Wisconsin farmer reflects on a life in agriculture in book of poems
The poetry in Daniel Smith’s book “Ancestral” reflects on life and farming in the Driftless area of southwestern Wisconsin. WPR’s ...
Motherhood: Reigniting a love for bedtime stories one book at a time
In a tribute to one of her favorite activities as a new mom, WPR’s Jenny Peek gives us an ode ...
Living (And Working) In Isolation During a Pandemic
Life in the era of COVID-19 is really weird right now. It’s tough. Sometimes it’s hilarious, sometimes it’s really scary. ...
River Water: One Man’s Lifelong Connection To The River
There’s something about particular landscapes that can really get into your soul. For Ed Erdmann, it’s the Mississippi. He’s spent ...
Wisconsin in Postcards
Wisconsin’s small town and rural landscapes take center stage in a photography project by two photographers. John Shimon and Julie ...
Performer Combines Hula Hooping And Fire Into Spectacular Show
Sarah Sparkles and the “Madison Fire Tribe” love, well… fire. Sarah also passionately loves hula hooping and has found a ...
Retired Teacher Records The History Of Her Community, One Stitch At A Time
Lois Lawton records the history of her community… one stitch at a time. Lois has spent decades hand-working personal needlepoint ...