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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.
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9 Fun, Affordable Winter Weekend Getaways In Wisconsin
From snowshoeing through state parks to brewery tours and cooking classes, winter is the perfect time for a weekend getaway in the Badger State
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12 Experiences to Add to Your Wisconsin Winter Bucket List
We’ve compiled a list of 12 amazing places in Wisconsin to have chilly fun and enjoy the season.
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VIDEO: Wisconsin Woman Shares Her Painful Miscarriage Message
Losing a pregnancy can affect a woman and her family for many years. Decades after Cheryl Janey miscarried and had a stillbirth, the 66-year-old is sharing her story in hopes other women can avoid such trauma. Earlier this month, a Wisconsin judge reaffirmed her ruling from earlier this year that state law permits consensual medical…
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Wisconsin celebrity news roundup from 2023
From soccer stars to acclaimed actors, here are some of the celebrities from Wisconsin who made news in 2023.
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Former Wisconsin basketball player Walt McGrory dies at 24 after battling bone cancer
Walt McGrory, a guard for the Wisconsin men’s basketball team from 2017-21, has died after a battle with bone cancer. He was 24.
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VIDEO: Do You Know What Hydroponics is?
Do you know what HYDROPONICS is? It’s an eco-friendly way to grow food with less water and space. Plants aren’t grown in soil, but get nutrients from circulating water. Students in a western Wisconsin high school are becoming passionate about this modern method of farming and are thinking about sustainability and reducing their environmental footprint…
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How Wisconsin students are growing their own lunches—and careers
High school junior Jillian Bresina carefully pours white powder into a beaker, then mixes it, like some sort of chemistry experiment. But Jillian isn’t in science class. She’s in the Bloomer High School shop, where she’s taking a horticulture class. Bloomer High School in western Wisconsin is the proud owner of four Flex Farms. Flex…
