Rebellious readers: Sisters reflect on their love of books
Beth Lo grew up spending most of her free time immersed in books. Now living with her sister Mai J. ...
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 ...
My Brother, Thomas: By Cierra Riederer
Earlier this year, “Wisconsin Life” started working with students at Monona Grove Liberal Arts Charter School, or MG21. The goal ...
Remembering Gene Purcell: My Brother’s Brief Stint As A Rock Star Manager
Gene Purcell dedicated almost his entire professional life to public media. His passion began in La Crosse, where he started ...
In The Midst Of A Pandemic, A New Life Brings Hope
Bringing a new life into this world is a blessing, and being able to share a newborn with family and ...
‘Every Single One Of Them Changed Lives’: 6 Nuns At Greenfield Convent Die Of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of more than 4000 in Wisconsin. This week, WPR is profiling some of ...
‘I Would Do Anything For Them’: Siblings Reflect On Separation
Family separation can be extremely traumatic, especially for children. At Camp To Belong-Wisconsin in Plymouth, brothers and sisters who have ...
Summer Camp Reunites Siblings Separated By Foster Care System
As groups of siblings sit around a large campfire, they begin to share stories while eating a few snacks. They’re ...
How Writing Letters Made One Woman a Writer
When was the last time you wrote a letter? Patti See’s mother made her write letters to her older sisters ...
Family Letters Reveal Story Of Farm Life In Wisconsin Over 20th Century
In the mid-1990s, Sara DeLuca received gift of letters from her aunt Margaret. The letters, written by the women in ...
Benedictine Sisters Weave Faith With Environmental Care
For a community of Benedictine nuns in Dane County, “going green” isn’t just a fad. It has roots dating back ...