Our Wisconsin

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

Our Wisconsin Al Capone, left, Baby Face Nelson, and John Dillinger were among the gangsters who came to Wisconsin in the 1920s for "work" and play. (Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman)
Our Wisconsin From Bank Heists to Hideaways, Wisconsin Has a Rich Gangster History

Proximity to Chicago made Wisconsin a favorite place to “work” and play among society's less-savory individuals.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith September 7, 2021 2:50 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin A view of St. Lawrence Seminary in Mount Calvary from County Trunk W. (Photo by Tobyhark/CC BY 3.0)
Our Wisconsin There’s a Lot More Than Old Churches in Wisconsin’s Holy Land

Come for the historic churches, stay for the fish fry and auto races in this scenic region between Lake Winnebago and Lake Michigan.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith September 7, 2021 2:37 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Saz's sample platter, with cheese curds, sour cream and chive fries, and mozzarella marinara. (Photo courtesy of Summerfest)
Our Wisconsin Summerfest Returns, and, Yes, There Will Be Sour Cream and Chive Fries

All your favorites, from pasta-stuffed pizza to Reuben rolls, are returning for this year's Summerfest.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith August 27, 2021 12:25 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Green Bay Packers fans celebrate Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, at the Stadium View Bar near Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. after the Packers won Super Bowl XLV. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Our Wisconsin Any Town Is Titletown at These Packers Bars in Wisconsin and Beyond

Sure, you can watch the Green Bay Packers at home, but everyone knows the game is best enjoyed at a Packer bar—unless you're at Lambeau Field, that is.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith August 27, 2021 10:44 am CDT
Our Wisconsin Nate Hinze of Cedar Grove during the Men Wheelchair Basketball match between Brazil and the United States at the Olympic Arena on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on September 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)
Our Wisconsin Watch These 7 Wisconsinites in the Tokyo Paralympics

Wisconsin communities from Milwaukee to Prairie du Chien are represented in this year's crop of Paralympic athletes.

Olivia Stern Olivia Stern August 18, 2021 3:59 pm CDT

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The children of Emily Shields, Eau Claire, are among tens of millions who benefit from a federal child tax credit that has been expanded and converted into monthly payments through the American Rescue Plan proposed by President Joe Biden and passed with only Democratic votes in Congress. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Economy GOP States Are Getting a Big Chunk of Biden’s Popular Child Tax Credit—Wisconsin Also Above Average
contact tracing wisconsin Coronavirus ‘It’s Scary’: Health Departments Can’t Keep Up With COVID Contact Tracing Anymore
Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael J. Gableman, pictured here in 2011, has been hired by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) to investigate baseless concerns over the 2020 election. The investigation is one of many nationwide as Republicans follow the lead of former President Donald Trump and work to undermine faith in the electoral process. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal, Pool Photo via AP File) Elections ‘This Isn’t a Real Investigation’: Email Sent by Gableman to Election Clerks Raises Alarm
(Photo via School District of the Menomonie Area) Education Menomonie School Board Ends Mandatory COVID Contact Quarantines, Leaves Decision With Parents
Our Wisconsin Mawikwe Bay sea caves along the coast of Lake Superior. (Photo courtesy of Lost Creek Adventures)
Our Wisconsin Looking for Things to Do Along Lake Superior in Wisconsin? We Have 9 Ideas.

Look no further for your next trip up north to Wisconsin's coast along Lake Superior.

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith August 16, 2021 4:27 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Superior Falls in Iron County. (Photo via Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources)
Our Wisconsin ‘Water’ You Waiting For? Go See These Wisconsin Waterfalls.

Wisconsin has no shortage of waterfalls for your sightseeing and swimming pleasure!

Susan Lampert Smith Susan Lampert Smith August 16, 2021 4:05 pm CDT