Those traitorous Scandinavian languages: Don’t be suspected!
The United States is a nation of immigrants and the pressure to assimilate can be great. Some people are compelled ...
With her app HmongPhrases, Madison woman works to keep Hmong language alive
Eau Claire resident Tifanie Moua grew up speaking Hmong with her family. But as she got older, she started to ...
Comedian Charlie Berens writes best-selling book about surviving in the Midwest
Wisconsin comedian and host of the "Manitowoc Minute," Charlie Berens is at it again; this time with his first book landing ...
The hunt for the perfect winter coat
With long cold winters, many of us develop a deep and sometimes fraught relationship with our winter gear. Christi Clancy ...
Small talk about the weather: A competitive sport in Wisconsin
Comedian Esteban Touma is taking time to reflect on cold weather in Wisconsin. Born and raised in Ecuador, the state's ...
Olympic curler Matt Hamilton surprises Sun Prairie boy on backyard rink
There's something kind of magical about watching the Olympics — the competition, the diversity, the sportsmanship and camaraderie. Four years ...
Pulaski native Deedra Irwin makes Olympic debut in biathlon
If you’re competing in the biathlon at the Olympics, you have to be really good at not just one, but ...
In Sauk County, a conservationist helps farmers transition to managed grazing
Serge Koenig has served Sauk County, Wisconsin, for nearly 30 years as a county conservationist. He’s seen numerous changes throughout ...
A squirrel tale: A chance encounter offers a reflection on the importance of play
I opened my jacket as I walked, odd for mid-winter, but the warmth of a January thaw was welcome. I ...
Madison-based author puts Black history in perspective
Joyce Salter Johnson has loved history her entire life. But as a descendant of people who were enslaved, the Madison ...
‘Dying From COVID Is Not Pretty’: A poet grieves the loss of her sister
Pam Gustafson of Milwaukee loves to write poetry. It helps her process everything she reads and sees in her life, ...
A Bit Of Wisconsin In The Big Apple: Cheering For The Packers At Tom and Jerry’s
It’s pretty well established that Packers fans travel well. Just scan the crowd at any opponent’s stadium, and you’ll see ...
Hmong New Year Celebrations Return To Wisconsin
Like many festivities, Hmong New Year celebrations were put on hold in the first year of the pandemic. Some gatherings ...
Dear Abby, Ask Ann Landers And Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Legendary advice columnists Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren dished out wise and witty advice to millions of readers for ...
Dogsledding In Northern Wisconsin
Dogsledding has been a family affair for writer Julie Buckles. She and her husband, Charly Ray, caught the bug when ...