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Ho-Chunk History  

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.  

In this segment we meet Annita RedCloud, the daughter of Ho-Chunk Veteran Mitchell RedCloud Jr. We look to the past and learn of Mitchell RedCloud’s accomplishments in the US Marine Corps during World War II as well as his service and sacrifice in the US Army during the Korean War. His service awarded him two Purple Heart Medals as well as a Medal of Honor and many others. Annita believes that no one is truly dead unless they are forgotten. Join us in learning about this hero from the past and help keep his memory alive today. 

This segment features excerpts from the Medal of Honor Comic Book Series with permission from AUSA:
Medal of Honor: Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., © 2021 by Association of the United States Army
www.ausa.org/moh 

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Ho-Chunk History

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.

In this segment we meet Annita RedCloud, the daughter of Ho-Chunk Veteran Mitchell RedCloud Jr. We look to the past and learn of Mitchell RedCloud’s accomplishments in the US Marine Corps during World War II as well as his service and sacrifice in the US Army during the Korean War. His service awarded him two Purple Heart Medals as well as a Medal of Honor and many others. Annita believes that no one is truly dead unless they are forgotten. Join us in learning about this hero from the past and help keep his memory alive today.

This segment features excerpts from the Medal of Honor Comic Book Series with permission from AUSA:
Medal of Honor: Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., © 2021 by Association of the United States Army
www.ausa.org/moh

If you’re feeling inspired, learn more at: www.ho-chunknation.com

#discoverwisconsin #hochunknation #wisconsin #mitchellredcloud #annitaredcloud #usmarinecorps #usarmy #medalofhonor #purpleheart #warrior #hochunkpride

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Ho-Chunk History

Ho-Chunk Today  

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.  

In this segment we meet Ryan J Crain, a Ho-Chunk tribal member and administrator of the Ho-Chunk Department of Education’s Demonstration Grant. Ryan draws from his personal background to help Ho-Chunk Nation’s youth find their own pathways in life. Whether it is through higher education, military service, trade schools, or other careers, Ryan knows that it is important for everyone to discover their own interests and potential for themselves and set goals to achieve the futures they envision. 

This segment features traditional singing and dancing from Ho-Chunk Tribal Members:
Dancers: Autumn White, Jayden Collins and Brody Funmaker
Little Thunder Singers: William Collins, Quentin Winneshiek, Andrew Lopez, and Jeriah Rave Sr.

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#discoverwisconsin #hochunknation #wisconsin #uwl #hochunkgov #giveback #education #military #trade #hochunkyouth #positiveexample 

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Ho-Chunk Today

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.

In this segment we meet Ryan J Crain, a Ho-Chunk tribal member and administrator of the Ho-Chunk Department of Education’s Demonstration Grant. Ryan draws from his personal background to help Ho-Chunk Nation’s youth find their own pathways in life. Whether it is through higher education, military service, trade schools, or other careers, Ryan knows that it is important for everyone to discover their own interests and potential for themselves and set goals to achieve the futures they envision.

This segment features traditional singing and dancing from Ho-Chunk Tribal Members:
Dancers: Autumn White, Jayden Collins and Brody Funmaker
Little Thunder Singers: William Collins, Quentin Winneshiek, Andrew Lopez, and Jeriah Rave Sr.

If you’re feeling inspired, learn more at: ho-chunknation.com

#discoverwisconsin #hochunknation #wisconsin #uwl #hochunkgov #giveback #education #military #trade #hochunkyouth #positiveexample

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Ho-Chunk Today

Ho-Chunk: A Game Changing Career  

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.  

This segment features Becky Albert-Breed, a Ho-Chunk tribal member who currently owns and operates her own business, Integrity Audit & Tax, while also being the Executive Director of First Nations Community Financial. Becky began her career working in the Ho-Chunk Nation Government and has continued to build on her skillset with an interest in helping everyone better understand finances and reach their goals. Join us to learn more about Becky and her own game changing career! 

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#discoverwisconsin #hochunknation #wisconsin #integrityauditandtax #firstnationscommunityfinancial #hochunkgov #career #education #goodneighbor #community #financialwellness #finance 

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Ho-Chunk: A Game Changing Career

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Discover Wisconsin is releasing a series of four original shorts created in partnership with the Ho-Chunk Nation. Throughout this series, we will meet members of the Ho-Chunk Nation and learn about their efforts to be upstanding tribal members and good neighbors in their communities at large.

