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The single-vessel scallop boat owner is all but extinct in New Bedford. On a regular scalloper’s salary, it is challenging to pay the average price of $8,000 for a boat and the necessary permits, not to mention general upkeep and the cost of gas.   “No one really owns their own boat now—it’s really expensive,” […]

The sound of flowing ice rips through the mild New Bedford air. Captain Jessica Walker, 36, and her crew sit on the deck of their fishing vessel Legacy waiting for the nearly three-hour icing process to finish. They will likely need all this ice to store their catch. Their target: scallops. Scallops are among the […]

Frozen custard is a staple during Wisconsin summers, but many would be surprised to learn that it isn’t native to the state. Leon’s and Gilles’ are some of the oldest local custard stores; their employees, customers and experts can speak to Wisconsin’s passionate frozen custard culture. Madelyn Heimsch has the story.

In Chicago, the Community Food Navigator gathered people to celebrate a just food system, grow new relationships and get seeds started for urban growing spaces.

By Margaret Tews Last summer after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the case that codified the federal right to abortion, news publications, personal blogs, celebrities, and people on social media platforms, bravely told the stories about their abortion and how Roe v. Wade had impacted their lives.  The New York Times published interactive […]

Henry Morgan pulled up a stool next to the man who might be Milwaukee’s most loyal bar patron.

Energy was high in the all-white rooms of the Milwaukee Art Museum on the night of National Flower Day. Guests were dressed up in their best floral, spring outfits, socializing and taking photos with each other, while staff passed around complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres. DJ Jai played “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus as platinum VIP […]

Marlaina Feller has taught P.E. at Steffen Middle School in Mequon for over three decades. Ainsley Feigles reports.

Around 2,000 years ago, Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River in Rome and ignited a civil war. While the voices of average citizens impacted by this event are absent from the historical record, they can be heard today in this imagined news story.

Oconomowoc is home to a gas station that doubles as a petting zoo. Molly Korinek tells Liv Weiss why this rest stop has a special place in their heart.

Laura Knoll remembers her yesterday’s heroes, the Bay City Rollers.

Dominic Rodriguez goes to his Local Game Store to feel a sense of community and to also buy some Magic cards.