You Can’t Go Home
Returning to your hometown after a long absence can be disappointing. But if you look hard enough, it’s possible to ...
WWI – Hortence Troutman, Nurse
One hundred years ago, Wisconsin went to war. In partnership with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum, we’re exploring stories of Wisconsin ...
Fresco Opera
The opera may not be for the masses, but Fresco Opera wants to give everyone a chance to experience opera, ...
Deep Net Smelting
Along the northern Wisconsin shores of Lake Superior, smelting is still a strong tradition. WPR’s Rich Kremer went to Superior ...
Venezuelan Artist Now Lives in Door County, Paints Scenes
A tromp l'oeil is a painting that creates an illusion of a three dimensional object, bringing life and depth to ...
Kite Flying In The Snow
Spring is here and the sight of kids flying kites at the park is a common scene. But have you ...
Rats
Critters invading a home is always annoying. But rats, well that’s something else altogether. Jill Quinn shares her experience.
Wildest Dreams
Sometimes just taking a few steps away from the buildings and cars of urban sprawl can reveal a break from ...
Wisconsin’s First Mountain Lion
161 years ago Wisconsin’s first mountain lion met its end, and that’s where our story begins. B.J. Hollars reveals the ...
The Cabin Up North
When I moved here six years ago from Nebraska, I was prepared for the Packers, the cheese, and the snow. ...
Rethinking Ownership
Twenty-five years ago, we moved onto our 1 1/2 acres just outside Manitowoc city limits and took Ownership of the land. ...
Somewhere Down the Line
In 1954, my older brother took the train to Junction City. Two years later, I traveled by bus to the ...
The Case Of The Two-Headed Calf
The Billboard had promised gasoline, sandwiches, and the opportunity to see a two-headed calf named "Heady". Standing in The Pit ...
It’s Us or Them
When my wife and I moved out into the sticks in central Wisconsin from about 30 years ago, we looked ...
Madison Woman Makes, Plays Unique Musical Instruments Called Handpans
The sound is unique and captivates the ear. Shaped like a UFO the handpan is a relative newcomer to the ...