History
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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.
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The story behind the Madison’s breathtaking skyline: And is it in danger?
Few views rival the ride into downtown Madison along John Nolen Drive, between Lake Monona and Monona Bay. In the day, the light brightly bounces off the creme capitol dome and, at night, the illuminated dome looks like a larger-than-life child’s night light. But there’s a reason the Capitol dome always appears so pronounced…
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The 15 biggest musicians who have played in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has hosted many performances by legendary musical acts – here are 15 of the biggest musicians who have performed in the Badger State.
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A Summer Games in Milwaukee? This Olympic expert says, ‘Why not?’
In his nonfiction novel “Greater Than the Games,” Sorgi explores what it would take to get the Olympic games to Wisconsin: specifically, Milwaukee. While he acknowledges this is a long, long, LONG shot, he makes several solid arguments for how Milwaukee could become “the little city that could.”
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3 things you (probably) don’t know about Harley-Davidson
Start your engines – Harley-Davidson Homecoming is back! But before the bikes roll in, here are some things you likely don’t know about the Wisconsin-based brand.
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Exploring 7 of the oldest libraries in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a storied history with libraries, stretching back more than 150 years. Learn about seven of the state’s oldest libraries here.
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The 8 most convincing UFO sightings in Wisconsin history
From flying saucers to aliens making pancakes, here are eight of the most convincing (but probably false) UFO sightings in Wisconsin.
