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    It ‘Looks Like A Square Root Symbol’: How Pepin County Got Its Shape

    Dunn County in western Wisconsin once had access to the Mississippi River. Its early boundary held for four years until its southernmost portion got swept up in politics and emerged as Pepin County. WPR's Liz Dohms-Harter brings us the answer to a WHYsconsin question about how Pepin County got its unique shape.

      ‘Portrait of Manitowoc’ Encourages Residents To See Themselves And Their Community’s Diversity

      It’s give and take when Sonia Vasquez starts a painting. The Manitowoc native creates rich portraits in the classical tradition. She usually starts with a photograph. “Then what I do is kind of lay down a layer of paint, and then I sort of take some of that paint off to reveal some of the lighter spots,” she said.

        ‘Catch A Glow’: Milwaukee Poet Explores Hurricane Maria’s Impact On Puerto Rico

        When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and surrounding islands in 2017, it was devastating. The storm tore through communities, decimated cities and towns, and brought on widespread power outages. Countless people were injured and more than 3000 people died.