Eastern Wisconsin
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Should Upper Michigan really belong to Wisconsin?
Look at this map and explain how this makes sense: Michigan’s “Upper Peninsula” is clearly – and ONLY – attached to Wisconsin… yet it belongs to them? A deep dive into the backstory and the lingering disconnect.
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November in Milwaukee: 9 can’t-miss festivals & events
Enjoy everything the Greater Milwaukee Area has to offer this November by attending these can’t-miss festivals and events.
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Experience Fall Candlelight Events at Wisconsin State Parks
Experience Wisconsin state parks and forests by candlelight this fall with guided and self-guided hikes through November 2.
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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?…
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The five most haunted places in Milwaukee
Milwaukee is no stranger to ghost stories and paranormal sightings – we rounded up five of the city’s most haunted locations and the eerie stories behind them.
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Is Wisconsin the last true swing state?
Is Wisconsin the last, true swing state? History says “yes,” and here’s how close this year’s election could be.
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3 things you (probably) don’t know about Spotted Cow
How much do you really know about Wisconsin’s most popular craft beer? Here’s the story behind Spotted Cow.
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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.
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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.
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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…
