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Editor’s note: Kicks presents 20Q, a feature that introduces readers to people involved in the area’s arts and entertainment community. Compiled by kicks Editor Greg Little, each piece will include a short bio, photo and answers to questions that provide insight into not only that person’s artistic interests but also his or her unique personality. Steve Stettler Steve Stettler has cheese in his blood. That might not sound healthy, but it’s likely the reason this third-generation cheesemaker has enjoyed great professional success as head of Brodhead’s Decatur Dairy. A ...

By Travis Cleven May 28, 2021 | 2:00 AM Dairy is such a prominent aspect of Wisconsin and without people behind the scenes helping to create those products, we wouldn’t be able to buy them so easily at the store. One of those people is Roger Krohn, a third-generation Wisconsin cheesemaker who has been in the industry since he can remember. “Between eighth grade and freshmen year of high school I started working that summer on the bottom of the totem pole like everybody else did here in packaging,” he said. Krohn explained that back then he was paid minimum wage, which was $1.60/...

Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 When it comes to anniversaries, gold is the traditional gift for the 50th, and diamonds are for the 75th. But what do you give for a 180th anniversary? According to Wisconsin, it’s cheese! Wisconsin has been making cheese even longer than it’s been a state, and this year marks a big milestone. To celebrate their 180th anniversary of cheesemaking, dairy farmers and artisan cheesemakers from across Wisconsin have donated their most sought-after creations. One grand prize winner will have the opportunity to custom-design their own Grand Towering Cheese Wheel Ca...

Chef Joe Flamm dishes on American Cheese Month. Sponsored by Wisconsin Cheese Author: Laura Cavanaugh Updated: 11:49 AM PDT May 24, 2021 May is American Cheese Month, a tribute to one of the world’s most popular and versatile foods. The dairy state is leading the way, with Wisconsin celebrating its 180th Anniversary of cheesemaking. One of the top Italian chefs in the nation, Bravo’s winner of Top Chef Season 15, Chef Joe Flamm, joins our Laura Cavanaugh to share tasty tips, his favorite pairings and some especially cheesy recipes.   “Wisconsin takes c...

By Travis Cleven May 21, 2021 | 12:09 AM Seeing as it is American Cheese Month and we’re in America’s Dairyland, it’s only fitting that we highlight some of the great cheese factories around the state. One of those being Renard’s Cheese in Door County. The owner of the company, Chris Renard who is also a Master Cheesemaker, took some time to share the history of Renard’s and how it became the well-known place it is today. Renard’s began back in 1961 when his grandparents bought Rosewood Dairy after his Grandpa Howard had been making cheese since he was 13...