History
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The 12 best books set in Wisconsin
From cozy mysteries set in small towns to big city adventures, these 12 books set in Wisconsin belong on your reading list.
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How Wisconsin’s oldest tavern used a clever loophole to circumvent Prohibition
On January 17, 1920, Prohibition took effect, banning the sale of alcohol across America. As you can expect, that didn’t go over particularly well here in Wisconsin, but a Badger State bar owner found a clever way to get around it.
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Lake effect: The real reason some parts of Wisconsin get 150 inches of snow
Here’s how the Great Lakes bring Wisconsin swaths of snow every single winter (and which Wisconsin areas receive the most). It’s called the lake effect.
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A brief (but far from boring) history of Madison, Wisconsin
The history of Madison reveals how a frontier settlement between two lakes grew into Wisconsin’s vibrant capital and cultural hub.
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The five most haunted places in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is no stranger to ghost stories and paranormal sightings – we rounded up five of the city’s most haunted locations and the eerie stories behind them.
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The hottest & coldest days in Wisconsin history
Wisconsin’s annual average temperatures are fairly temperate, but the state’s hottest and coldest days in history are more severe than you may have thought.
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4 cults with ties to Wisconsin
Learn about the most prominent cults with ties to Wisconsin, from La Luz del Mundo to the Branch Davidians.
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Is Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel haunted? It’s complicated.
The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee is considered one of the most haunted buildings in Wisconsin, and one of the most haunted hotels in the entire country.
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How to honor Wisconsin’s 9/11 victims this Patriot Day
DID YOU KNOW? Wisconsin has its own 9/11 Memorial and Education Center honoring the victims, first responders, and the resilience of our communities during and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (now known as Patriot Day).
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
