Have you been tasked with buying wine for the Thanksgiving meal? Don’t know where to start? We talk with two wine experts and business owners about how to choose the best wine for a meal or gift.

How to purchase wine for the holidays

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We learn more about advance care planning amid Healthcare Decisions Week. Then, two experts from Wisconsin Medigap Helpline walk you through signing up for Medicare after turning 65.

Advance care directive awareness; Your Medicare guide at 65

A brood of periodical cicadas that call part of Wisconsin home is emerging for the first time in 17 years this spring. We cover all things cicada with one of our favorite entomologists. Find the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab here. Learn more about cicadas here. Help map periodical cicadas in Wisconsin by visiting this link.

Insect update: Return of the cicadas

We hear how libraries in Wisconsin are constantly evolving to meet patrons’ needs. Then, recipes for food that would fit right into the hit 1970s show “Happy Days.”

Checking in with our libraries; Eat like the characters of ‘Happy Days’ with this new cookbook

Gluteal tendinopathy might be the cause of pain in the hips and buttocks. It’s common in women over 40, and often is accompanied by lower back pain. Our physical therapists return to talk about gluteal tendinopathy diagnosis and treatment.

Physical therapy: Pain in the glutes and hips

The air temperatures may be warm but that doesn’t mean your soil is ready for planting. We talk with nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about what we can do to heat up the soil faster. We also look at April gardening chores. Get more info on Melinda’s free webinars with Wisconsin Public Libraries here.

How to purchase wine for the holidays

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