This segment features Becky Albert-Breed, a Ho-Chunk tribal member who currently owns and operates her own business, Integrity Audit & Tax, while also being the Executive Director of First Nations Community Financial. Becky began her career working in the Ho-Chunk Nation Government and has continued to build on her skillset with an interest in helping everyone better understand finances and reach their goals. Join us to learn more about Becky and her own game changing career!

If you’re feeling inspired, learn more at: ho-chunknation.com

#discoverwisconsin #hochunknation #wisconsin #integrityauditandtax #firstnationscommunityfinancial #hochunkgov #career #education #goodneighbor #community #financialwellness #finance

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Geneva Lake’s pristine waters are a scenic centerpiece for its surrounding Lake Shore Path. Unlike any other lakeside walkway, this roughly 22 mile path stretches around the entirety of Geneva Lake! The path follows the edge of the water and rests within the stunning landscapes of the area’s most historic and majestic summer homes including the Blacktoft Mansion, Wrigley Estates, Casa del Sueño and Glen Annie. Originally a Native American trail used by the Potawatomi, the path remains a treasured route to explore the neighborhoods’ history, elegance and charm. The true magic of the path lies in the maintenance and care by the lakeside homeowners who have adorned their portions of the path with charismatic signs, exquisite gardens, and delightful statues. Their thoughtful embellishments serve as a humble invitation to come experience and enjoy the enchanting nature of the Lake Shore Path. 

Photo Credits: Doris M. Reinke Resource Center; Lake Geneva Public Library, Images of Lake Geneva Archives

Special Thanks: Martha Cucco, Barb Krause

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Geneva Lake’s pristine waters are a scenic centerpiece for its surrounding Lake Shore Path. Unlike any other lakeside walkway, this roughly 22 mile path stretches around the entirety of Geneva Lake! The path follows the edge of the water and rests within the stunning landscapes of the area’s most historic and majestic summer homes including the Blacktoft Mansion, Wrigley Estates, Casa del Sueño and Glen Annie. Originally a Native American trail used by the Potawatomi, the path remains a treasured route to explore the neighborhoods’ history, elegance and charm. The true magic of the path lies in the maintenance and care by the lakeside homeowners who have adorned their portions of the path with charismatic signs, exquisite gardens, and delightful statues. Their thoughtful embellishments serve as a humble invitation to come experience and enjoy the enchanting nature of the Lake Shore Path.

Photo Credits: Doris M. Reinke Resource Center; Lake Geneva Public Library, Images of Lake Geneva Archives

Special Thanks: Martha Cucco, Barb Krause

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Geneva Lake’s Shore Path

World class athletes like Meredith Ingbretson and Sam LaSalle enter the Lumberjack Bowl in Hayward, Wisconsin to compete to be the best in their given lumberjack events. Don’t miss these women in action!

Some kids go to soccer camp, but kids up in Hayward on the other hand, they go to things like log rolling camp. Check out what these people were raised to do up in the great Northwoods. Follow competitors as they experience the ups and downs of competition. 

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In this arena athletes scale 50 to 100 foot poles - taller than the pines that surround this town. Logs are chopped with hefty, swinging axes, wood is sawed in flashing speed by “hot saws”, hatchets are thrown with precision, and sprinters roll and race across the water via floating trees. Welcome to the 63rd Lumberjack World Championships, Yo-Ho!

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World class athletes like Meredith Ingbretson and Sam LaSalle enter the Lumberjack Bowl in Hayward, Wisconsin to compete to be the best in their given lumberjack events. Don’t miss these women in action!

Some kids go to soccer camp, but kids up in Hayward on the other hand, they go to things like log rolling camp. Check out what these people were raised to do up in the great Northwoods. Follow competitors as they experience the ups and downs of competition.

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In this arena athletes scale 50 to 100 foot poles - taller than the pines that surround this town. Logs are chopped with hefty, swinging axes, wood is sawed in flashing speed by “hot saws”, hatchets are thrown with precision, and sprinters roll and race across the water via floating trees. Welcome to the 63rd Lumberjack World Championships, Yo-Ho!

As the nation’s longest-running travel & tourism TV series, award-winning Discover Wisconsin highlights destinations, adventures, and local initiatives that bring our communities together across America's Dairyland.

