‘Good service and honest repairs’: The owners of Dutch’s Auto Service talk car repair in a male-dominated industry
The auto repair industry is dominated by men. But on Madison’s northside, Dutch’s Auto Service veers from that reality. As ...
A big scavenger hunt for tiny Wisconsin landmarks
Ken Fager never expected to be known for 3D printing. But almost five years after its inception, his #MiniWI (pronounced ...
Leslie Schroeder’s flax-to-linen dream weaves its way into Wisconsin
Leslie Schroeder has a dream. That dream is to have a flax-to-linen textile industry in Wisconsin. Inspired by the local ...
‘Patina is who I am’: Adrian Molitor’s journey to restoring historic hardwood floors in Madison
Adrian Molitor knows a thing or two about hardwood floors. With his Madison-based business, Molitor Traditional Flooring, he’s restored historic ...
‘A decent proposal’: Madison storyteller embraces spontaneity and love
When people feel stuck in life, they may seek out new friends or hobbies. When Jen Rubin of Madison was ...
Birds of a feather: Longtime friends count cranes together in Wisconsin
One day each spring, volunteers around Wisconsin get up at dawn to participate in the International Crane Foundation's Annual Midwest ...
With war raging, ballroom dance connects Ukrainians in Wisconsin to their home
Pairs of dancers glide across the floor at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Madison. Couples sway their hips as ...
A peek inside Madison’s historic Kennedy Manor apartments
Most of the folks who live on Langdon Street along Madison’s Lake Mendota are short-timers: students or young professionals. But ...
More than you bargained for: Deals and camaraderie at Madison’s Dig & Save
Ever wonder where your donated stuff goes if it doesn’t sell? If you donated it to a St. Vincent de ...
Martial Arts Elvis: When the King broke up a fight in Madison
Throughout his career, Elvis Presley mastered so many talents. He was a musician, actor, dancer and — of course — ...
Dungeons & Dragons players celebrate 50 years of friendship and fantasy in Wisconsin
Fifty years ago, the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons was released. Since 1974, the game has been played by ...
Revitalizing ‘Spaghetti Corners’: Sam Brown’s vision for Madison’s Greenbush neighborhood
Madison’s Greenbush Neighborhood has a rich history that many people have forgotten. But as Maria Brunetta tells us, business owner ...
‘Your stuffed animals only drink tears’: A mom’s proud moment in teaching emotions
One day, Ali Muldrow of Madison, Wisconsin realized she was using some of the same catchphrases on her daughters that ...
Gratitude for the ‘enemy’: Memories of crossing the Rhine River during WWII
When serving in World War II, 101-year-old Tom Sitter of Madison, Wisconsin didn't expect to fight his own countrymen. Though ...
Wisconsin 101: Smart Studios Banner
In the Wisconsin Historical Society collection, there’s a dark, surreal black and red banner. It’s painted with a chaotic collection ...