Cover story:
Airborne supremacy.
In big-mountain states, they laugh. But there is a snowboarding scene in Wisconsin, and if anything the snowboarders here are tougher. Local snowboarders talk about the scene and what to expect when you hit the slopes.

Aerial apparel One of the best things about snowboarding is the cool gear.
On the cover: On the cover Eric Kuenster, all snowboarding gear provided by and available at Moda 3; Photo/C.Taylor
downtime
Sound effects You've listened to your iPod enough. MKE scouted out three local performers that are worth getting out of the house for.
One tank trip: A one-man show that's not far, far away In Chicago, a guy is retelling the Star Wars trilogy in 55 minutes. And people are paying to listen.
Multiple roles are tall order for 'Syringa' star "The Syringa Tree" tells the story of apartheid through many characters - and one actress.
Meet the bartender: Paul Kennedy of Bar Lulu Whether he's recommending a new beer to perfectly match a regular's tastes, chatting up a newcomer or concocting one of his new, tasty cocktails, Kennedy keeps the libations flowing with a smile.
Threeview: Indigo Indigo, a new restaurant, gets points for it's desserts and blue-hued atmosphere, but not for its veggies.
Exposure Onopa Brewing Co. hosts a hip-hop tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

how we live
On the job: Born to help with homebirths Learning to assist women who want to give birth at home.
Mangia mangia Three pasta dishes that will get you to ditch that no-carb diet.
Bob gets hot: Vertically challenged In week two of his quest to get fit, Bob Purvis tries a rock-climbing lesson. Ouch.
Ask Mom: Bursting the bubble on chewing gum Gum-chewing, popping the (almost) big question and partying at mom and dad's home.

in the know
Profile: Antouman Jallow Soccer is the cure when Antouman Jallow gets homesick for Sweden.
When I was 30: Carl Hedman A retired professor recalls his first inklings of counterculture thinking.
Plan to dock WWII cruiser at lakefront hits choppy water Opponents of a plan to bring the USS Des Moines ("Daisey Mae"), a World War II-era cruiser ship, to the Milwaukee lakefront speak out.
Financial aid 101: Setting tuition goals How to start saving for Junior's college tuition.

online exclusives
Music video MKE's Bob Purvis went to Tyrol Basin to check out the snowboarding scene there. The video is set to the song 'Snowboardin'' by Kurt Williams and can be found on the album "Big Fish, Little Fish."
Snowboarding video Addition video footage from Tyrol Basin.
Lead lemming video MKE's Bob Purvis tries rock climbing.
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