#discoverwisconsin #lumberjacks #hayward

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Love of Lumberjack: 63rd Lumberjack World Championships

Top off your summer with an ice cream in Watertown’s downtown, a paddle along the river or a live concert at the Bentzin Family Town Square! Today on Discover Wisconsin we enjoy scenes along the Rock River, the centerpoint of Watertown’s downtown development project. In conjunction with the Redevelopment Authority, Watertown has invested over $13 million in the downtown block alone. The Bentzin Family Town Square is one such product of this economic initiative. The square’s incredible river views are only the beginning of what this area will offer the community. In addition to its scenic location adjacent to the town’s historic Carnegie Library and various downtown businesses, The Bentzin Family Town Square also features a venue for hosting live music; an ADA accessible water sports recreation dock for launching paddle boards, kayaks and canoes; a walking path along the river; and a platform for hosting community events. What can’t this city do?!

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As the nation’s longest-running travel & tourism TV series, award-winning Discover Wisconsin highlights destinations, adventures, and local initiatives that bring our communities together across America's Dairyland.

Top off your summer with an ice cream in Watertown’s downtown, a paddle along the river or a live concert at the Bentzin Family Town Square! Today on Discover Wisconsin we enjoy scenes along the Rock River, the centerpoint of Watertown’s downtown development project. In conjunction with the Redevelopment Authority, Watertown has invested over $13 million in the downtown block alone. The Bentzin Family Town Square is one such product of this economic initiative. The square’s incredible river views are only the beginning of what this area will offer the community. In addition to its scenic location adjacent to the town’s historic Carnegie Library and various downtown businesses, The Bentzin Family Town Square also features a venue for hosting live music; an ADA accessible water sports recreation dock for launching paddle boards, kayaks and canoes; a walking path along the river; and a platform for hosting community events. What can’t this city do?!

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Watertown Downtown Development

Our food comes from farmers making them essential to our future. These two girls, Mandy and Brielle, have been participating in 4H to increase their skills in agriculture and animal care specifically. 4H gives these students a community of like minded friends that have found a place in agriculture. Both come from multi generations of farmers in their families. 

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At 16 and 18, Mandy and Brielle have a vast knowledge on how to raise cattle, goats, chickens, and more. Baby calves and little kits are well spoiled by these girls. Eric Paulsen learns about all that the girls do to care for their livestock. We even see a few animals that are only a few hours old. 

Brielle will pursue these leadership and farming skills at college soon while Mandy will also continue to learn machinery on the farm as she wants to keep working on her family farm in the future. 

As the nation’s longest-running travel & tourism TV series, award-winning Discover Wisconsin highlights destinations, adventures, and local initiatives that bring our communities together across America's Dairyland.

#discoverwisconsin #4h #futurefarmers

Our food comes from farmers making them essential to our future. These two girls, Mandy and Brielle, have been participating in 4H to increase their skills in agriculture and animal care specifically. 4H gives these students a community of like minded friends that have found a place in agriculture. Both come from multi generations of farmers in their families.

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At 16 and 18, Mandy and Brielle have a vast knowledge on how to raise cattle, goats, chickens, and more. Baby calves and little kits are well spoiled by these girls. Eric Paulsen learns about all that the girls do to care for their livestock. We even see a few animals that are only a few hours old.

Brielle will pursue these leadership and farming skills at college soon while Mandy will also continue to learn machinery on the farm as she wants to keep working on her family farm in the future.

As the nation’s longest-running travel & tourism TV series, award-winning Discover Wisconsin highlights destinations, adventures, and local initiatives that bring our communities together across America's Dairyland.

#discoverwisconsin #4h #futurefarmers

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Tomorrow’s Farmers Today: Girls in Agriculture

Discover Wisconsin 2022 | Season 35

Did you know that the largest gathering of artists in Wisconsin takes place every June in Cedarburg? Are you familiar with Cambridge being home to a long tradition of pottery and ceramics arts? How about the working waterfront of Sturgeon Bay's rich maritime history? Or that Madison is home to an immense collection of artwork that is completely free to visit?

We’re visiting local artists, museums and events, exploring the impact art has on four communities across Wisconsin, and highlighting the history and culture that surround it.

