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Jan 2026 23

16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians & Paralympians to watch

By Holly Garcia | SPORTS, COMMUNITY, Holly Garcia

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are right around the corner—here are 16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians to cheer on.

These 16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians have ties to the Badger State.

Jan 2026 22

11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day

By Kristine Hansen | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Kristine Hansen

These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.

Each of these family-owned companies developed a product they stand behind and also enjoy at home.

Jan 2026 20

Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | NATURE, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Last August, Lauren Isbell dove around Mott Island Dock at Isle Royale National Park, plucking invasive zebra mussels from the lakebed – sometimes with her fingers, other times with a credit-card sized piece of plastic attached to a lanyard on her wrist. As Isbell...

Jan 2026 16

Harley-Davidson heritage: Milwaukee’s motorcycle legacy (+ where to see it)

By Kristine Hansen | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Kristine Hansen

Visit Milwaukee to learn more about Harley-Davidson’s history at a museum, factory tour, and more.

Milwaukee is the place to visit if you want to learn more about the Harley-Davidson company that’s been independently owned since it launched in 1903.

Jan 2026 13

6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 2026

By Sam Cohen | LOCAL NEWS, EVERGREEN, Sam Cohen

Immigrant-owned businesses support the local economy and provide an opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are six in Wisconsin to check out in 2026.

Immigrants have always played a crucial role in this country’s prosperity, and that’s abundantly obvious when looking at the different ways immigrant-owned businesses have contributed to the vitality of Wisconsin’s economy.

Jan 2026 13

10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.