Dark Winter Light
There’s something about winter light that isn’t like any other. Mike Paulus tells us about the things hidden and revealed ...
Every Drop Counts For Family Living Off The Grid
Carol Dunbar and her family live off the grid in northern Wisconsin. It has its challenges, but those challenges have ...
The Astronomy Behind The Fabled Star Of Bethlehem
One of the most fabled stars in human history, the Star of Bethlehem, is also one of the biggest mysteries. ...
One Man’s Love Affair With Ice Boating And Lake Mendota
Don Sanford feels a deep connection to water, from sailing to ice boating. His summers spent as a child on a ...
Wisconsin 101: Yerkes Telescope And The Birthplace Of Astrophysics
The 40-inch refracting telescope at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, contains the world’s largest refracting lenses. Built in 1895, the telescope ...
Hunter Still Drives Deer To Honor His Brothers
Ron Weber made his first drive as a teenager with his brothers. His brothers have since passed away but Weber ...
Natural and Organic Product Blogger Exposes Greenwashing
The expression “think globally, act locally” goes back a long while. And in today’s highly connected world it’s easier to ...
Furniture Maker Designs With Math
“I love waking up in the morning and coming to work.” It sounds a little odd at first, but Richard ...
Wisconsin Life #409: “Making Magic”
This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of Kim Souther, a classically trained cellist ...
The Quiet Rolls In
There are many reasons to hunt. For Mike Paulus, part of the appeal is the quiet. Things calm down right ...
Underdog UW-Barron County Competes For The Rube Goldberg National Title
Cartoonist Rube Goldberg rose to fame in the early 1900s for drawing whimsical cartoons that featured overly complicated machines designed ...
Madison Artist’s Canvas Is The Human Body
Dawn Marie Svanoe is an artist with a flair for the dramatics and who is known for her black-light makeup ...
Rowing For Muskie
For Jim Olson, there's nothing more peaceful than rowing around Crab Lake in his 14-foot boat, trailing three fishing lines ...
Wisconsin Life #408: “Creative Origins”
This collection of stories from people sharing their “Wisconsin Life” includes the story of a team of four UW-Barron engineering ...
Design Professor Creates Computer Game That Explores St. Croix River History
A sleepy cabin atop a river bluff seems an unlikely inspiration for a videogame. But it was there as an ...