Remembering when The Fendermen took Stoughton to the top of the charts
What are some of your early rock ‘n’ roll memories? For Stoughton’s Bill Amundson, there’s one that happened REALLY close ...
Meet the real John Wick of Mazomanie, Wisconsin
You know the action movie character John Wick? The assassin who avenges the death of his dog? Well, did you ...
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 ...
From Elvis to NASA: Reliving unique childhood memories with The Fahertys
There are memories that you hold dear to your heart, knowing you'll never experience those often simple moments again. Change ...
Little known truths about lilies of the valley
Lilies of the valley are often considered a beautiful, yet high-maintenance plant. For writer Nancy Jorgenson, they will forever connect ...
‘The spring renewal Jew’: Father reflects on family and faith while celebrating Passover
Jewish people around the world are in the midst of celebrating Passover. The holiday opens with a Seder meal and ...
Building community and finding purpose with Yazmin Lopez of Katharisma Cleaning
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR's "Wisconsin Life" shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and ...
Wisconsin as the happiest state? Look to Norway!
People find happiness in all sorts of ways: listening to music, hiking or spending quality time with loved ones. But ...
‘It happened to me’: Doula Tamara Thompson on losing a child
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better ...
‘All power to the pregnant people’: Waukesha’s Tamara Thompson on life as a doula
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better ...
Early mornings and the hard work ethic: Life on the farm with the Bordeleaus
Life on the farm used to be a common experience for many in this state. But with the number of ...
Madison community organizer Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores on police accountability
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR's "Wisconsin Life" shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and ...
‘Nothing is impossible’: Madison’s Samantha Green driven by change and camping dreams
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR's "Wisconsin Life" shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and ...
When one door closes, another one opens just down the road
As the saying goes – home is where the heart is. But for writer BJ Hollars, it’s a little more ...
Travel inspires tiny nail art painted by Katalina Sanchez of Graffiti Nail Salon
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR's "Wisconsin Life" shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and ...