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Often referred to as the radio station of the Driftless, WDRT has been on air since 2010. As a community radio station, WDRT is, for the most part, a volunteer-based station. This past weekend, the station celebrated community by holding their first ‘Block Party’.
I met the Lovelys back in 2019 when covering the Vernon County Dairy breakfast at the Dale and Brenda Torgerson Farm. While the Lovelys were performing, I stood for a while listening to them sing. There was something about them singing together that just made me feel good and smile.
On top of a bluff overlooking the majestic Mississippi river, in Eastman, Wisconsin, sits one of the more unique bed and breakfasts I have come across in my travels.
Ever taken a drive down US Highway 14 in the Driftless? If you have, and driven the stretch between Mazomanie and Black Earth Wisconsin, you undoubtedly passed a unique and iconic establishment called Rookies Food and Spirits.
With the unofficial end of Summer in the Dells marked by Labor Day, if you went to any number of eating venues, there is a good chance you caught musician Marc LaMere jamming out.
Though a bit chilly and breezy, yet sunny, last Saturday walking and running enthusiasts came out for the Annual Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinics Fun Run. The fundraiser primarily benefits St. Joseph's rehabilitation department. “We've held this, probably at least 20 years, if not 30 years,” said Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital and Clinic’s Marketing & Community Relations Manager, Dan Howard.
While there are many bakeries in the Wisconsin Driftless, each has its own story behind them. Whether a new bakery, legacy, or under new ownership, each are unique.
Going on its 10th year and after a two-year hiatus, the ever popular, free eclectic music, the Driftless Music Festival (DMF) returns to Eckhart Park in Viroqua on Saturday, July 9.
Located about 10 miles Southwest of Sauk City, Wisconsin, the village of Mazomanie has a new eatery downtown, located in the Apothecary and Mercantile.
Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, located just Southwest of Madison in Dane county, held its 11th annual Scandihoovian Festival February 11th-13th.