01:03  Chazen Museum of Art on the UW-Madison campus. Join us on a personalized tour with the museum’s director Amy Gilman, who refers to the gallery as the largest art room on campus that’s not just for students. The museum strives to create a space that provides every visitor with a “Chazen moment”, where one can be free and engage with the artwork, understanding more of who we are as humans and how we live in this ever-changing world. Come as you are, sweatpants and all, and enjoy the museum that sometimes is a quiet and reflective space, and other times incredibly dynamic. Explore more for yourself: https://www.facebook.com/ChazenArtUW/

05:43  Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. This museum puts the rich history of one of Door County’s biggest industries right on display. We hear from the museum’s director Kevin Osgood, who starts out with some of the “unknown” facts surrounding the 102-year-old John Purves tugboat stationed outside, note: the guided tour is actually conducted by the same people who have been working on the restoration over the years! We then venture through the brand-new 10-story tower, which tells the maritime history of Door County from its geological formation all the way up to the working port of today. There are more than 275 shipwrecks just off the coast of Door County, with a large concentration up in Death’s Door. Before weather systems were in place, lighthouses were life or death during the severe storms every fall across the Great Lakes. In fact, Door County has 11 lighthouses! You can’t find that many lighthouses within this short a shoreline anywhere else in the United States. Learn more about how water defines this community and plan your visit today: https://www.facebook.com/dcmaritime

10:03  Cambridge Wood-Fired Pottery & Rowe Pottery Works. We join Mark Skudlarek to discuss the evolution of Rowe Pottery, an artisan studio and hand-crafted manufacturing facility first opened in the mid ‘70s, that is still in operation today. Many people thought potters were drawn to Cambridge because of the clay, but really it was because of the market and the growing community of individual studios rooted in the tradition of clay and wood-fired pots. Mark notes it’s almost like continuing to speak a language that’s being lost. Electric kilns or gas-fired kilns let you walk away from the process, whereas a wood-fired kiln is more visceral and requires constant maintenance. The temperament of these kilns is almost like an animal, so it’s no surprise the Chinese call theirs “Dragon kilns”, you’re feeding this beast - as the temperature gets hotter, its appetite becomes more veracious. Each year, there’s seasonal events that feature local pottery, including the Clay Collective Spring Tour and Fire Fest with its big dramatic sculpture reveal while at top temperature with flames a-blazing. Be sure to check these out on your next trip: 
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https://www.facebook.com/rowepottery

14:13  Cedarburg Artists Guild & Cedarburg Art Museum. Every June, painters flock to the Paint Cedarburg event from around the world to capture the historic beauty preserved there. Founder, Sandra McCutcheon-Pape, shares her role and efforts to preserve and restore the town’s historic charm. Cedarburg is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as many of main street buildings have been around since the mid-1800s. The community has been able to buy and restore some of the local hidden gems, including the Woolen Mill in 1972 and the Washington House Inn which was built in 1884, now is now restored as an inn again. With its historical architecture, creek and several dams, no wonder Cedarburg is sometimes referred to as the most charming town in Wisconsin. Want to test your artistic abilities? Find out how here: https://www.facebook.com/cedarburg.guild 

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Did you know that the largest gathering of artists in Wisconsin takes place every June in Cedarburg? Are you familiar with Cambridge being home to a long tradition of pottery and ceramics arts? How about the working waterfront of Sturgeon Bay's rich maritime history? Or that Madison is home to an immense collection of artwork that is completely free to visit?

We’re visiting local artists, museums and events, exploring the impact art has on four communities across Wisconsin, and highlighting the history and culture that surround it.

01:03 Chazen Museum of Art on the UW-Madison campus. Join us on a personalized tour with the museum’s director Amy Gilman, who refers to the gallery as the largest art room on campus that’s not just for students. The museum strives to create a space that provides every visitor with a “Chazen moment”, where one can be free and engage with the artwork, understanding more of who we are as humans and how we live in this ever-changing world. Come as you are, sweatpants and all, and enjoy the museum that sometimes is a quiet and reflective space, and other times incredibly dynamic. Explore more for yourself: https://www.facebook.com/ChazenArtUW/

05:43 Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. This museum puts the rich history of one of Door County’s biggest industries right on display. We hear from the museum’s director Kevin Osgood, who starts out with some of the “unknown” facts surrounding the 102-year-old John Purves tugboat stationed outside, note: the guided tour is actually conducted by the same people who have been working on the restoration over the years! We then venture through the brand-new 10-story tower, which tells the maritime history of Door County from its geological formation all the way up to the working port of today. There are more than 275 shipwrecks just off the coast of Door County, with a large concentration up in Death’s Door. Before weather systems were in place, lighthouses were life or death during the severe storms every fall across the Great Lakes. In fact, Door County has 11 lighthouses! You can’t find that many lighthouses within this short a shoreline anywhere else in the United States. Learn more about how water defines this community and plan your visit today: https://www.facebook.com/dcmaritime

