The 3X Olympian passing the torch in Oklahoma
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Why coach Bryan Volpenhein is leading Olympic hopefuls on the Oklahoma River.
The oyster house making waves in landlocked OKC
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After 17 years in Cali’s blistering food scene, the Walters opened a seafood hotspot in the heartland — and it worked.
Why this fashion designer moved to Tulsa
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Moving to Oklahoma turned Tulsa into this entrepreneur’s personal fashion show.
Turning walls into works of art
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How Muralist Aditi Heins is painting her own path to success in Oklahoma.
Why this Boeing engineer moved to Oklahoma
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With a career transition on the horizon, Alex Bethune traded rainy Seattle for Oklahoma’s wide open skies.
Swipe Right on Oklahoma
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This Valentine’s Day, Oklahoma is ready to steal your heart — and your zip code.
7 Reasons Oklahoma is the Best Place to Live in America
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If you’re looking to settle down without sacrifice, set your sights on this flyover state.
Oklahoma’s healthy living herald
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For John Bobb-Semple, small-town living has been just his speed.
The heartland’s vintage visionary
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How Tesia Zientek is living her Oklahoma life with purpose and style.
America’s top teacher calls Oklahoma home
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As National Teacher of the Year, Rebecka Peterson is making waves for Oklahoma schoolkids.