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Monticello Man Has A Passion For Farming And The Blues

Jimmy Voegeli seems to have lived the classic Wisconsin farm story.  “Like most kids, we were in a tractor by ...

Wisconsin 101: Fromm’s Fashionable Furs From Wausau

In the early decades of the 20th century, it was fashionable to use fox fur on everything from scarfs, capes, and ...

Harvesting History

Fall is harvest time in Wisconsin. It’s a time of year that reminds historian John Gurda of his own family ...

Jay Anderson’s Life In Music And Food

It’s hard to imagine that any musician could be as prolific as Jay Anderson. The saxophonist performs nearly every night, ...

Wisconsin Life #405: “From the Heart”

This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of Dana Barre and Heartland Farms, the ...

Wisconsin 101: Pillow Sham Celebrates Service In CCC

Created in 1933, Rose Mary Drab created a pillow sham to honor her brother Edward’s service in the Civilian Conservation Corps ...

Hamlin Garland, Wisconsin’s Son Of The Middle Border

A prolific writers of novels, short stories, and essays, Wisconsin-born writer Hamlin Garland broke with the romanticism of his time ...

Wandering Brings Sifting And Winnowing Into Focus

Abe Lincoln may draw all the photos from eager grads on UW-Madison’s Bascom Hill… but there’s a plaque nearby with ...