Susan Lampert Smith

Susan Lampert Smith

Contributing Writer

A freelance writer and operator of the Blue Valley Gardens produce farm outside Mount Horeb, Susan previously wrote an award-winning newspaper column and has authored two books.

Coronavirus UWHealth employees Ann Sheely and Julia Burns care for COVID-19 patients. (Photo by John Maniaci UWHealth)
Coronavirus This Week Marks One Year Since the Coronavirus First Came to Wisconsin

An “emergency” committee continues to manage resources and staffing as coronavirus cases move from a mystery to a vaccine target.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith January 26, 2021 8:00 am CST
Local Coverage The 114-year-old barn at Ela Orchard was a familiar sight every autumn for apple lovers across southeast Wisconisn.
Local Coverage Historic Barn Lost to Fire at a Landmark Racine Co. Orchard

Novelist Jane Hamilton and husband Bob Willard are weighing rebuilding options for Ela Orchard.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith January 19, 2021 12:26 pm CST
Our Wisconsin This 7-year-old's Virtual Lemonade Stand Raised Enough Money to Feed 600 Families for a Week
Our Wisconsin WI Girl’s Virtual Lemonade Stand Will Be Highlighted in Inauguration Special About Giving

Her goal was $90, but donors and a non-profit restaurant have helped her raise $53,000.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith January 19, 2021 8:25 am CST
Coronavirus Chestina Schubert raises her hand as she becomes the first person at University Hospital to be vaccinated on Dec. 17. Herd immunity, or vaccinating 70% of state residents, will not be likely by fall unless the federal government increasing vaccine allocation to Wisconsin. (Photo provided by UW Health)
Coronavirus The First Frontline Worker Vaccinated in Wisconsin Is a Black Woman. That Matters in the Fight for Trust.

This community has been hit hard by the virus. It is also much less likely to trust medical research and the vaccines produced by research.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith December 17, 2020 8:48 am CST
Voting Clerk Mary Price stands outside the 109-year-old Perry Town Hall. Located in a rural corner of Dane County, Wis., its population is 670. (Photo by Susan Lampert Smith)
Voting Rural Perry’s Only Polling Site Finally Gets Internet and Toilet for Election Day

Recent upgrades made possible through Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith November 3, 2020 1:49 pm CST

continuing coverage

A tornado near New Richmond completely destroyed a garage and caused some other damage Wednesday night. (Photo via National Weather Service) Local Coverage Wednesday Storms Brought Six Tornadoes, National Weather Service Confirms
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), center, is flanked by Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam), left, and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) during a press conference before an attempt to override Gov. Tony Evers' veto of a bill to prematurely end the $300-a-week federal unemployment benefit. (Photo by Christina Lieffring) Politics Unemployed Wisconsinites Will Keep $300 Boost After Republicans Fail to End It
Masks on a table Coronavirus The Delta Variant is Spreading Rapidly. Wisconsin Health Officials Are Recommending Masks Again.
(Shutterstock) Politics ‘$15 is Just a Start’: Wisconsin Residents Push for a Minimum Wage Hike
Elections Election Day countdown
Elections Unsure How Long Until Election Day? Here’s Your Sign.

Mount Horeb woman creates an array of numeric nudges to go vote.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith October 6, 2020 7:00 am CDT
Coronavirus A photo of a quarantined boy wearing a protective mask as he looks through a window. The pandemic is prompting an increase of anxiety and depression in children and teens. (Getty Images)
Coronavirus Ongoing Pandemic Causing Mental Health Issues for Many Teens

Professionals cite lack of normal routine, lack of social interactions as contributing factors.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith October 1, 2020 6:00 am CDT