History
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Unsolved murders and mysterious vanishings in Wisconsin’s haunting history
Some of Wisconsin’s most shocking crimes have never been solved. Read on to learn about some of the state’s longest-standing unsolved murders.
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Cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day Weekend in Wisconsin
From memorials and parades that honor service members to festivals and more, there’s something for everyone to do this Memorial Day.
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Tom Tiffany is working to roll back 150 years of birthright citizenship in Wisconsin
As the US Supreme Court weighs Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship, WI is trying to protect it—and Rep Tom Tiffany is working to move the state in the opposite direction.
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Wisconsin’s crazy connection to an Antarctic mountain range
Wisconsin and Antarctica have more in common than just the cold winters, including a mountain range named for the state.
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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.
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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.
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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,” Knox said. “I always thought, one day, I would go inside, and then…
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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.
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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.
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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 spooky stories — St. Nazianz even has been called one of the most haunted…
