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As they move north, here’s what to know about the popular monarch butterfly
Monarch butterflies are one of the most identifiable insects in Wisconsin.
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Festivals, arts, more things to do in the Milwaukee area in spring 2026
Find something to do in the Milwaukee area this spring with this calendar of festivals, theater and music performances, author visits and more.
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Animal activists take protests over Ridglan Farms beagles to Capitol
Shouts of “free the dogs” rang out through the state Capitol on April 20 as protesters advocating on behalf of beagles at a Wisconsin dog breeding facility demanded a meeting with Gov. Tony Evers.
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From wheat fields to America’s Dairyland: Wisconsin’s rise as a dairy powerhouse
Wisconsin’s identity as “America’s Dairyland” has been forged through generations of agricultural innovation, hard-earned adaptation, and a blend of science, community, and economic resilience.
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These are the Wisconsin restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
While Wisconsin has a reputation for dive bars, the state hasn’t made as many appearances on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” as you might expect. Eight Wisconsin restaurants have been featured on the Food Network show hosted by celebrity chef Guy Fieri. But on average, Fieri has visited 31 restaurants per state for his show, which…
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What Wisconsin counties get the most tornado warnings? See the data
As Wisconsin residents deal with weather warnings and tornado sirens to start the week, some will have more experience with the routine than others. From 2005 to 2025, the National Weather Service in Wisconsin issued 1,698 tornado warnings across the state, according to the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. Dane County leads the way with 80 tornado warnings issued in the 20 years…
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Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks head coach
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has stepped down from coaching.
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What was voter turnout in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court election?
After Justice-elect Chris Taylor’s whopping 20-point margin of victory, it might be a surprise that only about one in three of Wisconsin’s voting-age residents turned out in the April 7 election. Unofficial results posted by the Associated Press as of 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 showed 1,506,444 Wisconsinites cast ballots in the election – about…
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Michelin Guide is coming to Milwaukee for the first time ever
Michelin Guide is coming to Milwaukee as part of the newly minted Michelin Guide American Great Lakes edition.
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Political money pours into Wisconsin’s school board elections
Although school board elections are supposed to be nonpartisan, there’s plenty of political money pouring into local campaigns ahead of the April 7 election.
