Our Wisconsin

An Unabashedly Wisconsin celebration of our state’s people, places and stories

Our Wisconsin Lumberjacks stand around the remains of a purported "hodag" in this 1893 photo.
Our Wisconsin From the Wendigo of the Northwoods to the Beast of Bray Road, Wisconsin is Haunted by Legendary Ghosts and Ghouls

Here are a few spooky tales to tell around the campfire before the snow flies.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith October 21, 2021 1:24 pm CDT
Latinos La Casa de Esperanza Charter School Teacher Jesus Avila leads his class in a traditional Aztec drumming performance. The charter school is just one of the many educational missions of La Casa de Esperanza, a nonprofit that has served the Waukesha community for more than 50 years. (Photo by Cara Spoto)
Latinos La Casa de Esperanza Has Served the Hispanic Community in Waukesha For Much Longer Than a Lot of People Might Think

Agency has served the Latino Community and others in need for more than 50 years

Cara Spoto Cara Spoto October 19, 2021 11:01 am CDT
Coronavirus A photo of the Fall Creek School District building in Eau Claire County. Gina Kildahl, a parent whose 7-year-old son contracted COVID-19 while attending the school, recently filed a lawsuit against the district for failing to implement masking requirements and other precautions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of the Fall Creek School District)
Coronavirus Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight

Gina Kildahl sued Fall Creek School District for not protecting her 7-year-old son and other students from COVID-19.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson October 14, 2021 6:47 pm CDT
Coronavirus In this Nov. 7, 2018, file photo, then-Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch speaks at an election night event in Pewaukee. Republican Rebecca Kleefisch, who spent eight years as lieutenant governor under Scott Walker, has launched her campaign for governor. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Coronavirus Kleefisch Tested Positive for COVID One Day After Speaking at Anti-Vax Group’s Event, Campaign Staff Confirms

GOP gubernatorial hopeful spoke at a Wisconsinites United For Freedom (WUFF) event on Sept 15. She tested positive for the virus on Sept. 16.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring October 8, 2021 4:15 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin The scenic gorge at Pewit's Nest in Baraboo. (Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)
Our Wisconsin Wisconsin Natural Areas: Less Crowded Than the Parks

Take a fall hike through some of the state’s hidden treasures.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith October 4, 2021 7:12 pm CDT

continuing coverage

Emanuel Montalvo cuts Aaron Feria's hair on Oct. 12 at The Lounge Barbershop in Arcadia. The barbershop is one of a growing number of Latino-owned businesses in the Trempealeau County city that is home to a fast-growing Latino population. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Latinos As Latino Populations Increase, Communities Are Also Seeing a Growth in Latino-owned Businesses
The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
Harmful blue-green algae blooms, like this one seen on Lake Monona in Madison, are becoming more frequent along Lake Superior as climate change continues to make conditions right for the species to bloom. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Climate How Climate Change Is Causing Harmful Algae Blooms on Lake Superior
Nada Elmikashfi, chief of staff to state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), is outspoken about racism and bias, even at the statehouse. (Photo by Christina Lieffring.) Politics Hostile Workplaces, Closed Minds, Hurtful Rhetoric—Welcome to the Wisconsin State Capitol
Our Wisconsin The House of Shadows in Sparta is set in an old orphanage built in the 1930s to house abandoned and neglected children. (Photo via TravelWisconsin)
Our Wisconsin Scare Yourself Senseless at These Haunted Wisconsin Attractions

From haunted paper mills to scary ski hills, choose your fright this Spooky Season at terrifying locations throughout the state.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith October 4, 2021 6:21 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Hidden Trails boasts one of Wisconsin's oldest and largest corn mazes. (Photo via TravelWisconsin)
Our Wisconsin From Anime Designs to Spooky Nighttime Tours, These Are Some of Wisconsin’s Best Corn Mazes

Get lost this fall at these corn mazes throughout the state. Designs range from "Schrodinger's Cat" to Greek myths.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith October 4, 2021 5:47 pm CDT