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Milwaukee Art Museum To Take Over County Buildings

March 10, 2016 - 5:40pm

The Milwaukee Art Museum will take over ownership of its lakefront buildings and a nearby garage from Milwaukee County in a deal announced this week.

The property that's part of the deal is estimated to be worth nearly $29 million.

The museum won't pay cash for the structures. Instead, museum...

What Science Can Tell Us About Risk, And How We Can Become Better Risk-Takers

March 10, 2016 - 3:30pm

When it comes to taking risks, it seems like not all of us are created equal. Some of us will jump at the chance to pick up and move across the country, or jump out of an airplane...while others seem to shy away from risk, preferring the comfort and stability...

Wisconsin Cheese Crowned World Champion

March 10, 2016 - 6:30am

A U.S. cheese has won the World Championship Cheese Contest for the first time since 1988 — and, perhaps unsurprisingly, it's a cheese made in Monroe, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Life: Specimens From George Washington Carver Discovered At UW-Madison

March 7, 2016 - 4:15pm

On today’s Wisconsin Life we’ll be learning about a recent discovery at the Wisconsin State Herbarium: Century-old research specimens collected by the historically prominent scientist, George Washington Carver.

Tofu Veggie Stir Fry

March 5, 2016 - 8:00am

Cut tofu into 3/4-inch cubes; place in a shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and crushed red pepper. Pour over tofu. Cover and marinate for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade. In a large skillet, heat 3 teaspoons canola oil over...

A Look At Musicians Who Have Brought Aldo Leopold's Words To Life Through Song

March 3, 2016 - 12:05pm

People will be celebrating the "Father of Conservation" and his influential vision of a "land ethic" over the next few days during Aldo Leopold Weekend.

As an educator, forester, philosopher, and lover of the outdoors, Leopold has inspired generations of conservationists and authors — as well as a...

A Yarn Whisperer's Search For The Perfect Skein

March 3, 2016 - 6:00am

A decade and a half ago, Clara Parkes traded a Silicon Valley career for a farmhouse in Maine and devoted herself to building a quiet, creative life on the Maine coast. "Right before the first tech bubble in San Francisco, I was seeing this split between the personal expressive, creative...

Wisconsin Life: Finding Leopold

February 29, 2016 - 4:15pm

On today’s Wisconsin Life we talk to an author about the impact Aldo Leopold has had on our way of life.

And The Oscar Goes To: Books!

February 29, 2016 - 2:00pm

"Spotlight," a film highlighting the Pulitzer Prize-winning work of Boston Globe reporters to expose a sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church, took home the Oscar for best picture at Sunday’s 88th Academy Awards. It was nominated in six total categories. Independent bookstore owner, Daniel Goldin said it was a...

Students Leap Frog Into Spring In Once Annual Ripon Musical Review

February 29, 2016 - 9:50am

Ripon College students leap frog across the stage in the 1951 Ver Adest performance at Ripon College.

Ver Adest, Latin for "spring is here," entertained students and the community with elaborate student-performed (and often student-written) songs, comedy, and dance reviews. The shows began in 1946 and continued until 1957....

Chicken-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

February 27, 2016 - 8:00am

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, cumin and salt. Stir in chicken, cilantro, and red peppers.

Wisconsin Life: The Ups And Downs Of Winter

February 22, 2016 - 4:15pm

Winter is full of its ups and downs, both in our moods and in the temperatures. Helene Phelps reminds us what is so wonderful about these dips and swings.

Remembering When Eric Heiden Speed Skated Into Olympic History

February 22, 2016 - 9:30am

On Feb. 23, 1980, Wisconsin speed skater Eric Heiden won gold in the 10,000-meter race at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics, setting a world record for his time and nabbing his fifth gold medal of the games. He was the first athlete in Olympic history to win five individual gold...

Red Lentil Hummus

February 20, 2016 - 8:00am

In a medium saucepan, set over medium heat, combine the lentils, water, garlic cloves and peel from 1/2 lemon. Bring to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until the water has evaporated and the lentils are thoroughly cook. (If a very small amount of...

Teaching Refugees To Read And Write In Milwaukee

February 18, 2016 - 9:00am

After escaping trauma in their homeland, refugees who settle in Wisconsin have to navigate a new way of life. They learn a new language, new customs, and new social cues. Many refugees count on places like Milwaukee’s International Learning Center to educate them.

"When you go to a foreign...

Wisconsin Group Creates Book Club To Remember Korean War Veterans

February 17, 2016 - 2:00pm

Korea is often refered to as America's forgotten war, overshadowed both in historical writings and popular culture by World War II and Vietnam. But one Wisconsin veterans’ organization is trying to draw attention to the stories of those who fought in Korea with a new book club. Stars and Stripes...

How And Why Soda Companies Sponsor Scientific Studies

February 17, 2016 - 12:50pm

Back in December, a purportedly scientific research group called the Global Energy Balance Network announced that it was shutting down. Four months prior, The New York Times had reported that the group was funded by Coca-Cola, with the express goal of downplaying the link between the sugary drink and a...

Woman Strives For GED Decades After High School

February 17, 2016 - 6:30am

Ruth came to her local literacy council for help in reading to eventually earn her GED. She was soon paired up with her tutor Bonnie.

"First when I got here I had problems with reading, understanding," says Ruth.

Bonnie began volunteering as a literacy tutor after seeing a notice in...

Comedian Coaches How To Better Communicate Using Improv Principles

February 16, 2016 - 4:00pm

A comedian is taking what she learned from the legendary improv comedy group Second City in Chicago off the stage and into the real world to help people learn to be better communicators. "When I went to Second City to train, I really thought I’d be funnier or wittier --...

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Milwaukee Art Museum To Take Over County Buildings

What Science Can Tell Us About Risk, And How We Can Become Better Risk-Takers

Wisconsin Cheese Crowned World Champion

Wisconsin Life: Specimens From George Washington Carver Discovered At UW-Madison

Tofu Veggie Stir Fry

A Look At Musicians Who Have Brought Aldo Leopold's Words To Life Through Song

A Yarn Whisperer's Search For The Perfect Skein

Wisconsin Life: Finding Leopold

And The Oscar Goes To: Books!

Students Leap Frog Into Spring In Once Annual Ripon Musical Review

Chicken-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Wisconsin Life: The Ups And Downs Of Winter

Remembering When Eric Heiden Speed Skated Into Olympic History

Red Lentil Hummus

Teaching Refugees To Read And Write In Milwaukee

Wisconsin Group Creates Book Club To Remember Korean War Veterans

How And Why Soda Companies Sponsor Scientific Studies

Woman Strives For GED Decades After High School

Comedian Coaches How To Better Communicate Using Improv Principles

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