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Emily Park-Sutrick began serving at Nessun Dorma in 2003, just three months after the bar and restaurant opened. For the next 15 years, Park-Sutrick had other jobs, became a parent and bought a house, but the one constant was working at Nessun Dorma. Now, her relationship with the business has taken on a new dimension, because […]

At the back of local bookstore Woodland Pattern is a room strewn with colorful, elaborately textured paintings on broad canvas panels. The striking display is Woman: Frailty Thy Name, an art exhibition by Renee Baker that spans the perimeter of Woodland Pattern’s gallery space, and at the center of the room are rows of empty […]

John Wisneski reflects on a life well lived, including his time in an orphanage, being in World War II and what it’s like to be in assisted living. Interview with filmmaker Sam Wisneski:

In a world where digital movie-watching has now become the norm, a chain of old-fashioned video rental stores across the United States has continued to thrive. Our documentary explores one store in Wisconsin and uncovers the secret to their success. Interview with filmmakers Rachel Altman and Sam Caravello:

Three students travel to Chicago to document their experience at what is known to be one of the most haunted hotels in the nation. Interview with filmmakers Cassandra Bretl, Danielle Gazdecki, and Danielle Miller:

Although abortion is common, people have a hard time talking about it. Many pregnant people face unpredictable reactions from partners, family members and friends. Three Wisconsin women discuss their abortions and the complexities surrounding their decisions.

With the impending Boston Store closure, Southridge Mall is at risk of becoming a dead mall, like so many around the country. Its sister mall, Northridge, met its demise in 2003. One night in 1992 changed Northridge’s fate and contributed to that mall’s closure. Lauren Keene looks back.

Small business owners attended Brown Deer’s last winter market of the year held at the Brown Deer Library. LaBreea Walsh reports.