Culture
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Appleton’s Mile of Music celebrates art and community
Appleton’s Mile of Music festival has become a yearly community tradition – bringing local music lovers together for a weekend of live performances.
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Two of America’s best sports cities are in Wisconsin
From the Bucks and Brewers to the Packers and Badgers, Wisconsinites love their sports. But which local cities landed among America’s best… and which missed out?
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The best Milwaukee music of 2024, so far
Over halfway into 2024, the Cream City’s music scene is healthier than ever with releases from a slew of genres – all of which are well worth your time. Today, we’re recapping the best Milwaukee music of the year (so far).
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How Sheboygan, Wisconsin became ‘the Malibu of the Midwest’
If you’ve ever wished you could ride the waves without flying to Waikiki, look no further than the western shore of Lake Michigan. Specifically: Sheboygan.
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9 of the biggest moments in Wisconsin State Fair history
Can you believe admission to the first fair in 1851 was as little as 10 cents? Here are nine more milestones State Fair you might not remember OR have been alive to experience!
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Inside the Madison store where DVDs still reign supreme
At its peak, Blockbuster had more than 9,000 stores worldwide, including about 100 here in Wisconsin. That was 20 years ago. Just five years later, in 2019, most of those stores closed. But everything comes back eventually… right?
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Picking the perfect Christmas tree (and tricks to keep it alive!)
Wisconsin is home to nearly 1,400 Christmas tree farms and 36,000 acres of trees! “Wisconsin is one of the biggest producers of Christmas trees in the US,” said Sarah Scharlau of Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound. “They promote family traditions and family bonding.” Choosing the right tree “Your firs are going to be…
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How where you’re from influences who you are
Does where you live have any impact on what kind of personality you have? Science says yes, and these maps show how. Here’s what they reveal about Wisconsin…
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Hunting means big bucks. Here’s how it impacts Wisconsin’s economy.
Hunting is not only foundational to Wisconsin’s identity, but contributes $2.5 billion dollars to the state’s economy, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Once the tourists are gone, the locals and hunting keep me afloat,” said Mike Bilodeau who owns Rod and Gun Sport Shop, Chetek’s hunting and fishing staple since 1949.…
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3 ways to make new friends at any age
“Wanna be friends?” Ahhhh…things were so easy when lifelong friendships were launched with one simple question on the playground. While making friends as an adult can appear daunting, it’s easier than you think! Especially thanks to new technology. First, if you’re looking for new friends, you’re not alone. Half of all Americans have three or…
