Fun Features in Our Current Issue…
At Home in the Dome. A Franklin man stepped into the Basilica of
St. Josaphat and became enthralled with the landmark’s history.
He’s One Star Pupil. When NASA needed “one of our finest”, this
Tomah science teacher became part of the U.S. space program.
Courtesy of the Basilica of St. Josaphat
Singing to a Cow? You betcha! In the late 1800s, the country’s most famous farmer put her unconventional dairy practices to work.
Let’s Hit the Road! Come along to the northwest corner of the state
for a taste of wild waterways and wild rice.
Going the Distance. Little did a Beloit boy realize that his friendly
corner grocer had spoiled the Packers’ perfect first season.
Julie Gilkay
Open-and-Shut Case. Ornamental shutters salvaged from a family’s 19th-century home in Stevens Point have returned to stay.
Stitches in Time. Repairing a cherished quilt rekindles memories of the family who wrapped themselves in this treasured heirloom.
Meet the Egg Roll Chick. This energetic entrepreneur’s golden fried goodies are in deep demand at her funky Holcombe shop.
Jeff Kunkel
The Community Table. For decades, this Greenleaf diner has treated customers like family with its scratch-made food and friendly service.
Her Piece of Quiet. A restful retreat near Mercer gives an elementary
school principal a tranquil space to relax and unwind.
“At the Beets, All of Us.” Grandma’s diary about early days on the
farm details the hard labor it took to bring a root crop to market.
Jeff Richter
Inside Every Issue…
On the Wild Side—by Tom Davis
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My Favorite Ma & Pa Restaurant
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Wisconsin-themed Crossword
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What's Cookin' in Wisconsin
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Window on Wisconsin—reader submissions
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Wiscon-Scenes—professional photography
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The Big Picture—fold-out panorama
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Where's the W? Contest
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Short Memories
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Vintage Views