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Navigating the new FAFSA? Here’s what you need to know.
The new FAFSA form has been released. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
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Wisconsin’s 5 most romantic restaurants
Last year, Yelp turned heads, and even caught late night host Seth Meyer’s attention, when it gave a restaurant named “Grampa’s” the title of Wisconsin’s most romantic restaurant. Here are a few others to add to your bucket list:
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Host families needed in Wisconsin: How you can bring culture to your doorstep
By opening your home to an international exchange student, you’ll provide a unique experience for your family as well as the student. Are you an empty nester who misses having a child at home? Do you want to share the Wisconsin lifestyle by taking a student to a Packer game and later explaining to them…
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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…
