3 woman-owned Wisconsin small businesses we love
Small Business Saturday isn't the only day to consider supporting your local mom-and-pop shop! Doing so helps them and you.
Nov
2024
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CULTURE
Nov
2024
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Why is margarine banned at Wisconsin restaurants?
Wisconsin is governed by several strange laws, but possibly none more niche that State Law Sec. 97.18(4) which says, “The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by...
Oct
2024
24
Rock the Vote party comes to Milwaukee with free Lil Uzi Vert concert
Rock the Vote and the City Of Milwaukee team up to celebrate early in-person voting with a free concert and community block party featuring Lil Uzi Vert.
Oct
2024
17
Your guide to exploring Wisconsin’s Native communities
💛 DID YOU KNOW? Wisconsin is home to 11 federally-recognized tribes, each with their own distinct traditions and culture.
From natural attractions like effigy mounds and natural parks to museums, restaurants, and golf clubs, there are many ways to authentically and respectfully celebrate the state’s native heritage all year long.
Not sure where to start? We asked Travel Wisconsin for help! Here are their picks…
Oct
2024
15
America’s ‘Little Free Library’ movement started in Wisconsin
DID YOU KNOW? For every one public library in the US, there are three Little Free Libraries.
That's thanks to Wisconsin! Learn the story behind this incredible program, and how YOU can start one.
Oct
2024
8
4 common phrases that are actually really offensive (& why)
Many of the phrases we innocently toss around every day are actually really offensive to Native Americans.
Here are a few, where they came from, why they’re problematic, and what to say instead.
Oct
2024
8
Wisconsin’s top 8 cheeses, according to local chefs
Home to more than 126 cheese plants, Dairy State dairy farmers produce more than 350 different varieties of cheese–double any other state.
But, with so many choices, which do you choose?
That’s the question Food & Wine editors asked Wisconsin’s best chefs and shopkeepers, including Patrick DePula (Salvatore’s Tomato Pies), Ken Monteleone (Fromagination), Tim Mulcahy (Brennan’s Cellars), and Tory Miller (L’Etoile, Graze).
Here are their picks, how to use them, and where to buy online (alphabetical by dairy).
Sep
2024
27
Doors Open Milwaukee preview: Where to go and what to see
Each year, Doors Open Milwaukee unlocks over 150 local businesses and sites – we’ve highlighted some of the most interesting ones that you can tour for free.
Sep
2024
19
The best Milwaukee cheap eats for students
The fall semester is here for Wisconsin college students, so we’ve rounded up some of the cheapest and most convenient spots for grub in Milwaukee.
Sep
2024
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90 Years of Mr. Baseball: 5 things you (probably) don’t know about Bob Uecker
Most major leaguers are lucky to spend a decade with a team. Bob Uecker has earned 54 (and counting.)
The Brewers broadcasting legend’s Milwaukee roots go back as far as he does: Uecker was the first Milwaukeean to play for the city’s first baseball team, the Braves, from 1962-63. After retiring from playing the game, Uecker returned to Cream City to call it. And the rest, as they say, is history.
