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The Buzz About Bees
Why bees matter more than you think—and how to help Article by Terry Schuster The next time you pop an almond into your mouth or bite into a crisp apple, take a moment to thank a bee. While some people fear them or dismiss them as pests, bees are among the most essential contributors to our food system. “If they aren’t around, we simply don’t have food,” says Charlie Koenen, a beekeeper, advocate and president of the Milwaukee Waukesha Beekeepers Association in Brookfield. In fact, he is...
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Sports + Recreation
Driven Beyond the Course
Wisco Carts are built for everyday adventures Article by Erin Treder | Photography by Abbie Miller What began as a nights-and-weekends hobby—buying and refurbishing golf carts—has grown into a full-fledged golf cart dealership for George DeGraffenreid and his brother-in-law, Dan Sweeney. Today, the pair is celebrating more than five years in business. Wisco Carts, with two locations in Wisconsin: one in Muskego and another in Milton, offers everything a golf cart owner could want, including...
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From Local Roots to Local Favorite
At The Elbow Room, food, family, and community come together. Article by Erin Treder | Photography by Samuel Perencevic/The Elbow Room Brookfield Jake Dehne likes to say he’s just a Brookfield guy—because that’s where his story begins. Though he grew up in Waukesha, his connection to Brookfield has always run deep. His mother taught at Brookfield Academy, where Jake and his brother, Seth, attended school from kindergarten through senior year. Each day, he passed the bar and restaurant that...
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Travel
Your Perfect Trip, Planned
Travel planner Jillian Gibas shares the strategies she uses to design thoughtful, stress-free vacations for her clients Article by Erin Treder | Photography by Makena Lee Photography Jillian Gibas formed her travel business during an RV trip around the country in 2020—and she hasn’t looked back since. A self-described independent traveler who doesn’t particularly enjoy tour groups or packaged itineraries, she aims to offer clients something different: perfectly customized travel plans...
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