by Andrea Potos | Apr 27, 2017 | Magazine Article
the laser brush we watchedburn soot off the gownof an ancient kore the Delphic light, siftedthrough the nets of the godsto fall on us the molten remains, darkand bitter, at the bottom of eachmorning’s tiny cup how, beside the piled fallen stonesof my grandfather’s...
by Shelby Deering | Apr 24, 2017 | Magazine Article
Much like its award-winning confections, Mayana Chocolate in Spooner is full of surprises. Run by husband-and-wife owners Daniel and Tamara Herskovic, Mayana Chocolates produces an array of handmade treats, including six signature chocolate bars that incorporate...
by Jason Smith | Apr 21, 2017 | Magazine Article
Taking its name from a storied intersection in downtown Eau Claire, a new literary magazine called Barstow & Grand promises to be the perfect complement to the city’s burgeoning arts and culture scene. Even though Eau Claire has “very blue-collar roots,” it still...
by Jason Smith | Apr 21, 2017 | Magazine Article
America’s most-famous cross-country ski race now has its own museum. Located in Hayward, the Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner transports visitors back to the origins of the American Birkebeiner through state-of-the-art exhibits, hands-on activities, a...
by Nivedita Sharma | Apr 21, 2017 | Magazine Article
On March 22, 2017, the Washington DC-based National Trust for Historical Preservation granted “National Treasure” status to an iconic Milwaukee landmark: The Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. While the National Treasure designation doesn’t provide funds or...
by Nivedita Sharma | Apr 21, 2017 | Magazine Article
Rebecca Nelson always had a passion for raising fish; by the time she was ten, her family’s home was filled with aquariums. Her partner, John Pade, grew up on a dairy farm, learning a lot about livestock and agriculture. The two combined their skills and interests in...