Celebrating Wisconsin's Historical Women

The month of March is Women’s History Month and Magic 98 wants to celebrate while we educate.

Every weekday, Lanette Hansen will share a story about a Wisconsin Historical Woman.  The women who didn’t necessarily make the history books…but those who definitely made history.

Lanette is joined by Charlotte Deleste and Susan Siman from News 3 Now for each of these historical journeys. You’ll be able to find these stories, photos, and more here!

Belle Case LaFollette

Belle Case LaFollette was the first woman to earn a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and the brains behind her husband, ‘Fighting’ Bob LaFollette’s political career.

Carrie Jacobs Bond

A singer, pianist, and songwriter who composed over 175 pieces of popular music from the 1890s through the early 1940s.

Olympia Brown

Olympia Brown was an American minister and suffragist. She was the first woman to be ordained as clergy with the consent of her denomination. Brown was also an advocate for women’s rights and one of the few first-generation suffragists who could vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.

Cynthia Bentley

From foster care to gold medals…this woman has proven everyone wrong many times.

Mee Moua

A refugee from Laos when she was barely 5 years old escaping the Vietnam War, Mee put in the time and effort to make it to the top.

Vel Phillips

Vel Phillips made a career of ‘firsts’.  She trudged through so much unchartered territory and championed most things she put her heart into.

Ingrid Washinawatok

By the time she graduated high school, she had joined an activism movement and interned in New York City.  She was ready to make a difference.

Milly Zantow

This busy mom of three had a problem…and her solution changed the world.

Ellen Ainsworth

Ellen Ainsworth went from little Glenwood City, Wisconsin to war hero.  She was awarded the Red Cross Bronze Medal, a Purple Heart, and one of the highest honors awarded by the military, a Silver Star Medal.  She along with a group of other nurses were the first women to receive this commendation.

Electa Quinney

Armed with knowledge from some of the best schools on the east coast, Electa Quinney came to Wisconsin.  She started a school without charging fees allowing everyone to get an education and essentially Wisconsin public schools as we know them, began.

Ho Poe Kaw

The first woman to lead a Ho-Chunk nation and the first woman who was ever written about in all of Wisconsin history.

Dickey Chapelle

Dickey Chapelle was an American photojournalist known for her work as a war correspondent from World War II through the Vietnam War.

Dr. Laura Ross Wolcott

Laura Ross Wolcott was the first female doctor in Wisconsin and an important leader of the woman suffrage movement in Milwaukee.

Joyce Carlson

Raise your hand if you knew that a major part of the Disney theme parks was created by a woman from Wisconsin?  Me neither.

Lorraine Hansberry

The brief, brilliant, radical life of Lorraine Hansberry brought her through Madison going to the UW before heading to NYC to start her writing career.  I’m not sure even she could’ve predicted her success.

Donna Burkett and Manonia Evans

Decades before same-sex marriage was legalized…they played a key role in getting us there.

Laurel Clark

Laurel Clark was a United States Navy captain, NASA astronaut, Space Shuttle mission specialist, and medical doctor. She grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, and graduated from UW-Madison.

Marjorie Engelman

Marjorie Engelman paved a new path for women working at UWGB and also as an artist inspired by her newfound freedom.

Anita Herrera

From 6 years old in a family of migrant workers to the Governor’s office, Anita is a true role model.

Margaret Danhauser

Girls weren’t supposed to play professional baseball…but this ‘girl’ sure did!  Wisconsin’s own…Margaret Danhauser.

Dr. Fannie Hicklin

Dr. Fannie Hicklin earned her Ph.D in Theatre from UW-Madison and then quickly made history.  In ’64, she became the first African American faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the same year President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law.

Ardie Clark Halyard

Ardie Clark Halyard, along with her husband, opened the first African American-owned Savings and Loan with just a ten-dollar bill.

Betsy Thunder

Betsy Thunder was a medicine woman.  She opened her door to anyone who needed healing and in doing so created quite a name for herself.


