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Minocqua is located in the middle of Northern Wisconsin’s Lake Country. There are thousands of lakes, rivers, and streams that literally saturate the geography. And while it’s a popular summer destination, there’s an argument to be made that there’s even MORE to do in the cooler seasons. Whether it’s enjoying a day on the lake as […]

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Energy! What does it mean to people and how does it help us throughout our day? Enbridge’s energy infrastructure has helped fuel quality of life in Wisconsin for 70 years. The pipelines deliver the products that heat homes and businesses, fuel vehicles and power industry across the state. What does energy mean to Wisconsinites? Life […]

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In the heart of Monroe County, the city of Tomah rises up among the surrounding cranberry bogs. Located at the intersection of I-90 and I-94, it is the perfect place to stop off or stay awhile. And thanks to recent initiatives to provide funding and resources to local business owners, downtown Tomah has undergone a […]

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Gathering Waters is Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts and exists to strengthen over 50 land trusts throughout the state through outreach, education and communications. With a mission rooted in helping land trusts, landowners, and communities protect the places that make Wisconsin special, their promotion of Wisconsin Land Trust Days became an integral part of their […]

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Door County is perhaps Wisconsin’s most touted and adored vacation destination – and it’s not without good reason. The shops, the shoreline, the sunsets… there’s a whole lot to love. Our crew gets giddy every time we get word of a new Door County episode, and there might be some minor squabbling over who gets […]

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Have you ever felt as though you are surviving through your daily life instead of living it? Do you find yourself yearning for balance in your life? Becoming aware of the mind-body-spirit connection is our most powerful tool in fostering life balance. It is through this connection we find strength, love, inner peace, courage, wellness […]

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The current health pandemic affecting our communities across Wisconsin has presented even greater health risks to those with substance use disorders. We were fighting an epidemic before the pandemic, one of substance use disorders taking many lives. Being in isolation, with boredom, loneliness and fear, many people have turned to alcohol and other substances to […]

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Take a step back to reset and relax at Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River, Wisconsin. Wild Eagle Lodge is nestled along the beautiful shores of the Eagle River chain of 28 lakes, the largest chain of freshwater lakes in the World. Situated between Duck and Lynx Lake with the best recreational water frontage available […]

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With summer fast approaching, we need to protect ourselves from the powerful yet desired sun. The sun’s rays are so strong that they can permeate clouds as well as both car and home windows. Every day we need to wear SPF (Sun Protection Factor) because we may not always see the sun…but the sun always […]

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The lively and historic city of West Bend is located just 30 minutes north of Milwaukee on a westward bend of the Milwaukee River. Here, you’ll find cosmopolitan amenities and small-town charm rolled into one exciting place. From local music festivals to an acclaimed art museum and incredible food, this city is bursting with a […]

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Around the area water is hovering around the mid to low 60's, but even with the stable warm weather on the way, expect the shorter nights to start dropping water temps. 

Weeds are still thick, and water levels are around average for this time of year. Baitfish are still very plentiful since many of them hatched late.

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 Water levels are a bit higher than they have been, and water temps are in the low to mid 70's. Weeds are a bit more sparse than usual for this time of year, the crayfish molt is wrapping up and the baitfish are on the move. The next three weeks are setting up for some great action.

 
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Lots going on, so let's get right to it. First off, the crayfish molt is winding up. Lots of people were on some fish, but then those fish got scarce. What happened of course is the late summer molt, where the soft shells get on the shallow rocks and the feeding frenzy breaks out. Typically when a deep bite cools off quickly like that, fish will continue to bite, but they'll have a much smaller strike zone and the shallow fish will be active. But with so much food around, it means you need to slow down and be more methodical with your presentations. Fish tight to cover, and take a deep breath to slow down. Remember my rule of slowing down: If you think you're fishing slow enough, you're still fishing twice as fast as you should be. 

"We were all teaching ourselves, you know...flying by the seats of our pants and learning to do it as you were doing it," he said. "It was much different than it is now."

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George now manages that cheese production facility, which now employs about 45 employees. Crave Brothers employs nearly the same amount of people across the road at the milk production facility. He is still up every day at about 5:00 a.m.

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So what truly excites Lehner now when it comes to making cheese is a particular source of all great cheese - milk - particularly raw cow milk from cows feeding on clean pasture grasses.
"When I can get really exceptional milk...I drop everything," Lehner said. "That inspires me."

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One thing that makes him an attentive cheesemonger is his attitude towards people who may not have as much to spend as an affluent, worldly traveler.

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Brenda Jensen lives in the rolling hills of western Wisconsin near Westby, where she, her husband, three employees, a dog and occasional visiting grandchildren share the landscape with 700 dairy sheep. Those “girls” – the ones who are not producing lambs or currently dry – are milked twice a day and that milk produces award-winning...

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Shannon Berry has been at Fromagination almost three years, now its Floor & Kitchen Manager.  She traveled to the West Coast, East Coast, and back to Wisconsin before becoming a cheesemonger, and settling into training other cheesemongers to showcase the Badger State’s most famous product. “I work here because I like food, I like people...

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This month’s featured cheese maker is Marieke Peterman of Holland’s Family Cheese, the business name for a very successful Wisconsin cheese brand and her namesake, Marieke Gouda. The busy staff and many visitors at the small complex she has established in Thorp, Wisconsin, 45 minutes east of Eau Claire, show the results of a very...

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Jeff is a Fromagination cheesemonger as well as purchasing and inventory manager. He has extensive background in farming, food and cheesemaking. He has deep knowledge and passion about all things cheese, meats and companions. After working for a cheese making company in Milwaukee, Jeff started working at Fromagination cutting cheese in the back of the...

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After the huge success of our Winter Cheese Classes, we have put together a brand new series of classes based around the theme of Spring.  Starting May 9th for 10 weeks, our new Spring Cheese Classes will take you on a culinary journey around the world, where you will learn all about the various cheese...

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Fromagination’s Matriarch Kristi is one of Fromagination’s most seasoned cheesemongers, and its matriarch. We sat down with her and asked her to tell us a little more about herself. How long have you worked at Fromagination? I have worked for Fromagination for a number of years, not since the inception but shortly thereafter. I have...

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