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Wisconsin native Meinhardt Raabe made lasting impression as coroner in ‘The Wizard Of Oz’

“The Wizard Of Oz” is a beloved, iconic film that has captivated generations of fans. Author Dean Robbins of Madison tells the story of Farmington, Wisconsin native, Meinhardt Raabe, whose 13-second role as the coroner in the movie was part of a long and fulfilling life.

Rice Lake sprinter Kenny Bednarek confident going into his second Olympic Games

Sprinter Kenny Bednarek can outrun the fastest athletes in the world. But before the track and field star won a silver medal in the men’s 200 meter event in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, he was a kid racing his brother in Rice Lake. And now, he's running in his second Summer Olympic Games. In Paris, he’ll be competing in the men’s track and field 100m and 200m events.

‘Feeling of freedom’: Wisconsin sailor Stephanie Roble to make second Olympic appearance

Two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble talks about the joys of sailing as well as her roots on Wisconsin's Lake Beulah. The East Troy native is competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics Games in Paris in sailing on a 49erFX boat with teammate Maggie Shea of Illinois.

Chef Dan Jacobs does Wisconsin proud on ‘Top Chef’

Dan Jacobs has received numerous accolades as a chef in Milwaukee, including as a James Beard Award semifinalist. He's cofounder of the American-Chinese restaurant DanDan and fine dining spot EsterEv. Jacobs became the hometown hero on the most recent season of "Top Chef: Wisconsin." He talked with Steve Gotcher of WPR's "BETA" about representing the city of Milwaukee on the show, while also bringing awareness to Kennedy's Disease, which he's had since 2016.

Telling stories and casting spells: Pfister Hotel’s Artist in Residence Heidi Parkes on her diary quilts

With a mother who painted, a father who woodworked and a grandmother who went to art school, it’s no surprise Heidi Parkes has always been creative. She remembers spending evenings coloring in the kitchen as her mom made dinner.