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Wisconsin Life - New Season

Preview: Season 9 | 30s

Angela Fitzgerald launches a new season telling the diverse stories of Wisconsin's people.

Wisconsin Life returns with a new season October 6 when host Angela Fitzgerald and our award-winning producers once again travel the state in search of stories that are humorous, surprising, emotional and challenging. All episodes are rich with the personality of the state we call home.

09/22/2022 | Expired 01/13/2023

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Wisconsin Life is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for Wisconsin Life is provided by the Wooden Nickel Fund, Mary and Lowell Peterson, A.C.V. and Mary Elston Family, Leon Price & Lily Postel, Stanley J. Cottrill Fund, UW...

Small Talk

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Clip: S9 Ep12 | 4m 16s | Small Talk about the weather was Esteban’s greatest challenge upon moving to Wisconsin. (4m 16s)

Green Bay Botanical Garden

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Clip: S9 Ep12 | 3m 27s | The “Garden of Lights” are a holiday tradition at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. (3m 27s)

Angela Tries Curling with the Stevens Point Curling Club

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Clip: S9 Ep12 | 3m 35s | She learns about the club’s history and discovers why the sport is so popular. (3m 35s)

A Room of One's Own

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Clip: S9 Ep11 | 4m 16s | Gretchen Treu shares the challenges of owning an LGBTQ+ bookstore. (4m 16s)

Fitchburg Mayor

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Clip: S9 Ep11 | 5m 9s | Frances Huntley-Cooper, the first African-American elected mayor in Wisconsin. (5m 9s)

Fanana Banana

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Clip: S9 Ep11 | 3m 55s | Milwaukee duo aims to create more opportunities for practicing artists. (3m 55s)

Angela Fitzgerald Tours the Milton House Museum

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Clip: S9 Ep11 | 3m 55s | Milton House is a historic building and an authenticated stop on the Underground Railroad. (3m 55s)

World Record Ride

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Clip: S9 Ep10 | 5m 38s | Bridget McCutchen wants to be the youngest person to circle the world on a motorcycle. (5m 38s)

Pasture and Plenty

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Clip: S9 Ep10 | 5m 14s | Christy McKenzie shares vision for the innovative food space that is Pasture and Plenty. (5m 14s)

Color in the Outdoors

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Clip: S9 Ep10 | 3m 19s | Color in the Outdoors creates safe places for people to learn about and enjoy the outdoors (3m 19s)

Angela Fitzgerald visits the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center

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Clip: S9 Ep10 | 2m 33s | Angela Fitzgerald explores hands-on exhibits at the interactive museum in Manitowoc. (2m 33s)

White House Decorator

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Clip: S9 Ep9 | 4m 28s | Interior designer Collin O’Brien helps decorate the White House for the holidays. (4m 28s)

UW-Oshkosh Dance Team

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Clip: S9 Ep9 | 5m 28s | UW-Oshkosh Dance Team regroups from the pandemic for a run at a national title. (5m 28s)

Primate Sanctuary

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Clip: S9 Ep9 | 4m 35s | Amy Kerwin operates a sanctuary where rhesus monkeys get to experience a natural life. (4m 35s)

Da’wah Center

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Clip: S9 Ep9 | 4m 34s | Brother Will Perry is making a difference as director of Milwaukee’s Da’wah Center. (4m 34s)

Angela Visits Pine View Animal Wildlife Rehabilitation Ctr

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Clip: S9 Ep9 | 3m 27s | Angela Fitzgerald learns from animal ambassadors including an owl and bald eagle. (3m 27s)

Jerry Butler

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Clip: S9 Ep8 | 3m 8s | Sun Prairie artist Jerry Butler explores why community is integral to his art practice. (3m 8s)

Conservation Biologist

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Clip: S9 Ep8 | 4m 14s | Meet the man tasked with protecting Wisconsin’s rarest species. (4m 14s)

Burro Racing

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Clip: S9 Ep8 | 4m 51s | Roger Pedretti has been racing burros across the United States for over 17 years. (4m 51s)

Angela joins Ice Age Trail Alliance to Make a New Boardwalk

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Clip: S9 Ep8 | 2m 38s | The Lodi Marsh Segment of the Ice Age Trail gets a new boardwalk. (2m 38s)

Angela Partakes in Madison Art Cart's Creative Activities

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Clip: S9 Ep7 | 2m 24s | Angela Fitzgerald experiences Madison Art Cart while meeting creative artists and makers (2m 24s)

Urban Farmer

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Clip: S9 Ep6 | 5m 44s | Organic farmer John Pierce’s roots run deep bringing fresh food to those in need. (5m 44s)

