Madison Magazine August 2022

A man in a hat sitting at a table with a plate of food and a bottle of Coca-Cola in front of him

From selling tamales on Facebook to opening a second storefront

Emily Knepple,

Amado Rodriguez III took a leap of faith in opening Arod’s Tex Mex & American Grill. Now he has two locations.

A career in securing cyberspace

Doug Moe,

Making a living in information security was once considered a rare, if not impossible, challenge. But Madison’s Jack Koziol proved them all wrong.

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Love it or hate it, sauerkraut has found its sweet spot

Dan Curd,

Sauerkraut has long been a standard Wisconsin condiment, but it’s trending now as a fermented health food.

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What happens when the doctor needs help?

Maggie Ginsberg,

A physician-turned-therapist now gives other doctors the mental health and substance abuse counseling they need.

Clouds North Films owner Bob Trondson stands behind a camera with his glasses held to his mouth

Snapshots of Life

Michael Muckian,

Clouds North Films creates long and short documentaries that give viewers up-close-and-personal perspectives of their fellow community members.

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Remembering Madison’s Wild Waters

Maggie Ginsberg,

Do you recall the wild days at this south-east side water park from 1984 to 1991?

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10 Madison-area biergartens (plus a beer hall coming soon)

Aaron R. Conklin,

If your favorite garden is a biergarten, it’s going to be a great summer.

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The Trail to Riley Tavern

Kate Teasdale,

The day a bicycle ride in pursuit of beer and pizza took a fateful turn.

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A smart second life for Smart Studios

Andrea Behling,

New owner turns the famous Madison recording space into a short-term rental.

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One home, two families: An unbreakable bond from Ukraine to Fitchburg

Susan Siman,

A Susan Siman feature: Two families brought together by an adoption journey decades ago reunite after one of the families had to flee their war-torn home in Ukraine.

Hot List: 6 editors' picks for August

Andrea Behling,

Check out what's on the Hot List this month, including a Madison picnic blanket, a slushie spot and artwork from an editors' favorite.

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Roach: In God We Trust

John Roach,

"They worship a Jesus who has a three-car garage and looks more like a Norwegian than a short Jewish guy."

The wheels are turning for pottery artist Shandra Bjyrd

Maija Inveiss,

Her fascination with clay started at an early age, and her love for the medium has only grown over time.

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The ultimate guide to local picnics

Maija Inveiss,

A-tisket, a-tasket, here’s your guide to packing the perfect basket. From where to go to what to bring, celebrate all things local with a summer picnic.