Culture
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Ecologies of love: Writer Heather Swan on new book, ‘Where the Grass Still Sings’
Heather Swan’s new book, “Where the Grass Still Sings: Stories of Insects and Interconnection,” is a richly illustrated celebration of the tiny creatures that play such crucial roles in our eco-systems.
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‘Feeling of freedom’: Wisconsin sailor Stephanie Roble to make second Olympic appearance
Two-time Olympian Stephanie Roble talks about the joys of sailing as well as her roots on Wisconsin’s Lake Beulah. The East Troy native is competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics […]
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GRIDLIFE brings a new motorsports and music festival to Wisconsin
The inaugural Summer Apex festival will take place July 26-28 at Road America in Elkhart Lake.
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A Wisconsin composer’s work is all over the internet. Why? He gives it away for free.
Kevin MacLeod has written more than 2,000 pieces of music. Since they’re all free to use, many of his songs are staples of the online video space.
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Sobriety as a gift: A conversation with The Plagemans
There are many elements of Wisconsin culture to boast of. But one that we’re notorious for is so connected to everyday life that it’s difficult to realize when it has […]
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Could the discovery of ancient canoes lead researchers to an underwater Indigenous village?
Canoes found in Madison’s Lake Mendota are among the oldest boats ever discovered in North America. But researchers say they’ve only cracked the surface of what’s left to learn from the discovery.
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Some RNC delegates are stuck at Milwaukee airport due to global tech outage
Many of the law enforcement, media members and delegates who were in Milwaukee from across the nation for the four-day convention left on Friday.
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Raising a gold medalist: A parent’s playbook for the unplanned Olympian
The world’s best athletes will soon be descending upon the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Watching thousands of runners, swimmers and gymnasts enter the stadium for the Opening Ceremony […]
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2 Wisconsin pitmasters battle it out in ‘BBQ Brawl’
Chefs Elena Terry and Ashley Turner say they’re excited to represent Wisconsin in the latest season of Food Network’s barbecue cooking competition.
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A chamber of delights: From ‘Angry Mozart’ to students paired with pros
Two music educators and one student join WPR’s “Morning Edition” to talk about their experiences with the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra and the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra.