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Great Plains Paleontology sells — and reveres — dinosaur fossils
What does a commercial paleontologist do? Everything from finding fossils to running a gallery shop. Read more
Dec 9, 2023
Middleton’s Tosh Washington runs one of the few remaining shoeshine businesses
Washington’s workshop in Middleton is homey. From cherry red to dark burgundy to silky suede, there are shoes on almost every surface. Read more
Oct 30, 2023
Sig’s Treasure Chest and Meep Meepleton’s World of Fun specialize in toys from the ’80s and ’90s
Collectible toys from the ’80s and ’90s can stuff a kid’s stocking — or mom and dad’s — from Sig’s Treasure Chest or Meep Meepletons. Read more
Dec 6, 2022
Sunset Yarn and Fiddlesticks Knits fill Madison’s yarn void
Madison lost its two remaining local yarn stores — the Knitting Tree and Wisconsin Craft Mart — before the pandemic. Sunset Yarn and Fiddlesticks have filled the void. Read more
Jan 8, 2022
Sentimental journey
Not just old and in the way! Mitch Hammes focuses on selling quality vintage gear with a sense of nostalgia at Singlestitch. Read more
Sep 7, 2021
Happy place
Can’t get up north right now? No problem. A new boutique on Lakeside Street aims to capture that special feeling. Read more
Dec 10, 2020
Holiday shopping that’s both local and virtual
With COVID-19 cases still increasing in Wisconsin, holiday shopping from home will seem the wise choice for many, but it’s still possible to think and buy local while online. Read more
Nov 11, 2020
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Shed: saved!
Microweddings. Trachte buildings. The Tinsmith. Do you know what any of these things are? Read more
May 13, 2020
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Bikes, coffee and Beastie Boys
Just about a month after Black Saddle Bike Shop opened at 601 N. Sherman Ave., the state started shutting down businesses and ordering people to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Apr 30, 2020
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Isolation exercises
Unfortunately many of our usual fitness and conditioning routines involve other people and sweaty vinyl. It’s a problem. Read more
Mar 19, 2020
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Flower power
Fellow Flowers, a women’s running brand that sells apparel, is even more concerned with motivation. Founder Mel Charbonneau of McFarland aims to encourage women of all ages and ability levels. Read more
Mar 12, 2020
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“Fashion” forward
Madison’s Fair Indigo has been working to make sustainable, fair trade clothing since 2006. More forward-looking changes are afoot, from real models to jumpsuits. Read more
Feb 27, 2020
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