10:03 Cambridge Wood-Fired Pottery & Rowe Pottery Works. We join Mark Skudlarek to discuss the evolution of Rowe Pottery, an artisan studio and hand-crafted manufacturing facility first opened in the mid ‘70s, that is still in operation today. Many people thought potters were drawn to Cambridge because of the clay, but really it was because of the market and the growing community of individual studios rooted in the tradition of clay and wood-fired pots. Mark notes it’s almost like continuing to speak a language that’s being lost. Electric kilns or gas-fired kilns let you walk away from the process, whereas a wood-fired kiln is more visceral and requires constant maintenance. The temperament of these kilns is almost like an animal, so it’s no surprise the Chinese call theirs “Dragon kilns”, you’re feeding this beast - as the temperature gets hotter, its appetite becomes more veracious. Each year, there’s seasonal events that feature local pottery, including the Clay Collective Spring Tour and Fire Fest with its big dramatic sculpture reveal while at top temperature with flames a-blazing. Be sure to check these out on your next trip:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge-Wood-Fired-Pottery/311872212185272
https://www.facebook.com/rowepottery

14:13 Cedarburg Artists Guild & Cedarburg Art Museum. Every June, painters flock to the Paint Cedarburg event from around the world to capture the historic beauty preserved there. Founder, Sandra McCutcheon-Pape, shares her role and efforts to preserve and restore the town’s historic charm. Cedarburg is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as many of main street buildings have been around since the mid-1800s. The community has been able to buy and restore some of the local hidden gems, including the Woolen Mill in 1972 and the Washington House Inn which was built in 1884, now is now restored as an inn again. With its historical architecture, creek and several dams, no wonder Cedarburg is sometimes referred to as the most charming town in Wisconsin. Want to test your artistic abilities? Find out how here: https://www.facebook.com/cedarburg.guild

#discoverwisconsin #cedarburg #cambridge #madison #sturgeonbay #arts #culture #doorcountymaritimemuseum #chazenartmuseum #cedarburgartistsguild #cambridgewoodfiredpottery

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Wisconsin Arts & Culture | S35 Ep. 1

Do you know Waupaca? Well, you should! It’s a city with rich history, surrounded by natural beauty, and brimming with four seasons of fun. Waupaca is small-town pride with big opportunities. Not too far, but far enough! Join DW host Alex Wehrley as she discovers Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Surrounded by the Chain O’Lakes - a natural series of crystal-clear lakes, formed by ancient glaciers - the Waupaca area’s geological landscape provides a beautiful backdrop to all kinds of recreation, like kayaking, boating, swimming, and in the winter skiing, snow-shoeing and fat-tire biking.  Take a tour on the Chief Waupaca, experience Arts on the Square, try curling with one of America’s oldest curling clubs. Wander down renovated Main Street to explore some of the unique shops and hear from local business owners about what makes Waupaca a thriving, vibrant community.

Waupaca is truly a Wisconsin wonder, one you should explore for yourself. But beware…you may want to stay. visitwaupacachainolakes.com 


#discoverwisconsin #waupaca #mainstreet #smalltown #chaintomain #chainolakes #curling #snowshoeing #kayaking #artsonthesquare


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Do you know Waupaca? Well, you should! It’s a city with rich history, surrounded by natural beauty, and brimming with four seasons of fun. Waupaca is small-town pride with big opportunities. Not too far, but far enough! Join DW host Alex Wehrley as she discovers Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Surrounded by the Chain O’Lakes - a natural series of crystal-clear lakes, formed by ancient glaciers - the Waupaca area’s geological landscape provides a beautiful backdrop to all kinds of recreation, like kayaking, boating, swimming, and in the winter skiing, snow-shoeing and fat-tire biking. Take a tour on the Chief Waupaca, experience Arts on the Square, try curling with one of America’s oldest curling clubs. Wander down renovated Main Street to explore some of the unique shops and hear from local business owners about what makes Waupaca a thriving, vibrant community.

Waupaca is truly a Wisconsin wonder, one you should explore for yourself. But beware…you may want to stay. visitwaupacachainolakes.com


#discoverwisconsin #waupaca #mainstreet #smalltown #chaintomain #chainolakes #curling #snowshoeing #kayaking #artsonthesquare


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Waupaca: From the Chain to Main | S35 Ep. 2

Join us for an exploration of Wauwatosa’s history as we meander the city’s most stunning parks and landscapes. To get a real taste of Tosa’s past, Eric chats it up with local historian Jeff Roznowski at The Landing at Hoyt Park (https://friendsofhoytpark.org). Eric walks the Menomonee foot bridge at Hoyt Park, where the Menomonee Native Americans used to fish, and uncovers ancient treasure at Hartung Park, a landscape sprinkled with prehistoric fossils (www.wauwatosa.net/discover-tosa/parks/hartung-park). Then, he discovers the mysteries of County Grounds Park, still home to many remnants of an 1800s insane asylum (https://tosahistory13.wixsite.com/tosa). 

