by Erin Yarnall | Dec 5, 2024 | THINGS TO DO
Get into the spirit of the season by bundling up and checking out the 12 best holiday light displays in Wisconsin. No matter what you celebrate, it’s hard to resist getting into the festive season that happens at the end of the year. Between the numerous holidays—like...
by Kristine Hansen | Dec 4, 2024 | FOOD AND DRINK
Belly up to the bar and order a phosphate, malt or soda at these old-fashioned, timeless soda fountains throughout Wisconsin. To step back into the middle of the 20th century, it’s as easy as visiting a soda fountain. Fortunately, many remain in Wisconsin,...
by UpNorthNews Staff | Dec 3, 2024 | LOCAL CULTURE
‘Tis the season for sharing good stories—and these seven books, all published by Wisconsin authors in 2024, make the perfect gift for readers of all ages! Picture book: Each Day is a Gift by Lisl Detlefsen On her family’s cranberry marsh near Wisconsin Rapids,...
by Dorothy Scott | Dec 3, 2024 | LOCAL HISTORY
Here’s how the Great Lakes bring Wisconsin swaths of snow every single winter (and which Wisconsin areas receive the most). It’s called the lake effect. Anyone from Chicago, Marquette, or Green Bay can attest that the lake effect in the Midwest is not only...
by Christina Lorey | Dec 3, 2024 | LOCAL BUSINESS
The average American spends $650 on gifts each year. Here are some you can feel good about giving. Money is tight for many families, especially during the holiday season, and every dollar counts. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of affordable, Wisconsin-made gifts you...