Circle of Friends Top 98 Songs of 2022

Here are your Top 98 songs of 2022 as rated by YOU, Circle of Friends!

 

  1. Aerosmith – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing
  2. Bonnie Raitt – Something to Talk About
  3. The Cure – Friday I’m In Love
  4. Blondie – The Tide is High
  5. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge
  6. Jonas Brothers – Sucker
  7. Pink – All I Know So Far
  8. Pink – Walk Me Home
  9. Prince – Kiss
  10. Duran Duran – Ordinary World
  11. INXS – Need You Tonight
  12. Jonas Brothers – What a Man Gotta Do
  13. Nicky Youre – Sunroof
  14. John Parr – St. Elmo’s Fire (Man In Motion)
  15. Backstreet Boys – As Long As You Love Me
  16. UB40 – Can’t Help Falling In Love
  17. Eric Carmen – Hungry Eyes
  18. Foreigner – I Want To Know What Love Is
  19. R.E.M. – Losing My Religion
  20. Dean Lewis – Be Alright
  21. Bananarama – Cruel Summer
  22. Alannah Miles – Black Velvet
  23. Harry Styles – As It Was
  24. Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine
  25. Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes
  26. Madonna – Crazy For You
  27. Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over
  28. Ed Sheeran – Shivers
  29. Irene Cara – Flashdance (What A Feeling)
  30. Boyz II Men – End Of The Road
  31. Melissa Etheridge – I’m The Only One
  32. The Outfield – Your Love
  33. Adele – Oh My God
  34. Harry Styles – Adore You
  35. Blues Traveler – Run-Around
  36. Lady Gaga – Hold My Hand
  37. Whitney Houston – I Have Nothing
  38. The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony
  39. Pretenders – I’ll Stand By You
  40. Cranberries – Linger
  41. Natalie Imbruglia – Torn
  42. B-52’s – Love Shack
  43. Madonna – Meterial Girl
  44. Fugees – Killing Me Softly
  45. Edwin McCain – I’ll Be
  46. Roxette – It Must Have Been Love
  47. David Bowie – Let’s Dance
  48. Doobie Brothers – Easy
  49. Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason
  50. Madonna – Holiday
  51. Chris Isaak – Wicked Game
  52. Spin Doctors – Two Princes
  53. Dexy’s Midnight Riders – Come On Eileen
  54. Katy Perry – Daisies
  55. Police – Every Breath You Take
  56. Selena Gomez – Lose you To Love Me
  57. Stevie Nicks – Edge of Seventeen
  58. Kool & The Gang – Celebration
  59. Sheryl Crow – Strong Enough
  60. Wham! – Careless Whisper
  61. Justin Bieber – Intentions
  62. Taylor Swift – Lover
  63. Culture Club – Karma Chameleon
  64. Justin Bieber – Ghost
  65. U2 – With Or Without You
  66. Kygo w/One Republic – Lose Somebody
  67. Christina Aguilera – Loyal Brave True
  68. Matchbox Twenty – 3 AM
  69. Sam Smith – How Do You Sleep
  70. Sister Hazel – All For You
  71. Roxette – Joyride
  72. Jawsh 685/Jason Derulo/BTS – Savage Love
  73. Bon Jovi – I’ll Be There For You
  74. Goo Goo Dolls – Name
  75. Sam Smith – Dancing With a Stranger
  76. Ava Max – Kings & Queens
  77. Taylor Swift – Cardigan
  78. Gabby Barrett – The Good Ones
  79. Modern English – I Melt With You
  80. Mariah Carey – Always Be My Baby
  81. Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger
  82. Janet Jackson – Escapade
  83. Aerosmith – Crazy
  84. Taylor Swift – Willow
  85. Eagle-Eye Cherry – Save Tonight
  86. Goo Goo Dolls – Iris
  87. No Doubt – Don’t Speak
  88. Shawn Mendes – When You’re Gone
  89. TLC – Waterfalls
  90. Harry Styles – Golden
  91. Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time
  92. Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
  93. Annie Lennox – Walking On Broken Glass
  94. Jimmy Cliff – I Can See Clearly Now
  95. Duncan Laurence – Arcade
  96. Wilson Phillips – Hold On
  97. Marshmello ft. Jonas Brothers – Leave Before You Love Me
  98. Gayle – ABC…