Now that Eric’s legs are all warmed up, the next item on the agenda calls for some shopping. One of Wauwatosa’s main attractions, our choices range from large retail stores in the Mayfair Mall and Mayfair Collection to local shopping in and near The Village of Tosa. Exhibiting a Northwoods feel and a cozy ambiance, The Flannel Fox is a Midwestern gem and a great place to shop for locally-made goods and eco-friendly products (www.flannelfoxtosa.com). The coziness doesn’t stop there. Nestled in the basement of a stone-walled home, just outside of The Village, the Cream City Soap Co. is quite a fun secret to stumble upon (www.creamcitysoapcompany.com). Eric learns from one of the co-owners, Alex Hero, that all soaps are made in-house and all products exhibit plastic-free packaging. We head back to The Village for a product Wisconsinites can’t say no to - cheese. Another small business that supports local farmers, The Village Cheese Shop emphasizes the importance of community (https://villagecheesetosa.com). 

After all that walking, Eric’s stomach is ready to get in on the action. His first stop for food resides in what was once The Village’s first bank, now Le Reve Patisserie and Cafe (https://lerevecafe.com). A full menu of French baked goods and dishes made with local ingredients, this restaurant is not one to miss. We explore more baked goods and more local flavors at Rocket Baby Bakery (www.rocketbabybakery.com). At Ca’Lucchenzo, we explore an elegant yet homelike dining experience that serves up some unique spins on Italian cuisine (www.calucchenzo.com). Then we hop on board for a culinary tour of Italy at Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 where we join Founder Paul Bartolotta and Executive Chef Juan Urbieta who share their story and love for Italian cooking (www.bartolottas.com/ristorante-bartolotta).

[Learn more about Executive Chef Juan Urbieta in this Know Your Wisconsin feature: https://youtu.be/mHBIiDEb1UI]

Eric’s food exploration turns adolescent as he crushes some donuts at Cranky Al’s (www.crankyals.com), then heads to Ruckus and Glee (https://ruckusandglee.com) to play with some toys and partake in a foam sword fight with Jackson. Later, he meets up with his god kids at First and Bowl (https://firstandbowl.com), where he challenges them in basketball Connect 4, football bowling and a game of giant bags. They tucker him out a bit more at Hart Park in some curling and racing around the track. 

Finally, we meet up with Jeff again for some final notes about Wauwatosa’s history. A community that mirrors the essence of a firefly’s guiding light, it’s a great place for so many to call home. 

#discoverwisconsin #tosa #wauwatosa #restaurants #food #thevillage #shopping #flannelfox #creamcitysoap #thevillagecheeseshop #rocketbabybakery #calucchenzo #lereve #ristorantebartolotta #crankyals #hoytpark #hartpark #hartungpark #countygroundspark #wauwatosacurlingclub #firstandbowl #ruckusandglee

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Join us for an exploration of Wauwatosa’s history as we meander the city’s most stunning parks and landscapes. To get a real taste of Tosa’s past, Eric chats it up with local historian Jeff Roznowski at The Landing at Hoyt Park (https://friendsofhoytpark.org). Eric walks the Menomonee foot bridge at Hoyt Park, where the Menomonee Native Americans used to fish, and uncovers ancient treasure at Hartung Park, a landscape sprinkled with prehistoric fossils (www.wauwatosa.net/discover-tosa/parks/hartung-park). Then, he discovers the mysteries of County Grounds Park, still home to many remnants of an 1800s insane asylum (https://tosahistory13.wixsite.com/tosa).

Now that Eric’s legs are all warmed up, the next item on the agenda calls for some shopping. One of Wauwatosa’s main attractions, our choices range from large retail stores in the Mayfair Mall and Mayfair Collection to local shopping in and near The Village of Tosa. Exhibiting a Northwoods feel and a cozy ambiance, The Flannel Fox is a Midwestern gem and a great place to shop for locally-made goods and eco-friendly products (www.flannelfoxtosa.com). The coziness doesn’t stop there. Nestled in the basement of a stone-walled home, just outside of The Village, the Cream City Soap Co. is quite a fun secret to stumble upon (www.creamcitysoapcompany.com). Eric learns from one of the co-owners, Alex Hero, that all soaps are made in-house and all products exhibit plastic-free packaging. We head back to The Village for a product Wisconsinites can’t say no to - cheese. Another small business that supports local farmers, The Village Cheese Shop emphasizes the importance of community (https://villagecheesetosa.com).

