Wisconsin Life

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Wisconsin Life celebrates the people, places, history and culture of the state. Come with us as we kayak the Mississippi River, interview musicians in Milwaukee, and bake pasties in Rhinelander. We connect you with diverse people and ideas through short stories updated twice a week.

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Joni Mitchell Skates On Lake Mendota—And Into Music History

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11/05/21 • 4 min

This story brings together a mid-winter ice storm, the southeast shore of Lake Mendota in Madison, ice skating, and a series of photographs that became a record album cover. Dean Robbins takes us back in time to a cold February photo session on the bleak frozen lake. Writer Dean Robbins and producer Steve Gotcher bring us the story. (This story originally aired on January 18, 2019.)

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Paddling Through The Pandemic

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11/03/21 • 2 min

During times of stress and uncertainty, we look for sources of comfort and connection. During the pandemic, that has come in the form of two inflatable kayaks for Mixee Vang of Sun Prairie and her family. She shares their story.

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Tilia The Conservation Dog: Sniffing Out Invasives In Wisconsin

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11/17/21 • 4 min

The Mequon Nature Preserve north of Milwaukee is home to Wisconsin’s first conservation dog, Tilia. WPR’s Mary Kate McCoy recently traveled there to learn how they’re harnessing Tilia’s powerful sense of smell to reach their conservation goals.

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Love of daughters, cooking fuels Angela Morgan of Food Junkies Catering

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03/08/24 • -1 min

Angela Morgan of Madison was feeling uninspired in her job a few years back. It was too rigid. So, she decided to take a huge risk and started her own business: Food Junkies Catering. In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of Morgan and five other women working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin.

Hmong New Year Celebrations Return To Wisconsin

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01/19/22 • -1 min

Like many festivities, Hmong New Year celebrations were put on hold in the first year of the pandemic. Some gatherings returned this last year, including a New Year celebration at Sheboygan North High School on November 27, 2021. As we continue to settle into 2022, Nkaujoua Xiong brings us the sounds and voices from that event.

‘Dying From COVID Is Not Pretty’: A poet grieves the loss of her sister

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01/26/22 • -1 min

Pam Gustafson of Milwaukee loves to write poetry. It helps her process everything she reads and sees in her life, since she can’t cry due to an autoimmune disorder. So when Gustafson’s sister died from COVID complications in May 2021, she couldn’t cry about it. To grieve, Gustafson wrote a poem.

Those traitorous Scandinavian languages: Don’t be suspected!

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03/04/22 • -1 min

The United States is a nation of immigrants and the pressure to assimilate can be great. Some people are compelled to speak English and leave other languages behind. Contributor Eric Dregni takes a look back at his own family’s relationship with language. Production by WPR’s Brad Kolberg.

Why are most Wisconsin waterfalls up north?

Wisconsin Life

06/03/22 • -1 min

Wisconsin is home to many spectacular waterfalls. And as exploring the state’s natural wonders has grown in popularity, one WHYsconsin listener wondered why the northern part of the state seems to have a monopoly on those waterfalls. WPR’s Andrea Anderson takes you up north to find out more about the waterfall’s geology and appeal. This story was produced by WPR’s John Davis.

A squirrel tale

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02/02/22 • -1 min

When writer Ron Weber decided to go for a walk, on a pleasant January day, he encountered an unexpected companion. Their shared journey was both amusing – and inspiring…offering Weber a thoughtful reflection on the importance of “play.”

A Bit Of Wisconsin In The Big Apple: Cheering For The Packers At Tom and Jerry’s

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01/21/22 • -1 min

It’s pretty well established that Packers fans travel well. Just scan the crowd at any opponent’s stadium, and you’ll see plenty of green and gold. But when writer and Wisconsin native Sandy Reitman wanted to just watch a game on TV with some other cheeseheads while living in New York City, she went looking for a Packers bar.

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How many episodes does Wisconsin Life have?

Wisconsin Life currently has 328 episodes available.

What topics does Wisconsin Life cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Wisconsin Life?

The episode title 'Joni Mitchell Skates On Lake Mendota—And Into Music History' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Wisconsin Life?

The average episode length on Wisconsin Life is 7 minutes.

How often are episodes of Wisconsin Life released?

Episodes of Wisconsin Life are typically released every 4 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Wisconsin Life?

The first episode of Wisconsin Life was released on Aug 13, 2021.

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