Culture
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How a tiny Wisconsin village went viral nearly 60 years ago
When Winneconne was left off the state highway map, the village seceded from Wisconsin. The stunt made national news and is still celebrated at the annual Sovereign State Days.
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The goose pond: Finding healing in presence
Sometimes, an ordinary experience surprises us — turning the mundane into something extraordinary. Writer Crystal Chan felt this on a walk she took in her neighborhood with a friend, reminding […]
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Zorba Paster: Riding an e-bike is not cheating
Are you cheating on your workout and compromising your fitness levels by using an e-bike? Just hop on one before you decide.
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‘We miss him sorely’: Remembering Milwaukee firefighter Doran Kemp Jr.
There are many stories Doran Kemp Sr. loves to tell about his son. From their trips across the globe, to sitting court-side at Milwaukee Bucks games, to playing basketball on […]
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Chicago’s ARC Music Festival tells the story of house music
To help tell the story of House and Techno In Chicago Nick Karounos, John Curley, and Stuart Hackley founded the ARC Music festival in 2021, which has been held on Labor Day weekend each year since.
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UW-Madison students show gratitude for program that expands study abroad access
The UW-Madison Global Gateway Initiative awards donor-funded scholarships to eligible students to participate in three week-long intensive academic and cultural programs in one of three global locations.
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Listening with the world in ’32 Sounds’
Filmmaker Sam Green takes WPR’s “BETA” on a visual and aural journey through the sounds that shape our world and how we relate to them.
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Elaine May, ‘the godmother of modern American comedy’
Author Carrie Courogen chronicles the history of one of the most creative and talented improv comedians and directors of the 20th century with her book, “Miss May Does Not Exist: The Life and Work of Elaine May, Hollywood’s Hidden Genius.”
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Author Rachel Kushner on her novel, ‘Creation Lake’
Rachel Kushner’s latest novel, “Creation Lake” bears all the hallmarks of her literary legacy. It’s big on ideas, fast on pacing and features her remarkable prose and another fascinating protagonist […]
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Meet the Janesville microphone maker capturing kicks and goals around the world
Waves are everywhere: they make up light, color and heat. In a very literal sense, waves connect us all. And there are so many ways these waves can change before […]