Michael Polzella

Honoring her late husband, Vietnam veteran and beloved orthopedic surgeon Michael Kubly, Billie Kubly gifted UW-Milwaukee with $1 million to establish the Dr. Michael C. Kubly Military & Veterans Mental Health Endowment. After the couple lost their son to depression, they became fervent supporters of mental health services.

Since 1988, the BMO Harris Bradley Center has been at the center of much of Milwaukee’s nightlife, but after 30 years of sports, concerts and events, the BMO closed this year to make way for the newly opened Fiserv Forum.

The 2018 midterm elections brought out a record-breaking number of Wisconsin voters, with participation from approximately 60 percent of voting-age adults.

Prior to the Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk in September, Wauwatosa-based Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced a $1 million donation to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and continued sponsorship of the fundraising event through 2022.

This November, we’re thankful for generous initiatives being taken close to our home and hearts, such as the Invisible Fence of Southern Wisconsin group, which is donating oxygen masks designed for pets to the Janesville Fire Department. Nearly 40,000 household pets are harmed in fires each year, and Janesville’s new masks will help decrease that number in Wisconsin this domestic fire season.

This year, Wisconsinites are grateful for their team’s shot at an MLB title for the first time in 36 years. On the success of the season, the Brewers Twitter account tweeted:

Wisconsin’s most celebrated story of industrial innovation started in 1873 and is alive and well today in Kohler.

A tiny tin jar with a yellow and red logo makes up the simple, iconic packaging for one of the most popular lip balms on the market, Carmex. Since 1937, Carmex has offered lips comfort and care when troubled by the effects of sun, wind or cold.

Headquartered in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Lands’ End is known for its comfortable, practical outerwear. But most are unaware of the company’s ongoing commitment to the environment.

When traveling north of Milwaukee it’s hard to miss Old Glory waving proudly in front of Sheboygan’s Acuity Insurance. It is home to the largest free-flying American flag, at nearly 10,000 square feet, but that’s not the company’s only claim to fame.

In 1945, the Stayer family opened a butcher shop in Johnsonville, just west of Sheboygan. The original recipe of “sausage with a big taste” that came over from 19th-century Austria was the foundation of the business in the 1940s and remains the staple of the family-owned company today.

As an English teacher at Hartford Union High School, Jennifer Rodig is accustomed to rising early. Her day starts with lesson planning even before students arrive, but getting students’ attention when class starts at 7:25 a.m. proves to be challenging.

With one of the largest trauma surgeon teams in the state, the Medical College of Wisconsin is prepared to save lives day and night. Working around the clock sometimes means shifts of 35 hours or more.

Just passing through or seeking thrills, here’s the map explained:

With cooler weather gusting through Wisconsin, the spooky season is approaching. For many, this means trick-or-treating, but for others it means getting scared by zombies.

Outside of leaves changing, Milwaukee will see vibrant color this October during Day of the Dead celebrations.

At Shaker’s Cigar Bar in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood, your Death in the Afternoon absinthe cocktail may not be the only spirit at your side.

In the late 1800s, the college town of Whitewater in southern Wisconsin was known as the Second Salem.

National chains and local shops alike often help nonprofits in their community with fundraisers or events that generate awareness for their cause.

Prepare – Do your homework: Research the organization, develop questions to ask and review your experiences. Don’t get caught off guard.

Chasing the ever-elusive work-life balance? Consider a move to Madison. The state capital ranked No. 1 on a recently released list of the top 25 cities in the United States with the best work-life balance.

In 2013, Forbes magazine proclaimed Milwaukee “the capital of water.” Five years later, Wisconsin continues to build on its water technology expertise:

Located at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, many would argue Eau Claire’s recent national coverage and tourism uptick is thanks to the arts – specifically music. With over 68 music venues, an average of 152 music events per month and a university with a top music program, it’s no surprise recent Grammy nominees and winners have collaborated with artists with strong Eau Claire roots.

• Lodge Kohler —100 yards from Lambeau Field in the Titletown District; national best new hotel runner-up in USA Today poll.

Construction on Foxconn’s new Racine County campus won’t begin until spring, but many are predicting big changes for the surrounding area.

2018 will be a fitting year for our state motto, “Forward,” with exciting developments and productions ahead. Here are four of the biggest:

There’s often a temptation to bow out of rigorous training during the winter months. Here are three ways to keep up the momentum:

We all have egos to some degree, but when it pertains to business, over-extended egos can restrict growth. Knowledge and expertise are key to growth, but taming your ego and removing a sense of entitlement can take your company to the next level.