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Our Readers Told Us the Best Bratwurst in Madison
With rich German roots, Madison is a city that knows a thing or two about bratwursts. When it comes to finding the best brat the city has to offer, no one knows better than our readers. After a city-wide taste test that set the taste buds of UpNorthNews readers...
The Cream of the Crop: Madison’s 4 Best Cheese Curd Spots
If you're a cheese curd connoisseur, Madison is the place to be. Over the last month, more than a thousand UpNorthNews readers cast their votes to determine the cream of the crop, and we're thrilled to bring you the results. From time-honored traditions to innovative...
Where to eat, drink, and celebrate St. Paddy’s in Milwaukee
The city has long hosted Irish pubs and restaurants open year-round, not to mention the world’s largest celebration of culture: Irish Fest, hosted at the Henry Maier Festival Park on downtown Milwaukee’s lakefront every August.
But St. Patrick’s Day is as good a reason as any to sample Milwaukee’s Irish food and drink culture. Here are eight places to go on St. Patrick’s Day this year.
11 iconic places to stop along Wisconsin’s Great River Road
From cute, and historic downtowns, to hiking trails to stretch your legs a bit, to unbeatable places to grab a bite, here are some of the best places to stop during your trip along the Great River Road.
13 new things to do in La Crosse-Eau Claire
If you’ve already seen the main attractions in the La Crosse-Eau Claire area, here’s your list of what to try next.
What are your favorite restaurants in Madison?
Note: The results are in! Check out our full Madison Food Guide. Madison boasts a diverse and delectable array of restaurants, cafes, and bistros, each with its own unique flavor and charm. From sizzling bar bites to the crispiest fish fry in town, Madison's culinary...
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...
6 Western Wisconsin farm-to-table restaurants to experience this winter
If you call Western Wisconsin home, here are some independently owned restaurants providing unique local food experiences designed to celebrate our state’s farmers. Farm fresh eats can’t be beat: It’s a way of life in Wisconsin. While large farms dominate the...
We tried Wisconsin’s best booyah (& 6 more great spots to grab a bowl!)
Don’t call it soup—it’s booyah, a comforting dish lovingly labeled “Northeastern Wisconsin’s best-kept secret.” “Booyah” got its name when people kept mispronouncing the word “bouillon” or broth. Legend has it, booyah started in Belgium and was brought to Wisconsin in...
VIDEO: Wisconsin parent-teacher conferences are one-of-a-kind
Wisconsin parent-teacher conferences are one-of-a-kind. Take a little glimpse into the life of a Wisconsin educator.
VIDEO: Salute to WI’s ag producers on National Farmer’s Day
We’re saluting Wisconsin’s tens of thousands of ag producers on National Farmer’s Day. Here’s what you need to know about National Farmer’s Day.
New Wisconsin Ads Advocate for the Right to Contraception
The Americans for Contraception Education Fund has taken a step to advocate for the passage of the “Right to Contraception Act” in Wisconsin. This new campaign includes a series of videos, audio ads, and digital media to explain the importance of securing the right to contraception and protecting personal freedom against what they see as a far-right attack.
Where’s the Best Barbecue in Wisconsin? 8 Locally-Owned BBQ Joints Wisconsinites Love
Head up north for some of the best barbecue in the Midwest.
10 Award-Winning Wisconsin Cheeses to Add to Your Shopping List
Wisconsin took home 86 awards at this year’s American Cheese Society Judging and Competition – these are 10 of our favorites.
4 Wisconsin Food Trucks to Check Out This Summer
DID YOU KNOW? In 1936, the Wienermobile became the first official modern food truck, selling hot dogs at parades, schools, and hospitals. Today, the Oscar Meyer creation is still headquartered in Madison!
Here are four unique Wisconsin food trucks to check out this summer:
3 Wisconsin Cheese Shops to Visit on a Budget
Where to find Wisconsin’s best cheese for a fraction of the price!
4 Wisconsin Food Trucks to Celebrate National Food Truck Day
The ‘holiday’ is celebrated every year on the last Friday of June to encourage people to support the small businesses on wheels in their community.
Your Official 2024 Wisconsin Summer Food Bucket List
From butter burgers to cheese curds to cocktail-themed s’mores, here are some of our favorite foods in Wisconsin for you to get out and try this summer.
Embrace the Weird: 20 Quirky Wisconsin Festivals to Check Out in 2023
These aren’t your ordinary (read: boring) festivals, either. This list of 20 offbeat festivals in the Badger State contains unusual themes, eccentric costumes, free spirits and good old family-friendly fun. Choose a few of your favorites and mark your calendars now!
The 5 Most Iconic Foods at Wisconsin’s Summerfest
“A delightful mix of new and old” isn’t just a description of Summerfest’s annual musical lineup. It’s also about the food.
10 Wisconsin Food Trucks We Love
Today, you’ll find food trucks selling everything from pasta and pastries to cheese curds, chicken kabobs, and more in all 72 Wisconsin counties.
Many only use locally-sourced ingredients, so your business now only support the truck owner, but a local farmer, too. Here are a few of our favorites to add to your Wisconsin Bucket List.
5 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Wisconsin’s Favorite Fast Food Chain
Are you a Culver’s super fan?
6 Dive Bars To Add To Your Wisconsin Bucket List
Not only does the Badger State brew some of the best beer around–we’re also home to some of the best dive bars that feel like a home away from home, thanks to the friendly staff and locals. From Spooner to Moqua, see which bars made our list.
One of Wisconsin’s Best Food Trucks Is Run By a Grandma and Her 8 Grandchildren
After spending more than a decade doing road repair work, Eau Claire’s Kristine Martin traded in her steel toe boots for a fry basket to follow her dream–and bring her family along for the ride.
We Asked 26 State Legislators to Plan Their Perfect Wisconsin Day. Here’s What They Said.
According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, less than 20% of Americans can name their state legislators.
That’s why we compiled this guide: to make learning about yours a little more fun! We asked more than two dozen state representatives and senators to plan the perfect Wisconsin day. These are their picks.
20 Wisconsin Legislators Share the Best Restaurant Dishes in Their District
Wisconsin is home to 13,000 unique restaurants, diners, bars, and taverns. With so many choices, it can be hard to decide where to eat! So we asked local lawmakers their “must-order” meals. These are their picks.
We Found Wisconsin’s Best Fish Fry.
Locals swear you’ve never had anything like it, so naturally, we had to try it for ourselves. They weren’t wrong.
$209 a pound?! The Story Behind the Special Wisconsin Cheese Back on Sale
How much would you pay for a slice of state history?
For only the third time ever, Hook’s is releasing a batch of its 20-year cheddar to a lucky group of lottery-winning cheese lovers.
8 Cheese Factories You Can Visit in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is home to dozens of artisan cheesemakers who create hundreds of types of cheeses.