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Many of us come to love Wisconsin by birth. But for others, it comes through marriage. Writer Benjamin Percy tells us how Wisconsin became his state-in-law.
Benjamin Percy is the author of two novels, Red Moon and The Wilding, as well as two books of short stories. He’ll be at Boswell Books in Milwaukee on May 14th.

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Valentine’s Day can elicit groans but it also inspires reflections on the meaning of love. Writer John Hildebrand considers marriage and the bonds that tie us all together.
John Hildebrand teaches English at the UW-Eau Claire and is the author of three books, including A Northern Front.
Photo by TaraGiancaspro.
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