Snowboarding with the older boys: A parent’s lesson on letting go
The quiet, snowy days of winter have a way of compelling us to reflect on our lives. For writer Jill ...
Preserving collections and saving cats: Inside Redner’s Rescued Cat Figurine Mewseum
Cats are special companions to many people, including Shawn and Hilary Redner. The couple love cats so much they created ...
’32 Expatriates, Pakistanis and Indians’: Coming together over a game of cricket in Madison
Sports have a special way of bringing a diverse group of people together, even if the fans aren’t rooting for ...
Skating into the past: A chilly adventure on the Milwaukee River
People do a lot to make the best of Wisconsin’s brutal winters. Some strap on some snowshoes or hit the ...
A miracle in Milwaukee: Oprah’s best Christmas
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is known for so many things. There’s her long-running talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show," her ...
Wisconsin 101: Synagogue Window of Sheboygan
In the early 20th century, millions of Jewish people fled Russia due to persecution and poor quality of life. Some ...
An awkward first date and a second chance: Falling in love with The Lakatos
Though Steve and Emily Lakatos of Green Bay, Wisconsin met in their 30s, they both found out that it’s near ...
Former WNBA star Janel McCarville returns to central Wisconsin high school to coach basketball
In 2022, Janel McCarville played her last game in the Swedish professional women's basketball league. In her later seasons, the ...
Preserving a memory: A meditation on home and memorial benches
When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, how do we choose to preserve the memory of that person? Radio ...
Wisconsin Life: Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton
In the season finale of Wisconsin Life, Angela Fitzgerald visits Blackhawk Ski Club in Middleton, a non-profit dedicated to teaching ...
Tubas in Wisconsin: Getting down to brass tacks
We recently received a question from Elizabeth Renner of Madison. She asked us, "Why are tubas such a prominent part ...
Madison woman empowers Black families through nonprofit Urban Triage
Established by social change maker Brandi Grayson, Urban Triage has been at the forefront of empowering Black families throughout Madison. ...
‘Mark’ing a tradition, 40-years and counting
Mark Hendrickson, Mark Hanson and Mark Johnson are best friends. The three Marks are like any group of friends - ...
Come opening day: A hunter’s reflection from the woods
Deer hunters across the state are gearing up for another gun season opener, with hopes of getting that big buck. ...
Wisconsin Life: Holi Festival of Colors in Wausau
Angela Fitzgerald visits the Holi Festival of Colors at the Monk Botanical Gardens in Wausau, hosted by the Indian Society ...