We meet two Wisconsin high schoolers with Olympic aspirations on the speed skating track. We also hear from a woman who adopts terminally ill children from the foster system. Plus, a look at how Ho-Chunk architecture is inspiring one sculptor’s work.
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Meet two high school speedskaters aiming for the Olympics
Milwaukee is set to host the U.S. Olympic Long Track Speedskating Trials in January. Meet two up-and-coming speedskaters who see this competition as one of their next steps towards qualifying for the Winter Games.
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<strong>Meet Wisconsin’s hospice mom</strong>
Cori and Mark Salchert have 13 children. They are biological parents of eight, and adoptive parents of five terminally ill children. Cori, a retired nurse, is known as the hospice mom. Her and her team of support, care for and love these terminally ill children until their last breath.Â
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New sculpture takes inspiration from ciiporoke, traditional Ho-Chunk dwellings
Ciiporoke, or wigwam-like structures, have a long history in Ho-Chunk culture. We learn about the significance of ciiporoke and what goes into making one with a Ho-Chunk artist and educator who recently unveiled “Hąąp Hogu,” an outdoor sculpture in Madison paying homage to ciiporoke.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Kieran Collins Guest
- Eliza Rhodehamel Guest
- Cori Salchert Guest
- Chloris Lowe Guest
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Richelle Wilson Producer
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