(BTW – #99 is “Beautiful Mistakes” from Maroon 5…and #100 is “Runaway Train” from Soul Asylum)


98 Hours of Christmas Magic 2022

Magic 98's holiday tradition returns for another year: 98 Hours of Christmas Magic. It's where you hear all the great music of Christmas, from old and new, from Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole to Mariah Carey and Michael Buble, from fun pop songs to beautiful Christmas carols.

Join Fields Automotive of Madison and Genesis Painting for 98 Hours of Christmas Magic, from 10 PM on December 21, through midnight Christmas night, on Magic 98.


Fuel the Drive Contest with U88 from Wisconsin Biofuels Association


Enter to win a $100 gift card to Kwik Trip from Wisconsin Biofuels Association! Earn 3 bonus entries if you submit a photo before you fill up with U88 or a photo of your receipt. Unleaded 88, also known as E15, is a high–quality fuel that contains 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. It's less expensive than regular unleaded, provides better engine performance, and is kinder to our earth!

Auto manufacturers approve the use of Unleaded 88. According to an RFA analysis, more than 95% of model year 2020 vehicles have been explicitly approved by the manufacturer for the use of Unleaded 88. General Motors recommends the use of Unleaded 88 beginning with its 2012 model year vehicles and Ford recommends Unleaded 88 for its 2013 and newer vehicles. Unleaded 88 is also approved for use by Volkswagen, Audi, Toyota, Land Rover, Porsche, Jaguar, Honda, Subaru, and certain models of Mercedes-Benz and Lexus.

  • By participating in this contest and/or accepting any prize in this contest, the winner releases the radio station and Mid-West Family Madison and any additional sponsors from any and all liabilities associated with this contest and/or said prize.
  • No responsibility is assumed by the radio station, Mid-West Family Madison, contest sponsors for damaged, lost, altered, misdirected, postage due, incomplete or illegible entries, phone or mechanical failure, human error or any act of nature which may prohibit entering this contest.

2021 Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Information

It's time to rake the leaves and clean up the yard. If you're curious about when your city or town will be picking up, here's how to find out. If you don't find exactly what you're looking for at the links below, you'll at least find a phone number you can call.

Madison: begins October 10. The city has a tool where you can enter your address to find out precisely when crews will be in your neighborhood to pick up yard waste. Find it here.

DeForest: information here.

Middleton: information here.

Oregon: information here.

Stoughton: information here.

Sun Prairie: information here.

Waunakee: information here.


Mom Fail: Patty From Madison

Patti from Madison needs to watch the little "white lies" that she tells.


Cheers to a Healthcare Hero!

Are you a healthcare hero? If so, we want to celebrate you!

Each week, one hero will be chosen from all entries to win some goodies from Culver's and Herzing University that will be mailed to you!

Don’t forget to upload a picture of you at work, we want to make a gallery of all the wonderful Healthcare Heroes working so hard during this pandemic.

Not a healthcare hero yourself? No worries, you can still nominate friends, family and community members as well!

Must be 21+ to enter

*If you would like your photo taken down, please email cailynn@midwestfamilymadison.com


Lanette's Lazy Ramen Casserole Recipe

Magic 98 listener, Laura raised nine kids and fostered a few more. She knows a thing or two about cooking. Here’s her recipe that I’m stealing for Lanette’s Lazy Ramen Casserole.

1 lb hamburger (fried & drained)
1 pkg Ramen Noodles (put in baggie & smash... kid job!). Any flavor.
1 can diced or stewed tomatoes
1 can your favorite veggies
1 cup water (more if fresh/frozen veggies)

Throw everything in same pot/pan including Ramon seasoning... simmer until hot! Enjoy!

Click here for more of Lanette's Lazy Recipes!


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