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Which movies were filmed in Wisconsin?
The magic of Hollywood is that oftentimes movies aren’t filmed anywhere near where they purport to be taking place. With that in mind, Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Republicans unveil medical marijuana bill after Evers voices support
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Monday unveiled a highly restricted plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state, a proposal years in the making that comes less than a week after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers voiced support for the idea.
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VIDEO: Unearthed Stories: Wisconsin’s Bizarre History
Did you know Wisconsin, the land of cheese and lakes, holds a secret history that goes beyond the ordinary? From spirits and evil gnomes that haunt a railroad crossing in Coolidge to the screams and scares in Plainfield, courtesy of notorious serial killer, Ed Gein — join us as we uncover the bizarre tales that…
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Wisconsin’s top 10 cheeses
While there are 19 cheese-based “holidays” each year (ever heard of National Cheese Doodle Day on March 5th?), National Cheese Lovers’ Day, held every January 20, is the biggest and most representative of Wisconsin culture–where there’s one cow for every five people! To celebrate, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-popular, most-produced types of cheese…
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How Wisconsin craft beer became available halfway around the world
Running a business in a different state with a one hour time difference can be a challenge, so imagine building one in a time zone 14 hours away! The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company’s co-founder is about to open a brewery in Sendai, Japan with his friend and former brewing apprentice who’s from that…
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6 supermarket shopping secrets from Wisconsin’s biggest chains
DID YOU KNOW? The average US household spends $438/month on groceries. That comes out to more than $5,000/year! But with a little insider knowledge and advanced planning, you can cut down on your bill without sacrificing quantity or quality.
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VIDEO: How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Could this year be the year to run a marathon, or vanquish (or make peace with) old foes? Maybe register to vote — and actually vote? With 2024 being a leap year, that means one extra day for finally achieving long-elusive goals, fulfilling aspirations, and being resolute on all those New Year resolutions. Social psychologist…
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VIDEO: Unearthed Stories: Wisconsin’s Bizarre History
Wisconsin’s history is far more than just cheese and dairy farms. WATCH: Our new video series where we explore the bizarre events that have left an indelible mark on the Badger State. In this installment, we discuss the Hodag Hoax and the UFO Capital of the World in Dundee, two strange moments that remind us…
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VIDEO: Ask A Kid: What Do You Want For Christmas?
Do you remember that one Christmas gift you really, really wanted? Was it those popular Furbies that are now making a comeback? Or before that, a Cabbage Patch doll? What do kids have on their wish lists these days? We asked a bunch of kids from the Bloomer Elementary School’s kindergarten classes what they were…
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8 Must-See Winter Celestial Events in Wisconsin—Starting January 3
From January to mid-March, there will be eight celestial events taking place in the skies above Wisconsin. Here’s some helpful information about each one.
