There are many contradictory myths about Northwoods lumberjacks and the work they did in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were depicted as hard-living, violent men, but also as upstanding, conservation-minded gentlemen.

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Ever thought about growing your own potatoes? It's easy to be a chip off the old block if you follow the right steps. UW-Madison Professor and Extension Specialist Amanda Gevens explains how.

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