Wisconsin Life

Wisconsin’s state parks and golf courses are now open, but many other spring staples are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Milwaukee Brewers would normally be more than a month into their regular season by now. And down the road from Miller Park, the Milwaukee County Zoo would be bustling with activity. “We were

Musician and artist Lou Shields is much like the old school troubadours he sounds like. With his scraggly hair, work-jeans held up by suspenders, trademark Dobbs hats and work boots, Shields looks like the embodiment of a 1930s character from a John Steinbeck novel — and his sound goes along with that. Shields never rode

Moving to a new community can spark a host of challenges. Marisol Gonzalez of Madison shares a story about trying to win over her new neighbors with food and kindness. == Six years ago, I moved to a very white neighborhood. When we moved to that neighborhood, my husband told me that one of the

“Star Wars” is one of the most beloved movie franchises in the world. And a big part of those movies are the droids who fight alongside the Rebel Alliance and Resistance. There's BB-8, who made its debut in 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Then, of course, there are the original heroes C-3PO and R2-D2.

Wisconsin has a rich history in politics that has influenced many of the nation’s major political movements.  Contributor Eric Dregni takes a look at Wisconsin’s connection to socialism. === I grew up hearing how dangerous socialists were. After all, the Cold War against the U.S.S.R. could turn hot if we didn’t root out the communists

We’ve heard stories lately about people creating sidewalk and window art for neighbors passing by. A friend delivering flowers to a buddy who’s homebound. Teenagers running errands for the elderly. These acts of kindness can feel so simple, but right now, are touching us in much deeper ways. We asked our listeners to tell us

Many of us grow up questioning our parents’ methods and traditions, only to find ourselves embracing them later in life. That was definitely the case for writer Yia Lor. She tells us about her skepticism and love of her mother’s tea. == My Mother's Tea When I would get sick, my mother would rummage through

In the last decade, scientists have made incredible strides in understanding the world around us. From taking the first photo of a black hole to unearthing new fossils that better map the human family tree, these discoveries are often awe-inspiring.

CRISPR is one of those discoveries.

Every day after lunch, my son and I go for a walk. It’s one of the pleasant parts of our new routine during this weird, difficult time of staying home. Forrest is almost 9. We talk a lot about Fortnite, the online game where roving mercenaries battle one another. He gives me prompts: If you

People are using a lot of coping mechanisms to get through these days. For writer Jan Larson, it’s hope, faith, and love. == Today, March 24th, is my birthday. I could joke and claim the whole of Wisconsin shut down in celebration. Dancing in the streets to follow. But that wouldn’t be true. #SaferAtHome. Instead,