woman Empowers Veterans and the Dogs Beside Them
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West Allis Woman Empowers Veterans and the Dogs Beside Them

Culture & History

West Allis Woman Empowers Veterans and the Dogs Beside Them

Linda Bobot is a certified personal dog trainer. For more than 20 years, Linda’s calm approach has worked wonders. Cheldon Payton and his dog Solo are her students, “She knows a lot about training.

Wisconsin Life # 806: Challenge Accepted
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Wisconsin Life # 806: Challenge Accepted

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Wisconsin Life # 806: Challenge Accepted

Host Angela Fitzgerald explores the trails with Access Ability Wisconsin, a non-profit assisting people with mobility challenges get outdoors and enjoy nature. The organization provides free all-terrain, outdoor wheelchairs throughout the state to groups and individuals, so anyone can enjoy the recreation of their choice.

Father Tony Devoted to his Flock of Prize Chickens
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Father Tony Devoted to his Flock of Prize Chickens

Science & Nature

Father Tony Devoted to his Flock of Prize Chickens

On a rural road in flat, fertile farmland not far from Sturgeon Bay, you may find a large sculpture of a rooster standing by a sign proclaiming the site of the Chicken Chapel.

A Retired Snowmobile Racer Shows Off His Collection Of Classic Sleds
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A Retired Snowmobile Racer Shows Off His Collection Of Classic Sleds

Sports

A Retired Snowmobile Racer Shows Off His Collection Of Classic Sleds

Craig Marchbank is used to collecting victories on the track. He spent 30 years racing snowmobiles professionally. “We were very prepared when we hit a racetrack. Second wasn’t an option,” Marchbank says.

Army Veteran Turns To Forestry And Writing To Cope With PTSD
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Army Veteran Turns To Forestry And Writing To Cope With PTSD

Culture & History

Army Veteran Turns To Forestry And Writing To Cope With PTSD

Bryan Box served two tours with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. Now, he works in forestry in Wisconsin’s Northwoods. In 2019, Box wrote the essay, “Ghosts Of War In A Wisconsin Forest” for The New Republic, depicting his struggles with PTSD and the healing potential of the Northwoods.

Recipe for Success
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Recipe for Success

Food & Travel

Recipe for Success

As daybreak emerges along West Oklahoma Avenue in Milwaukee it’s time to get busy. Pedro Garcia and his partner Jesus Ramirez are well-known on the southside as the bakers who make the desserts of their homeland.

Pedal Power in Baraboo
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Pedal Power in Baraboo

Culture & History

Pedal Power in Baraboo

High school teacher Shelley Mordini will school you on Baraboo’s history. She loves delving into the past and riding a bike. So, she combined her two passions as a tour guide where she can peddle a good story.

Corn Maze Craze
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Corn Maze Craze

Wisconsin Originals

Corn Maze Craze

For more than 100-years Treinen family has been farming just west of Lodi, Wisconsin. Ever since he was a little boy Alan knew he wanted to be a farmer. Alan along with his wife Angie also knew they wanted to save and share their rural Wisconsin heritage.

Joni Mitchell Skates On Lake Mendota—And Into Music History
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Joni Mitchell Skates On Lake Mendota—And Into Music History

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Joni Mitchell Skates On Lake Mendota—And Into Music History

This story brings together a mid-winter ice storm, the southeast shore of Lake Mendota in Madison, ice skating, and a series of photographs that became a record album cover. Dean Robbins takes us back in time to a cold February photo session on the bleak frozen lake.

Madison Flag Maker Uses Reclaimed Barn Wood to Recreate Wisconsin History
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Madison Flag Maker Uses Reclaimed Barn Wood to Recreate Wisconsin History

The Arts

Madison Flag Maker Uses Reclaimed Barn Wood to Recreate Wisconsin History

It’s easy to see something online that you want. It’s not so easy to make it yourself. For Jeremiah Logemann of Madison, he saw a piece of art he wanted for his home but couldn’t afford it.

Wisconsin Life # 805: Colorful Collection
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Wisconsin Life # 805: Colorful Collection

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Wisconsin Life # 805: Colorful Collection

Autumn leaves are at their peak as host Angela Fitzgerald climbs the lookout tower at Lapham Peak in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. She then takes on the trails to see the colorful sights and sounds of fall.

Paddling Through The Pandemic
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Paddling Through The Pandemic

Science & Nature

Paddling Through The Pandemic

In times of stress and uncertainty, we look for sources of comfort and connection. During the pandemic, that came in the form of two inflatable kayaks for Mixee Vang of Sun Prairie and her family.

Lessons From The Ghost In My Room: A Story From Ex Fabula
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Lessons From The Ghost In My Room: A Story From Ex Fabula

Culture & History

Lessons From The Ghost In My Room: A Story From Ex Fabula

Everyone likes a good ghost story, especially around this time of year. Dorothy Malone of Milwaukee shared a childhood encounter with the supernatural at Ex Fabula’s StorySlam ‘Identity’ event held in March 2020.