Author: mreppen@wisc.edu

Paint from the Inner City Arts Council Mural begins to chip from weathering since its creation in 1984. 
Photo by: Aimee Katz

Bronzeville’s Brush Strokes

A renowned Milwaukee mural represents a neighborhood’s plight and pride

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Downstairs in the basement, children work with their peers and teachers in Punjabi classes. The kids learn to read, write and speak the language.
Photo by: Aimee Katz

Renewing Optimism

After a tragic shooting, Sikh community reaches out

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A Wisconsin native, Josh Thompson is now pursuing his passion as a country music artist in Nashville.

Wisconsin Sound

Singer Josh Thompson shares his journey of making Midwest memories into country melodies

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Slaying Shakespeare

Slaying Shakespeare

Prison arts program ends after enriching lives

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Rising Above

Rising Above

One mother’s journey to transcend poverty

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The Cloud Room, where Lee Ann Dzelzkalns leads her private sound journeys, surrounds the participant with her instruments. 
Photo by: Stephanie Wezelman

Mindful Music

Lee Ann Dzelzkalns heals through sound

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Photo by: Molly Reppen

Lutefisk Links Norwegians in Wisconsin to their Past and Present

Lutefisk links Norwegians in Wisconsin to both their past and present

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A turtle painted by local tribe members displays the Oneida Nation's circle of annual celebrations featuring seasonal food.

Oneidans Join in Food as Celebration

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A newly born calf at one of the two Sassy Cow Creamery farms enjoys the brisk fall air.

Sassy and Fabulous

How Sassy Cows create quality from creamery to cart

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Camp Experience for All

Camp Experience for All

At Holiday Home Camp in Lake Geneva, every kid gets a chance to camp

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