Wisconsin Life

Memory Makers

Season 3 Episode 1 | 26m 45s

Meet a group of people who share their Wisconsin Life. Stories include: a retiree who carves whirligigs inspired by the homeland he was forced to flee, a photographer who goes to fearful heights for the perfect shot, an artist who explores Native American issues with modern kitsch, and a road trip to Door County.

Aired: 09/30/15

Rating: TV-G

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Funding provided by Alliant Energy, Lowell and Mary Peterson, American Transmission Company, the Focus Fund for Wisconsin Programming, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.

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