After all that walking, Eric’s stomach is ready to get in on the action. His first stop for food resides in what was once The Village’s first bank, now Le Reve Patisserie and Cafe (https://lerevecafe.com). A full menu of French baked goods and dishes made with local ingredients, this restaurant is not one to miss. We explore more baked goods and more local flavors at Rocket Baby Bakery (www.rocketbabybakery.com). At Ca’Lucchenzo, we explore an elegant yet homelike dining experience that serves up some unique spins on Italian cuisine (www.calucchenzo.com). Then we hop on board for a culinary tour of Italy at Ristorante Bartolotta dal 1993 where we join Founder Paul Bartolotta and Executive Chef Juan Urbieta who share their story and love for Italian cooking (www.bartolottas.com/ristorante-bartolotta).

[Learn more about Executive Chef Juan Urbieta in this Know Your Wisconsin feature: https://youtu.be/mHBIiDEb1UI]

Eric’s food exploration turns adolescent as he crushes some donuts at Cranky Al’s (www.crankyals.com), then heads to Ruckus and Glee (https://ruckusandglee.com) to play with some toys and partake in a foam sword fight with Jackson. Later, he meets up with his god kids at First and Bowl (https://firstandbowl.com), where he challenges them in basketball Connect 4, football bowling and a game of giant bags. They tucker him out a bit more at Hart Park in some curling and racing around the track.

Finally, we meet up with Jeff again for some final notes about Wauwatosa’s history. A community that mirrors the essence of a firefly’s guiding light, it’s a great place for so many to call home.

#discoverwisconsin #tosa #wauwatosa #restaurants #food #thevillage #shopping #flannelfox #creamcitysoap #thevillagecheeseshop #rocketbabybakery #calucchenzo #lereve #ristorantebartolotta #crankyals #hoytpark #hartpark #hartungpark #countygroundspark #wauwatosacurlingclub #firstandbowl #ruckusandglee

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Touring Tosa | S35 Ep. 3

Wisconsin is home to a growing community that's embracing and producing local hand-crafted spirits, several of which are made directly from grains grown right here in America's Dairyland. Newly-thriving Wisconsin-born Bourbon is providing spirit enthusiasts with distinct flavors and bucket-list destinations across the state.

In this episode of Discover Wisconsin, host Andrea Boehlke visits four Wisconsin Bourbon producers to discuss how they started, their specialty in the distilling and blending process, and their vision for the future of spirits in Wisconsin. Andrea's tour of the Wisconsin Bourbon Trail starts in downtown Milwaukee as Central Standard Craft Distillery opens their doors to discuss how they started in the industry and provide our viewers with an education in mixology of a Wisconsin staple, the Old Fashioned. Andrea heads north to Fond du Lac to meet with the Retzer family on their family farm, home to Ledgerock Distillery. Jay and Heidi Retzer invite us to share in their history of taking a chance to turn the grains grown on the family farm into spirits shared across the region. 

Discover Wisconsin's introduction into Wisconsin Bourbon would not be complete without a visit to J. Henry & Sons in Dane, Wisconsin. Andrea tours the Henry family farm and takes on the challenge to blend her own Bourbon with Joe Jr. She is then introduced to owners Joe and Liz Henry, and discusses what makes their tasting room and Bourbon tours so special for Bourbon enthusiasts. Closing our episode is a visit to Cambridge, Wisconsin the home to Dancing Goat Distillery. Nick Maas visits with Andrea to talk about the rich history in spirits, and Bourbon, in the Maas family and the creation of Dancing Goat Distillery. Nick explores the senses with Andrea while they taste Bourbon. Discover Wisconsin was also granted private access to visit the inside of Dancing Goat Distillery's rickhouse. 

Catch these four amazing distilleries and explore every stop along The Wisconsin Bourbon Trail at https://discoverwisconsin.com/bourbon-trail. 

