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Dreaming can help some people get through incredibly difficult times. Tandalaya Taylor of Madison, Wisconsin talks about how daydreaming helped her overcome a major health crisis and appreciate everyday life. == You want to know what I love?

Riding On An Historic, Miniature Steam Locomotive
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Riding On An Historic, Miniature Steam Locomotive

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Riding On An Historic, Miniature Steam Locomotive

An historic railway, dating back to the 1940’s, welcomes nearly 16,000 families to Wisconsin Dells every year. Tucked off County Road N, it’s not hard to miss the smell of the coal and hear the sound of a train whistle.

Sandblasting Mugs With GinGee Girls
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Sandblasting Mugs With GinGee Girls

The Arts

Sandblasting Mugs With GinGee Girls

People attending comic cons can expect to meet their favorite comic book creators, hear talks from famous actors in popular sci-fi movies and TV shows, and dress up in cosplay. And no convention is complete without a wide range of vendors filling booths and booths of stuff.

Eau Claire’s Sneaky Artist Finds Beauty In The Ordinary
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Eau Claire’s Sneaky Artist Finds Beauty In The Ordinary

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Eau Claire’s Sneaky Artist Finds Beauty In The Ordinary

Two men sat in a Chicago Starbucks with a chessboard between them, quickly moving the pawns to and fro. Unbeknownst to them, their animated motions and competitive spirit drew an onlooker.

Greek Fest Plus celebrates food, community and heritage
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Greek Fest Plus celebrates food, community and heritage

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Greek Fest Plus celebrates food, community and heritage

On Madison’s near east side, the final weekend in July is rung in with bouzouki music and baklava-fueled joy. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church has hosted the city’s longest-running ethnic festival, Greek Fest Plus, for the past 55 years thanks to the enthusiasm of the wider community and the dedication of their multi-ethnic parishioners.

Wisconsin 101: Babcock Ice Cream Carton
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Wisconsin 101: Babcock Ice Cream Carton

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Wisconsin 101: Babcock Ice Cream Carton

When you see a carton of ice cream from Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, it’s not particularly flashy. It’s red, white, and black. Bucky Badger appears next to a sticker that tells you the flavor — maybe its Blue Moon, Orange Custard Chocolate Chip, or Vanilla.

Rainbow Family Brings Annual Gathering, Message Of Peace To Northern Wisconsin
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Rainbow Family Brings Annual Gathering, Message Of Peace To Northern Wisconsin

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Rainbow Family Brings Annual Gathering, Message Of Peace To Northern Wisconsin

Iron River is a small city of about 1,100 people in northern Wisconsin. But, at least five times that many people recently traveled to the area to make it their temporary home.

Milwaukee DJ Gives Back to Her Community, Inspires Young Women
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Milwaukee DJ Gives Back to Her Community, Inspires Young Women

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Milwaukee DJ Gives Back to Her Community, Inspires Young Women

Since she was a teenager, hip-hop has been a huge part of Nelly Vigil’s life. “So in high school, I was going through a rough time, and hip-hop was the only type of music at that time that really fit what I was going through,” Vigil said.

The Power Of The Healing Circle Run
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The Power Of The Healing Circle Run

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The Power Of The Healing Circle Run

The Anishinaabe Solidarity Relay began in 1989. It was a response to racism and hatred directed towards Ojibwe people at boat landings and elsewhere after hunting and fishing treaty rights were affirmed by United States Supreme Court.

Eau Claire Violinist’s Musical Journey
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Eau Claire Violinist’s Musical Journey

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Eau Claire Violinist’s Musical Journey

Music is considered by some to be the universal language. A language Rose Vincent has been in tune with for most of her life. “I was 12 years old and my parents said, ‘Well, you get to choose your instrument,'” Vincent said.

Preserving India’s Folk Music Roots On Vinyl
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Preserving India’s Folk Music Roots On Vinyl

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Preserving India’s Folk Music Roots On Vinyl

Ankur Malhotra splits his time between Madison, Wisconsin and New Delhi India, where he runs Amarrass Records. It’s an independent record label that produces vinyl releases from a range of international artists with a strong focus on preserving traditional Indian folk music.

Taking Care Of The Land: Hard Work And Ethical Dilemmas
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Taking Care Of The Land: Hard Work And Ethical Dilemmas

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Taking Care Of The Land: Hard Work And Ethical Dilemmas

Taking care of the land can be a huge responsibility, chock-full of hard work and ethical dilemmas. Writer Bill Lueders shares his own experience in managing his property. == A little more than a decade ago, my wife and I acquired a thirteen-acre parcel of mostly wooded land in Richland County.

Linneman’s Riverwest Inn Celebrates 25 Years At The Heart Of Milwaukee’s Music Scene
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Linneman’s Riverwest Inn Celebrates 25 Years At The Heart Of Milwaukee’s Music Scene

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Linneman’s Riverwest Inn Celebrates 25 Years At The Heart Of Milwaukee’s Music Scene

Jim Linneman has a list of over 100 Milwaukee music venues that have come and gone in the 25 years he’s been in business. “This is just not an easy business,” he said, adding that he’s never made much money at it.

Dancing On A Hillside: The Grateful Dead At Alpine Valley
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Dancing On A Hillside: The Grateful Dead At Alpine Valley

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Dancing On A Hillside: The Grateful Dead At Alpine Valley

The Grateful Dead played at Alpine Valley Music Theatre 20 times from 1980 to 1989. Fans trucked to the southeastern Wisconsin venue from all over the country. Producer Steve Gotcher attended most of those shows.

Collecting At Dave’s Guitar Shop
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Collecting At Dave’s Guitar Shop

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Collecting At Dave’s Guitar Shop

When Dave Rogers opened his first guitar store in the early 1980s in downtown La Crosse, it was in a tiny former dental office. He filled it with Fenders and Gibsons.