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“Why would I want to wash another man’s dirty old underwear?” The question rang forth with more attitude than I knew she possessed. Everyone stopped. Andee turned her head in embarrassment; Kelli howled with laughter; and Mom stood dumbfounded.

Golfers Enjoy 1928 Course With Greens Made Of Sand
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Golfers Enjoy 1928 Course With Greens Made Of Sand

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Golfers Enjoy 1928 Course With Greens Made Of Sand

The Yellow Lake Golf Course in Danbury in Burnett County will never host the U.S. Open or any other prestigious tournament. But this humble course does offer a unique challenge for even the best golfers.

SAAF #19: The Six Stages of Hunger
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SAAF #19: The Six Stages of Hunger

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SAAF #19: The Six Stages of Hunger

It’s hard – really hard – to wait patiently for the Thanksgiving feast.

Uncles, Fathers, Football, Flags, and Blood
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Uncles, Fathers, Football, Flags, and Blood

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Uncles, Fathers, Football, Flags, and Blood

Recently, my uncle and I have gone back and forth on Facebook. We’re not the first to engage in these kinds of inter-generational disputes. Built by blood and bound by a history, these relationships turn easily to argument.

Wisconsin Life #506: Showstoppers
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Wisconsin Life #506: Showstoppers

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Wisconsin Life #506: Showstoppers

Wisconsin Life host Angela Fitzgerald joins the Fred Scheer’s Lumberjack Show in Woodruff and discovers what it takes to be one of these titans of timber. Fitzgerald also has all-new stories from the Wisconsin Life team, including a profile of a modern-day, world champion logroller.

Wounded Warrior Makes Logrolling Championship Comeback
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Wounded Warrior Makes Logrolling Championship Comeback

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Wounded Warrior Makes Logrolling Championship Comeback

Travel to Hayward, Wisconsin in Sawyer County and two things standout. The giant muskie at the local fishing hall of fame and the locals are fanatics about their timber sports. Life in this neck of the Northwoods revolves around logrolling.

Milwaukee Musician Brings Wisconsin’s History To Life In Song
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Milwaukee Musician Brings Wisconsin’s History To Life In Song

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Milwaukee Musician Brings Wisconsin’s History To Life In Song

For more than 35 years David HB Drake has been traversing Wisconsin performing a vibrant musical history of our state called “Wiscon-Sing.” Drake is a folk singer, storyteller and historian. He describes his work as the coolest job in the work.

Stevens Point Woman Creates Contemporary Art Using Iroquois Raised Beadwork
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Stevens Point Woman Creates Contemporary Art Using Iroquois Raised Beadwork

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Stevens Point Woman Creates Contemporary Art Using Iroquois Raised Beadwork

Karen Ann Hoffman believes it’s important for her to feel connected with her Oneida heritage. “I think it’s critical for all people to know who they are, and I think that sense of identity is what keeps all of us grounded,” Hoffman said.

Names
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Names

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Names

The first time I realized that my mom was not Mom, I was five years old. I lived in Oshkosh, and in the park across the street, the recreation department put on summer programming for children.

Meet the Actors and Go Behind the Scenes of “Something About a Flower: The Fortune We Share” Animation
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Meet the Actors and Go Behind the Scenes of “Something About a Flower: The Fortune We Share” Animation

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Meet the Actors and Go Behind the Scenes of “Something About a Flower: The Fortune We Share” Animation

Go behind the scenes of “The Fortune We Share” animation from the comic strip “Something About a Flower” series by Rodney Lambright II. Meet the voice actors of the animation and see what it takes to make these characters come to life.

Eau Claire Woman Considered One Of Africa’s Leading Female Playwrights
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Eau Claire Woman Considered One Of Africa’s Leading Female Playwrights

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Eau Claire Woman Considered One Of Africa’s Leading Female Playwrights

Born into African culture, your name, your family and your sense of place are highly valued. For Osonye “Tess” Onwueme, the name “Osonye” means, “If you like me, accept me the way I am.

Wisconsin In WWI: Poetry Of War
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Wisconsin In WWI: Poetry Of War

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Wisconsin In WWI: Poetry Of War

The Great War inspired famous war poets such as Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sasson, and Robert Graves. But many soldiers of the day expressed their war experiences through poetry. In fact, World War I was the era of the “solider-poet.”

Madison The Mecca For German Wheel Gymnastics
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Madison The Mecca For German Wheel Gymnastics

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Madison The Mecca For German Wheel Gymnastics

Just over a decade ago, a niche sport rolled into Madison. In Europe and specifically Germany, it has become a national phenomenon. Here in the United States, not so much. However, two Madison athletes are well on their way to changing that perception.

Kayakers Form Social Club To Explore North Woods Waters
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Kayakers Form Social Club To Explore North Woods Waters

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Kayakers Form Social Club To Explore North Woods Waters

There are many ways to explore nature in the north woods and paddling a kayak down the Manitowish River is one of the best, especially when you’re joined by 20 of your best friends.

A Poet’s Passion Helps Students Searching For A Second Chance
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A Poet’s Passion Helps Students Searching For A Second Chance

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A Poet’s Passion Helps Students Searching For A Second Chance

If a poet is only as good as his poems, Oscar Mireles could be considered writing royalty. Mireles was raised in Racine and attended UW-Oshkosh, where he developed a passion for poetry.