Rachel Rasmussen had some incredible goals 20 years ago when she started working as a bartender at the junction of state Highway 29 and U.S. Highway 45 and, soon after, bought the business. Since then, she’s achieved a lot.

However, the achievement of being featured as one of America’s Best Restaurants is one that the owner of Rachel’s Roadside Bar and Grill probably didn’t see coming.

The all-new season of Wisconsin Life on PBS Wisconsin takes viewers on a trip around the state to visit their neighbors and uncover their unique stories.

Twig’s Beverage in Shawano is featured in the season premiere of Wisconsin Life on PBS Wisconsin 7 p.m. Oct. 9 and will also be available to stream online at that time from anywhere at www.pbswisconsin.org/wilife and on the free PBS app on all streaming devices and smart TVs.

In a typical ranch-style home in Gresham, Amy Haffner practices the not-so-typical ancient healing methods of Reiki.

Haffner is a Reiki master practitioner. She combines the techniques of Reiki with Native American healing practices and Irish healing lore in her business, Inner Wisdom Healing and Massage.

Reiki has its roots in ancient Japanese healing practices and is considered a form of energy healing.

Leadership Shawano County has spent 25 years developing future community leaders, and many of the past participants came together Sept. 18 at the North Star Mohican Casino Resort.

Patti Habeck has been named president and CEO of New North Inc., the regional economic development corporation for the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin, effective Dec. 1.

A unanimous selection of the New North board of directors, she leads the largest hunger-relief organization in the state, one which has experienced transformational growth strategically, financially and in culture over her tenure.

Cruisers Yachts is launching its newest fleet, the VTR. Designed and built in Oconto, the VTR line combines rugged capability and yacht-level craftsmanship.

The fleet debuts with two models: the 38 VTR, featuring an open cockpit, and the 38 VTR EC, which boasts an enclosed cockpit with climate control for all-weather boating. Both are powered by Mercury Verado outboards, with twin 300hp or 400hp engines.