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Rick Gloe has created for himself an unlikely career in the restoration of antique stoves as owner of Madison Stove Works. He has 50 of these beauties for sale and more ready to be restored. Read more

Edgy business
Madison knifemaker Isaiah Schroeder discusses the process of hand-making his Japanese-style knives. The knives are so popular, he can barely keep up with demand. Read more
Feb 21, 2019
Howard Hardee
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Nikolai Hagen
Looking good
August brings world streetwear to State Street. Plus owner Rob Bowhan brings local artists into the shop for an unconventional performance venue. Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Reid Kurkerewicz
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A place where little is big
Laura Strimpel’s North Paw boarding and daycare facility specializes in smaller dogs, so they won’t feel threatened or overwhelmed. There’s another small pet welcome, too … cats. Read more
Feb 7, 2019
Erica Krug
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Thinking like a doula
Doulas have “one of the most complex jobs on the planet,” says doula trainer and UW-Madison researcher Amy Gilliland. She’s trying to learn how they become more effective in their role as birth coaches. Read more
Jan 31, 2019
Sarah White
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Linda Falkenstein
Knit trip
Knitters just want to touch yarn. And if you want to touch some really great yarn, consider a trip to Beaver Dam’s Firefly Fibers. Read more
Jan 24, 2019
Linda Falkenstein
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Destination: Stoughton
Dune Gift + Home adds vitality to Stoughton’s main street. The store mixes handcrafted items from North American craftspeople with curated vintage items. Read more
Jan 10, 2019
Tamira Madsen
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