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One of the forefathers of surfing was from... Wisconsin?

October 25, 2021 - 4:00pm

A new exhibit at the Washburn Area Historical Society Museum celebrates one of the most legendary surfers of all time, who influenced the establishment and style of the sport: Tom Blake. Blake just so happened to be from Wisconsin. Blake's nephew joins the program to talk about his uncle's legacy.

Sesame Tofu with Broccoli

October 23, 2021 - 8:00am

Drain the tofu and let it rest on a towel or paper towel for a few minutes.

Bucks will receive championship rings before showdown against Nets: 'I can't wait to see it'

October 19, 2021 - 6:10am

The reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks will open their season Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks will get their rings and raise a banner before tip poff.

Author S. A. Cosby takes the American crime novel in new directions

October 16, 2021 - 11:00am

Novelist Shawn Cosby knows how to tell a story. And while tales of crime and punishment are his specialty, how he has emerged as an important voice in contemporary American literature has a plot just as enthralling.

Cult filmmakers Gordon Parks, Melvin Van Peebles used seminal films to transform the industry

October 16, 2021 - 11:00am

It's time for another installment of "Cult Filmmakers," featuring Ian Haydn Smith, the author of "Cult Filmmakers: 50 Movie Mavericks You Need to Know." Today we have a double feature: Haydn Smith talks about Gordon Parks and Melvin Van Peebles.

Miriam's Lentils

October 16, 2021 - 8:00am

Dice and fry 2 or 3 cooking onions

Culver's crowns Wisconsin butter burger king for a day with limited-time CurderBurger

October 15, 2021 - 5:00pm

In honor of National Cheese Curd Day, Culver's unveiled the limited-time CurderBurger. And customers came running.

With lead in NFC North, Packers prepare to face division rivals in Chicago

October 15, 2021 - 7:30am

This weekend, the Green Bay Packers will face the Chicago Bears for the first time this season. Both backed by Top 10 defenses, the rivals are vying for the top spot in the division.

Celebrando las artes y la cultura latinas: Conference features Latinx artists, filmmakers and musicians

October 13, 2021 - 7:00am

A mural by Milwaukee-born artist Reynaldo Hernandez

Filmmakers, artists, musicians and others will gather virtually this Friday to take part in the first Wisconsin Conference on Latinx Arts & Culture. We speak to the conference organizer about different parts of Latino culture and how state residents continue those traditions today.

Police are seeing fewer calls in Fox Valley community where neighbors help neighbors

October 12, 2021 - 5:40am

A home repair program in the Fox Valley may be having an impact on local crime rates.

Evers apologizes for Indian boarding schools, calls for investigation into history of schools in Wisconsin

October 11, 2021 - 2:20pm

Gov. Tony Evers attended an Indigenous Peoples' Day event hosted by Oneida Nation, where he signed an executive order apologizing for the state's role in supporting Indian boarding schools.

Joy Harjo finds spiritual understanding through music and poetry

October 9, 2021 - 11:00am

Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate of the United States

Joy Harjo never intended on becoming a poet. Yet, she is beginning her third term as the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States. As a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, she is the first Indigenous person to hold the post.

Musician. Composer. Painter. Actor. John Lurie is a man of many talents

October 9, 2021 - 11:00am

In his memoir, "The History of Bones," musician, composer, painter and actor John Lurie writes candidly and intimately about his creative achievements. Lurie talked to WPR's " BETA " about his work.

Author T.C. Boyle lets the chimps speak their evil in 'Talk to Me'

October 9, 2021 - 11:00am

Basing "Talk to Me" on the actual experiments of the '70s and '80s and using texts like Elizabeth Hess' " Nim Chimpsky " and Robert Fouts' " Next of Kin " that documented them, T.C. Boyle is primed to move past the surface level conceit of a love triangle and explore deeper philosophical questions about interspecies communication and consciousness.

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One of the forefathers of surfing was from... Wisconsin?

Sesame Tofu with Broccoli

Bucks will receive championship rings before showdown against Nets: 'I can't wait to see it'

Author S. A. Cosby takes the American crime novel in new directions

Cult filmmakers Gordon Parks, Melvin Van Peebles used seminal films to transform the industry

Miriam's Lentils

Culver's crowns Wisconsin butter burger king for a day with limited-time CurderBurger

With lead in NFC North, Packers prepare to face division rivals in Chicago

Celebrando las artes y la cultura latinas: Conference features Latinx artists, filmmakers and musicians

Police are seeing fewer calls in Fox Valley community where neighbors help neighbors

Evers apologizes for Indian boarding schools, calls for investigation into history of schools in Wisconsin

Joy Harjo finds spiritual understanding through music and poetry

Musician. Composer. Painter. Actor. John Lurie is a man of many talents

Author T.C. Boyle lets the chimps speak their evil in 'Talk to Me'

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