We learn what more ancient canoe discoveries in Madison’s Lake Mendota say about life in the area thousands of years ago. A Hmong-American chef talks about her journey from central Wisconsin to winning national awards. Plus, a look at two new rhinos living in the Milwaukee zoo.
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More ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota
Six more ancient dugout canoes have been found in Lake Mendota this year, putting the total at 16 canoes and revealing a “parking spot that’s been used for millennia.” Archaeologists share what we’re learning from the new discoveries.
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Wisconsin-born chef wins 2025 Restaurant of the Year
Food and Wine magazine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year is a small Hmong-American restaurant in the Twin Cities called Diane’s Place. Executive chef Diane Moua grew up on a farm in central Wisconsin. We talk with her about her food journey.
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Two Eastern black rhinos arrive at Milwaukee zoo
The Milwaukee County Zoo welcomed two Eastern black rhinos recently to live in a new rhino care center. These two critically endangered rhinos have been moved to Wisconsin as a potential breeding pair. We hear from the zoo director about the future of this species.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Tamara Thomsen Guest
- Larry Plucinski Guest
- Diane Moua Guest
- Amos Morris Guest
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
