Why Isn’t The UP Part Of Wisconsin?
Geographically, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is only connected to the Lower Peninsula by a bridge. With Wisconsin, it shares ...
An Exciting Development, CRISPR Lets UW-Madison Researchers Edit Genes
In the last decade, scientists have made incredible strides in understanding the world around us. From taking the first photo of ...
Not So Mysterious: Past And Present Masonic Temples Build Community
There are several Masonic Lodges of Freemasons in the Northwoods, but the network has always had an air of mystery. ...
The Search For The Synthesizers Behind The ‘All Things Considered’ Theme
Don Voegeli wrote one of the most famous songs in public radio history — the theme for NPR's "All Things Considered — ...
How Did Polka Become A Dance And Tradition? You Betcha We Have An Answer!
Wisconsin seems to have a pretty good sense of humor about its clichés. Beer? Brats? Cheese? And if we’re making a ...
Peddling A Paper City: How Madison Became Wisconsin’s Capital
If you've spent any time at the Wisconsin state Capitol building, you know it's majestic, both inside and out. It's ...
Who’s Behind The Handmade Ornaments Adorning The Wisconsin Capitol Holiday Tree?
With the holidays right around the corner, WPR's Andrea Anderson was talking about all things festive — Christmas trees, twinkling ...
Why Do People Wear Cheeseheads?
Many Wisconsinites have personal reasons for plopping giant triangles of yellow foam on their heads or wearing wedge earrings to ...
The Regal Fritillary Is In Danger Of Going Extinct. Why Haven’t More People Heard Of It?
WHYsconsin received a question from listener Rachel Potter of Fitchburg wondering, "Why don’t more Wisconsinites know about the majestic regal ...
Appointed Or Elected: Why Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Are Voted In
In the system of checks and balances, the third branch is key. Made up of the supreme, appellate, circuit and ...
