Page 82 – Wisconsin Life

This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of John Greendeer, a renaissance man who is in so many ways self-taught. As an adult he taught himself his native language, how to make ceremonial wooden bowls and the importance of self-discipline.

A Story Of Educational Innovation In A Door
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A Story Of Educational Innovation In A Door

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A Story Of Educational Innovation In A Door

The Wilson Place Mansion front door was crafted at the turn of the twentieth century as a gift for philanthropist, lumber baron, and senator James Huff Stout and his family. Stout had founded the Stout Institute, an innovative educational institution that eventually became the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Shot In The Chest, Theodore Roosevelt Kept Talking In Milwaukee
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Shot In The Chest, Theodore Roosevelt Kept Talking In Milwaukee

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Shot In The Chest, Theodore Roosevelt Kept Talking In Milwaukee

President Theodore Roosevelt was on his way to a campaign rally in Milwaukee when he was shot at close range by a would-be assassin. Dean Robbins tells us what happened on that October day.

Past Meets the Future with Wisconsin Steampunk
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Past Meets the Future with Wisconsin Steampunk

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Past Meets the Future with Wisconsin Steampunk

You may have seen someone wearing goggles, a corset, and a bustle in a local parade. Mixing the Victorian age with technology and industry, steampunk has taken off in recent years in places you might expect like Madison and Milwaukee….

Janesville Seniors Put Spin On Ping Pong Competitions
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Janesville Seniors Put Spin On Ping Pong Competitions

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Janesville Seniors Put Spin On Ping Pong Competitions

Monday mornings at the Janesville Senior Center are filled with the sounds of shuffling feet. That’s due to the morning line dancing class. Around 10:30 a.m., those sounds are replaced with a different beat.

For Polk County Musician, Home Is Where His Concerts Are
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For Polk County Musician, Home Is Where His Concerts Are

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For Polk County Musician, Home Is Where His Concerts Are

A 100 year old schoolhouse turns into one of northwest Wisconsin’s most unusual music venues on Saturday nights in rural Polk County. Over two dozen fans pack into the Pipe Dream Center to hear Manfred Schonauer and his friends play rock and blues tunes from the 1950’s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

The Largest Lavender Farm In The Midwest Calls Washington Island Home
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The Largest Lavender Farm In The Midwest Calls Washington Island Home

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The Largest Lavender Farm In The Midwest Calls Washington Island Home

When Martine Anderson and her husband Edgar arrived on Washington Island it was love at first site. Anderson can remember the lilac bushes in bloom and the fragrant smell across the island on the northern tip of Door County.

Heartland Farm Sanctuary Rescues Animals and People
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Heartland Farm Sanctuary Rescues Animals and People

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Heartland Farm Sanctuary Rescues Animals and People

Nestled in the hills west of Madison is a barn like no other. Walk inside and you’ll see organized chaos that includes critters and caretakers. One of the animals, Lily the potbelly pig, arrived a few years ago when she was too heavy to walk and had to be brought in on a sled.

Wisconsin Life #405: “From the Heart”
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Wisconsin Life #405: “From the Heart”

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Wisconsin Life #405: “From the Heart”

This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of Dana Barre and Heartland Farms, the only animal sanctuary in Wisconsin providing care for homeless farm animals.

Biologist Devotes Life To Wild Rice
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Biologist Devotes Life To Wild Rice

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Biologist Devotes Life To Wild Rice

Peter David knew little about wild rice when he began his job as a biologist for the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission. He’s since devoted his life to understanding and protecting Wisconsin’s rice.

Dan Green Fights To Change Native Stereotypes In La Crosse
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Dan Green Fights To Change Native Stereotypes In La Crosse

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Dan Green Fights To Change Native Stereotypes In La Crosse

The Hiawatha statue, also known as the “Big Indian,” in La Crosse’s Riverside Park is one of the most recognizable statues in the city. It’s also a controversial symbol for Native Americans, including members of the Ho-Chunk Nation who say it does not represent the history of Native American’s in the La Crosse area.

Camera In Hand, Artist’s Model Captures Urban Wildlife
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Camera In Hand, Artist’s Model Captures Urban Wildlife

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Camera In Hand, Artist’s Model Captures Urban Wildlife

For a self-described “city girl”, Mary Lee Agnew spends a lot of time in nature. As an artist’s model, Agnew commuted at all times of the day to art classes around Milwaukee by bike.

Visitors Take Self-Guided Tour Of Downtown La Crosse Using A Cell Phone
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Visitors Take Self-Guided Tour Of Downtown La Crosse Using A Cell Phone

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Visitors Take Self-Guided Tour Of Downtown La Crosse Using A Cell Phone

In La Crosse they call their downtown: “Historic Downtown.” But a new innovative and interactive tour asks whose history is being told there. The project is called “Hear Here” and as executive director Ariel Beaujot explains, “This is not telling a certain story of downtown.

Waunakee Teen Conquers The Rubik’s Cube
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Waunakee Teen Conquers The Rubik’s Cube

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Waunakee Teen Conquers The Rubik’s Cube

If you lived through the 1980’s, you might remember the Rubik’s Cube. Each side of this puzzle contains nine squares in six different colors. The goal is to twist the layers of the cube until each face is a solid color.

Glass Blowers Use Ancient Technique To Create Their Glass Art
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Glass Blowers Use Ancient Technique To Create Their Glass Art

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Glass Blowers Use Ancient Technique To Create Their Glass Art

Oulu is a small town sandwiched between Highway 13 and Highway 2 in northern Wisconsin, just north of Brule. Originally it was settled entirely by Finnish immigrants, including Sue Vojacek’s grandfather.