Central Wisconsin
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Why Wisconsin’s shipwrecks are disappearing
The Great Lakes’ frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Today, an invasive mussel species is destroying centuries of history–forcing historians, archeologists, and divers into a race against time.
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Packers legend Vince Lombardi was the original “DEI” defender
You know who supported “DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion) long before it was ever an acronym? Vince Lombardi.
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All Things Amish: A guide to Wisconsin’s Amish communities
When you think “Amish”–most people think of Pennsylvania, Ohio, or Indiana. But did you know that Wisconsin has the fourth-highest Amish population in America?
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Wisconsin’s 5 most common cancers, and which you can (and should) screen for
Every day, 96 Wisconsinites are diagnosed with cancer for the first time–joining the 250,000+ Badgers who’ve had the disease. But, with early detection, your odds of surviving are higher than ever!
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4 Wisconsin-based cancer charities that really make a difference
So you want to donate… but where? With more than 100 cancer-focused charities in Wisconsin alone, it can be hard to decide where to give your money. TIP: Before donating to any organization, we recommend searching Charity Navigator, a website that rates nonprofits based on how effectively they use your money. Here are 3 Wisconsin-based…
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Green Bay Goes Hollywood: Inside the new movie, ‘Green and Gold’
Heard about the new movie “Green and Gold”? The film tells the story of a fourth-generation dairy farmer who bets everything he has on the 1993 Packers winning the Super Bowl.
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Wisconsin bucket list: Take a tour of a cheese factory
After reading about these 10 spots, you’ll want to add taking a tour of a cheese factory to your Wisconsin bucket list.
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21 weird & wacky Wisconsin festivals happening in 2025
There are plenty of wacky Wisconsin festivals for you to attend this year, from one on a frozen lake to another that takes you back to the time of dinosaurs.
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How Wisconsin used the $21M from opioid settlements in 2024
Learn how the Wisconsin DHS allocated $21M from opioid settlements in 2024.
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3 Milwaukee buildings that never came to be
Over the past decade, Milwaukee has added more than 10,000 new buildings–most, in the form of high-rise apartments. But not every proposal becomes reality.
