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Husband and wife Russell and Chris Allen just finished their 43rd season running Allen’s Allenville Produce. It’s a farm, farm stand and farmers market stall that operates in Winnebago County. As Russ considers retirement, he and Chris reflect on what farming means to their family and their community with Stephen Kercher of UW-Oshkosh.

An Ode To Autumn
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An Ode To Autumn

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An Ode To Autumn

I stopped the other day on a country road for a moment or two – a brief respite toward the end of another busy day. Every day I drive by that point of rest.

Wisconsin # 604: No Limits
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Wisconsin # 604: No Limits

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Wisconsin # 604: No Limits

Wisconsin Life host Angela Fitzgerald cheers on athletes and checks out the competition at the Special Olympics State Summer Games in Stevens Point. Fitzgerald gets the chance to talk to athletes from the state who have been coming to the games for years, including Marquis Garner.

Wheelchair Ballet Gives Verona Girl Hope
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Wheelchair Ballet Gives Verona Girl Hope

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Wheelchair Ballet Gives Verona Girl Hope

There is a picture of Mari Koopman as a little girl, smiling and wearing a tutu. “When I first did ballet, I was probably four and it was regular ballet,” says Mari.

Mexican Couple Grow Corn, Make Authentic Tortillas
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Mexican Couple Grow Corn, Make Authentic Tortillas

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Mexican Couple Grow Corn, Make Authentic Tortillas

Angel Flores grew up on a farm in Mexico with the familiar smell of home cooked tortillas wafting through the air. “Whenever my mom would cook, I always got hungry because this smell is authentic.

The Face-Off Of Midwestern Civility: A Wisconsin Four-Way
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The Face-Off Of Midwestern Civility: A Wisconsin Four-Way

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The Face-Off Of Midwestern Civility: A Wisconsin Four-Way

My daughter’s boyfriend was telling me a story the other day. In the middle, he used the phrase, “A Wisconsin Four-Way.” I think from my furrowed brow he sensed I’d jumped to the wrong conclusion and quickly explained the phrase refers to those face-offs of Midwestern civility taken to dizzying heights that take place when two or more drivers arrive at a four-way stop at the same time: “Go ahead” (a polite waving gesture), “Thank you, but no, you go” (another wave), “No, please, go ahead” and on and on.

The Time I (Almost) Caught A Brewers Home Run
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The Time I (Almost) Caught A Brewers Home Run

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The Time I (Almost) Caught A Brewers Home Run

Well sports fans, they did it! The Brewers are heading to the playoffs…meaning they’re a step closer to the World Series. The last time the Brew Crew made it to the World Series was in 1982 when they ultimately lost to the St.

Wisconsin Life # 603: “By Land or By Sea”
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Wisconsin Life # 603: “By Land or By Sea”

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Wisconsin Life # 603: “By Land or By Sea”

Wisconsin Life host Angela Fitzgerald hops onboard a Door County Trolley in Egg Harbor for a tour of the lighthouses in the area. She makes a stop in Baileys Harbor and takes a tractor ride across water to the Cana Island Lighthouse.

Crandon Hosts Third Generation Builders Of Trolleys Buses
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Crandon Hosts Third Generation Builders Of Trolleys Buses

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Crandon Hosts Third Generation Builders Of Trolleys Buses

Trolleys are fun. Kristina Pence-Dunow understands that. “It’s an American history for one thing. Trolleys are an iconic form of transportation,” says the owner of Hometown Trolley. Kristina Pence-Dunow sends trolleys from Crandon, Wisconsin to vacation spots around the country, and the result is always the same.

Madison Artist Uses The Medium Of Glass To Explore Language
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Madison Artist Uses The Medium Of Glass To Explore Language

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Madison Artist Uses The Medium Of Glass To Explore Language

In a balmy lab on the campus of UW-Madison, a number of students are finishing up their art projects for the semester. One opens up a sliding door to a furnace heated to over 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the other uses a long pole to gather up some of the molten liquid inside.

The Resurrection Of Lord God Bird
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The Resurrection Of Lord God Bird

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The Resurrection Of Lord God Bird

Birds are dominating the spotlight at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum this month as the acclaimed Birds in Art 2018 exhibition opens. The paintings and sculptures draw people to Wausau every year.

Darlington Man Preserves Historic Downtown, Collects History
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Darlington Man Preserves Historic Downtown, Collects History

Culture & History

Darlington Man Preserves Historic Downtown, Collects History

Along historic Main Street is where you can find life-long Darlington resident Ted Thuli driving his 1927 Franklin Limousine. It’s just one of his many collectibles. Thuli started collecting as kid when his parents would take him to auctions.

Wisconsin Life #602: Wisconsin Rocks!
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Wisconsin Life #602: Wisconsin Rocks!

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Wisconsin Life #602: Wisconsin Rocks!

Wisconsin Life host Angela Fitzgerald becomes one with nature as she explores the Dells of the Eau Claire County Park. She explores the unique geologic features, taking in the sights and sounds of the waterfalls and speaks with Dr.

A Young Organist Plays A Madison Gem
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A Young Organist Plays A Madison Gem

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A Young Organist Plays A Madison Gem

The two-story-tall pipes of the concert organ in Madison’s Overture Center for the Arts were designed especially for the space, and visually recall the rolling hills of Wisconsin. “When people come in there they’re in awe of it.

Geology Professor Believes Every Rock Tells A Story
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Geology Professor Believes Every Rock Tells A Story

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Geology Professor Believes Every Rock Tells A Story

Marcia Bjornerud loves rocks. As a Geology Professor at Lawrence University in Appleton she tries to instill that passion for rocks in her students. “We put a big emphasis on field based learning.