Featured moments in this episode:
00:58 Central Standard in Milwaukee https://thecentralstandard.com 
01:45 Evan Hughes & Pat McQuillan share their perspective on the evolution of their bourbon
02:57 Touring the production facility, and chatting on newest innovations with Jim Kanter
04:03 Making a good ‘ole Wisconsin Old Fashioned with Jake Helling

05:19 Ledgerock Distillery in Fond du Lac https://ledgerockdistillery.com 
05:45 Jay & Heidi Retzer share the emotional family impact the distillery has had on their journey
08:22 The science behind the scenes of the bourbon process

09:38 J. Henry & Sons in Dane https://jhenryandsons.com
09:49 Joe Z Henry shares the history behind the bourbon derived from the 3rd-generation seed farm
10:58 Blending bourbon in the rickhouse
11:43 Joe & Liz Henry reminisce on being the first bourbon-specific tours and the unique collaborations they’ve been a part of
12:32 Exclusive tasting of their award-winning favorites 

14:09 Dancing Goat in Cambridge https://www.dancinggoat.com
14:21 Nick-Brady Maas shares his passion for consumer education and how that’s an integral part of their mission
15:29 Inside tips on how to taste bourbons like a pro
17:07 Key aspects of rickhouse designs that help to age bourbon and turn it into the gold that it is

#discoverwisconsin #bourbontrail #bourbon #travel #summer #roadtrip #vacation #weekend

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Wisconsin is home to a growing community that's embracing and producing local hand-crafted spirits, several of which are made directly from grains grown right here in America's Dairyland. Newly-thriving Wisconsin-born Bourbon is providing spirit enthusiasts with distinct flavors and bucket-list destinations across the state.

In this episode of Discover Wisconsin, host Andrea Boehlke visits four Wisconsin Bourbon producers to discuss how they started, their specialty in the distilling and blending process, and their vision for the future of spirits in Wisconsin. Andrea's tour of the Wisconsin Bourbon Trail starts in downtown Milwaukee as Central Standard Craft Distillery opens their doors to discuss how they started in the industry and provide our viewers with an education in mixology of a Wisconsin staple, the Old Fashioned. Andrea heads north to Fond du Lac to meet with the Retzer family on their family farm, home to Ledgerock Distillery. Jay and Heidi Retzer invite us to share in their history of taking a chance to turn the grains grown on the family farm into spirits shared across the region.

Discover Wisconsin's introduction into Wisconsin Bourbon would not be complete without a visit to J. Henry & Sons in Dane, Wisconsin. Andrea tours the Henry family farm and takes on the challenge to blend her own Bourbon with Joe Jr. She is then introduced to owners Joe and Liz Henry, and discusses what makes their tasting room and Bourbon tours so special for Bourbon enthusiasts. Closing our episode is a visit to Cambridge, Wisconsin the home to Dancing Goat Distillery. Nick Maas visits with Andrea to talk about the rich history in spirits, and Bourbon, in the Maas family and the creation of Dancing Goat Distillery. Nick explores the senses with Andrea while they taste Bourbon. Discover Wisconsin was also granted private access to visit the inside of Dancing Goat Distillery's rickhouse.

Catch these four amazing distilleries and explore every stop along The Wisconsin Bourbon Trail at https://discoverwisconsin.com/bourbon-trail.

Featured moments in this episode:
00:58 Central Standard in Milwaukee https://thecentralstandard.com
01:45 Evan Hughes & Pat McQuillan share their perspective on the evolution of their bourbon
02:57 Touring the production facility, and chatting on newest innovations with Jim Kanter
04:03 Making a good ‘ole Wisconsin Old Fashioned with Jake Helling

05:19 Ledgerock Distillery in Fond du Lac https://ledgerockdistillery.com
05:45 Jay & Heidi Retzer share the emotional family impact the distillery has had on their journey
08:22 The science behind the scenes of the bourbon process

09:38 J. Henry & Sons in Dane https://jhenryandsons.com
09:49 Joe Z Henry shares the history behind the bourbon derived from the 3rd-generation seed farm
10:58 Blending bourbon in the rickhouse
11:43 Joe & Liz Henry reminisce on being the first bourbon-specific tours and the unique collaborations they’ve been a part of
12:32 Exclusive tasting of their award-winning favorites

14:09 Dancing Goat in Cambridge https://www.dancinggoat.com
14:21 Nick-Brady Maas shares his passion for consumer education and how that’s an integral part of their mission
15:29 Inside tips on how to taste bourbons like a pro
17:07 Key aspects of rickhouse designs that help to age bourbon and turn it into the gold that it is

#discoverwisconsin #bourbontrail #bourbon #travel #summer #roadtrip #vacation #weekend

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The Wisconsin Bourbon Trail | S35 Ep. 4

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