7 moments that defined Wisconsin’s labor movement
Wisconsin has been home to strong union advocates since the nineteenth century, but their path hasn’t always been easy.
Mar
2026
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LOCAL HISTORY
Mar
2026
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11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin
You may think you know all about the Badger State, but there are some facts about Wisconsin that are truly surprising, even to long-time Wisconsinites.
Feb
2026
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This martial arts form, founded in Milwaukee, continues to empower students
Cheryl Knox, 66, used to walk past the Kempo Goju dojo on her way to and from Keefe Avenue Elementary in the mid-1970s. She said she was enamored by the trophies in the window and the martial arts students training in the distance. "I was captivated by everything,"...
Nov
2025
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Lake Mendota’s Ancient Canoes Reveal Secrets of Wisconsin’s Indigenous Past
First Nations members and the Wisconsin Historical Society have been uncovering ancient canoes in Lake Mendota since 2021. The discoveries paint a clearer picture of the region’s Indigenous history.
Nov
2025
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50 years after sinking, the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald still has stories to tell
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Nov. 10, 1975 and still has stories to tell.
Oct
2025
27
A haunted hotel, a ghost ship and the afterlife of a priest — Manitowoc’s tales of the strange and unexplained
MANITOWOC – Tales of mysterious noises in abandoned houses or strange creatures rising out of cold lake waters fascinate folks year-round. But they tend to take on especially spine-tingling excitement during the Halloween season. The Manitowoc area has its share of...
Oct
2025
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A timeline of the storied history behind Wisconsin’s former Badger Army Ammunition Plant
A timeline of the storied history behind Wisconsin's former Badger Army Ammunition Plant
Aug
2025
27
5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
Aug
2025
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From tubs to tugs: Surprising stories behind 6 Wisconsin shipwrecks
A maritime archeologist shares the stories of six surprising shipwrecks in Wisconsin’s Great Lakes, from historic vessels to unusual cargo.
Aug
2025
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9 quirky traditions Wisconsin colleges carry on
At these universities, traditions new and old are a vital part of the college experience.
