Eastern Wisconsin
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‘Dear Milwalkey…’ Clever Kid Leaves Note for Staff to Find at Local Art Museum
“I have come here so many times, I’ve lost count!” the young art aficionado admits before sharing their favorite pieces and one request.
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Opinion: Wisconsin should say no to outdated gas plants and yes to clean energy leadership
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission should reject the proposal to build a new methane gas plant in Oak Creek and Paris.
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How to Be a Better Ally: A Wisconsin ‘Pride’ Guide
When Gov. Tony Evers ordered the Pride flag raised above the Capitol for the first time, he made it clear: Wisconsin is a place for everyone.
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We Asked, You Answered: The 13 Best Bakeries in Wisconsin
Whether we’re going for kringle or cupcakes, bread or brownies, we can’t resist a great bakery. And with the holidays in full swing, we thought this was the perfect time to ask our readers for their favorites. MORE: Wisconsin’s best bakery you’ve (probably) never heard of Thankfully, they had a few suggestions – in fact,…
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Why a Wisconsin News Outlet Killed Its Comments Section
And it’s not because they don’t WANT to hear from you…
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2 Wisconsin Donut Shops Crack Yelp’s Top 100
It’s just a FACT: The best way to start your day is with something sweet! And it’s even better when that treat is fried, frosted, and from a spot on Yelp’s 2025 list of “The 50 Best Donut Shops in America” 🏆 Two Wisconsin businesses made this year’s list! 🍩 Coming in at No. 26…
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7 locally-owned Wisconsin coffee shops where your dollars make a difference
Sure, Starbucks is fast, but grabbing a cup of coffee from a locally-owned small business is a simple way to make your dollar go further.
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It’s a Fact: Wisconsin ice cream tastes better. Here’s Why.
It’s not just you. Wisconsin ice cream really does taste better, and there’s a scientific reason why. In 1890, UW-Madison agricultural chemistry professor Stephen Babcock developed the Babcock test for determining the butterfat content of milk. The test immediately advanced the dairy industry, allowing for faster and more accurate grading of milk at markets, discouraging…
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Would You Pass the US Citizenship Test?
96.1% of immigrants do. But since most of us are born & bred Americans, we should be able to answer even the hardest questions… right? Let’s find out.
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The best way to see Wisconsin? From the top of the shortest, steepest railroad!
Ever seen Wisconsin from the top of the shortest, steepest railroad in the world?! It’s just across the Mississippi River in Dubuque! The Fenelon Place Elevator — also known as the Fourth Street Elevator — is a 296-feet-long track that angles up at 41 degrees for a vertical elevation of 189 feet. At the top…
