Wisconsin People & Ideas Magazine
Wisconsin People & Ideas magazine shares stories that matter and ideas that inspire. Find writers & artists, science & culture, people & ideas that illuminate the best of Wisconsin. For people who are curious and engaged, a magazine moving our state forward since 1954!
Current Feature: How to rewild your lawn
Lessons and inspiration from Wild Ones, a nationwide native plant nonprofit with deep Wisconsin roots. Meet Amy Yocum, the Madison chapter’s leader, who makes the case for growing wild and the significance of individual acts.
Current Feature: Playing it forward
Madison-based luthier Todd Cambio builds stringed instruments that echo the past while carrying traditional music into the future. His custom Fraulini guitars are sought after and played by musicians around the country.
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Welcome To Wausau
A Ginseng A Day Might Keep The Doctor Away | Chef Theresa Lin’s Ginseng Chicken Soup As I pulled into the parking lot of ...
Making Home
There is a spot in my house where I sit. I can look out at my neighbor’s garden and get a peek at Lake Monona, the lamp behind me hits ...
The House That Language Built
Once upon a time, a young girl lived in a bungalow in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. At first glance, the girl’s house was modest, with a tan-brick exterior ...
Smitten with Linen
Prevailing wisdom and archaeological evidence suggest that we have been wearing clothes for a very long time. Humans have been dressing themselves not only for warmth, protection, and comfort, but ...
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