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How to Be a Better Ally: A Wisconsin ‘Pride’ Guide
When Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Pride flag raised above the Capitol for the first time, he made it clear: Wisconsin is a place for everyone.
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Why a Wisconsin News Outlet Killed Its Comments Section
And it’s not because they don’t WANT to hear from you…
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Madison Irish Fest returns: Three days of Celtic magic across the city
Experience the magic of the Emerald Isle at Madison Irish Fest, May 30-June 1! Three venues, live music, dance performances, and family-friendly Celtic fun.
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2 Wisconsin Donut Shops Crack Yelp’s Top 100
It’s just a FACT: The best way to start your day is with something sweet! And it’s even better when that treat is fried, frosted, and from a spot on Yelp’s 2025 list of “The 50 Best Donut Shops in America” 🏆 Two Wisconsin businesses made this year’s list! 🍩 Coming in at No. 26…
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7 locally-owned Wisconsin coffee shops where your dollars make a difference
Sure, Starbucks is fast, but grabbing a cup of coffee from a locally-owned small business is a simple way to make your dollar go further.
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8 things you probably don’t know about Wisconsin brats
More beloved in the state than hot dogs, Wisconsin brats are a barbecue, ballgame, and summer staple of the state’s cuisine.
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Wisconsin’s Holiday Cookie Trail is the Winter Tradition Your Family Needs
12 bakeries. 3.5 hours. Up for the challenge?
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It’s a Fact: Wisconsin ice cream tastes better. Here’s Why.
It’s not just you. Wisconsin ice cream really does taste better, and there’s a scientific reason why. In 1890, UW-Madison agricultural chemistry professor Stephen Babcock developed the Babcock test for determining the butterfat content of milk. The test immediately advanced the dairy industry, allowing for faster and more accurate grading of milk at markets, discouraging…
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House GOP fast-tracks budget bill that would cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
Abortion is already excluded from coverage—the new bill is going after all health care services the clinics provide for low-income Americans.
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Refugee-turned-restauranteur brings a ‘Touch of Ukraine’ to Wisconsin
In November 2022, Katya Temchenko arrived in Madison as a refugee from southeastern Ukraine. A year-and-a-half later, she’s serving her country’s classics to her new neighbors.