New Life Recyclery

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Clip: S9 Ep6 | 4m 49s | Mike Van Dusseldorf fixes and donates used bicycles to people in need. (4m 49s)

German Housebarn

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Clip: S9 Ep6 | 4m 58s | Volunteers have worked 30+ years to preserve the German heritage of the Lutze Housebarn. (4m 58s)

Angela visits the Native Wellness Garden

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Clip: S9 Ep6 | 3m 9s | She tours the garden using sustainable agriculture to support First Nation communities. (3m 9s)

Net Zero Farmer

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Clip: S9 Ep5 | 4m 50s | What it takes to turn back time on a century farm to preserve it for another 100 years. (4m 50s)

MalyMade

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Clip: S9 Ep5 | 3m 38s | Maly Vang is a macramé artist who uses her skills to create Hmong-inspired works of art. (3m 38s)

Eau Claire Project

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Clip: S9 Ep5 | 7m 35s | Alex Rongstad aims to run every street in Eau Claire to bring him closer to his community. (7m 35s)

Beevangelist

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Clip: S9 Ep5 | 5m 4s | Charlie Koenen combines the teachings of the church with the preservation of bees. (5m 4s)

Angela Fitzgerald visits the Hmong Wausau Festival

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Clip: S9 Ep5 | 2m 17s | Angela Fitzgerald enjoys food, sport tournaments and dance competitions. (2m 17s)

Cricket

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Clip: S9 Ep4 | 4m 19s | Cricket is described as India’s obsession but for two Madison men it is more than a sport. (4m 19s)

Cranberry Class

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Clip: S9 Ep4 | 4m 44s | Pittsville, Wisconsin is the only place to offer a high school cranberry science class. (4m 44s)

Bread and Justice

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Clip: S9 Ep4 | 5m 21s | Former Madison politician Mo Cheeks makes bread to feed the racial justice movement. (5m 21s)

Angela joins the Miracle League of the Fox Valley

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Clip: S9 Ep4 | 2m 55s | Angela joins the Miracle League of the Fox Valley, a program offering adaptive baseball. (2m 55s)

Triangulador

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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 4m 31s | Liubov Szwako uses paint to create experimental art using shapes and unique designs. (4m 31s)

Peony Farm

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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 4m 40s | Lee Mielke's passion for peonies transforms his Wisconsin dairy farm. (4m 40s)

F16 Fighter Pilot

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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 5m 8s | Major Zoe Davies is an Air Force fighter pilot flying high in her dream job. (5m 8s)

Artist on Wheels

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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 5m 38s | Kyle Martin, an impressionistic plein air painter from Rock Springs, shares his story. (5m 38s)

Angela Fitzgerald attends EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

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Clip: S9 Ep3 | 2m 54s | We celebrate the world of aviation as Angela Fitzgerald attends EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. (2m 54s)

Lavender Family

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Clip: S9 Ep2 | 5m 43s | See how a Baraboo lavender farm has helped to heal a family in need. (5m 43s)

Kelley Castle

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Clip: S9 Ep2 | 4m 58s | For over 35 years, Pete Kelley’s dream of building castle in the Northwoods has endured. (4m 58s)

Jenie Gao Muralist

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Clip: S9 Ep2 | 4m 50s | Artist Jenie Gao looks to break stigmas attached to career artists. (4m 50s)

Game Boy Camera

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Clip: S9 Ep2 | 4m 55s | Josh Arter uses a Game Boy camera attachment to take pixelated photos of Milwaukee. (4m 55s)

Angela Fitzgerald frolics through the flowers.

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Clip: S9 Ep2 | 2m 36s | Time to frolic through the flowers with Angela Fitzgerald as she visits Schuster’s Farm. (2m 36s)

Sneakerheads

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Clip: S9 Ep1 | 5m 42s | Step inside the world of “sneaker culture” as experienced in Madison, WI. (5m 42s)

Preview - Great Strides

Preview: S9 Ep1 | 20s | Angela heads to the stables at LifeStriders to learn about equine therapy. (20s)

Lodi RC Club

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Clip: S9 Ep1 | 3m 21s | A club providing a quality environment for enjoyment of flying radio-controlled aircraft. (3m 21s)

Insect Artist

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Clip: S9 Ep1 | 6m 26s | Artist Jennifer Angus creates environments using insects and Victorian-style design. (6m 26s)

Handcycle

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Clip: S9 Ep1 | 5m 23s | For 50-years John Haupt has battled MS and his handcycle helps pave the way for others. (5m 23s)

Angela heads to the stables at LifeStriders.

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Clip: S9 Ep1 | 2m 38s | Angela heads to the stables at LifeStriders to learn about equine therapy. (2m 38s)

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