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Mar 2026 30

14 celebrities who went to college in Wisconsin

By Holly Garcia | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Holly Garcia

Find out if you share an alma mater with one these 14 celebrities who attended college in Wisconsin.

From actors and athletes to authors and astronauts, many exceptional people spent their years in higher education at incredible colleges in Wisconsin.

Jan 2026 22

11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day

By Kristine Hansen | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Kristine Hansen

These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.

Each of these family-owned companies developed a product they stand behind and also enjoy at home.

Jan 2026 13

10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.

While many of the records broken by Wisconsinites are connected to sports, the state and its residents also claim some pretty silly, yet no less impressive, records as well.

Dec 2025 17

Wisconsin’s 10 most heartwarming news stories of 2025

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Erin Yarnall

The news isn’t always bad: There were plenty of heartwarming stories across the state throughout the year.

The news isn’t always bad: There were plenty of heartwarming stories across the state throughout 2025.

Dec 2025 11

The Eagle River Ice Castle: A 92-year-old winter tradition

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.

Dec 2025 5

10 of the best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Wisconsin

By Holly Garcia | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Holly Garcia

Make your holidays merry and bright with an experience to remember. Visit one of the best cut-your-own-tree farms in Wisconsin this season.

Come Christmastime, dashing over to a cut-your-own tree farm is a beloved Wisconsin tradition.

Nov 2025 20

What makes Wisconsin ‘America’s Dairyland?’ These quirky laws and regulations could hold the answer

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Wisconsin takes pride in being the "America's Dairyland," but with that title has come some unique laws and certifications to protect the integrity of the state's dairy industry.

Nov 2025 10

How to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in Wisconsin

By Ellie Bourdo | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Ellie Bourdo

November is National Native American Heritage Month, also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month was designated by President George W. Bush in 1990. The month celebrates and honors the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous...