Art and Diane wrote:
We're taking a short trip to SW Wisconsin this weekend. Anyone know
where I might find a source for turning blanks or slabs.

In the SE WI area (not terribly far from Monroe if you're exploring) is
Badger Hardwoods of WI http://www.badgerwood.com/
They'er on US Route 14 on the north side of Walworth, WI.