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Mar 2026 4

12 wonderful & women-owned businesses in Milwaukee

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL BUSINESS, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Discover Milwaukee’s top women-owned businesses, from an ice cream shop for dogs to a holistic wellness center.

Milwaukee is home to a vibrant community of women-owned businesses spanning industries like retail, food and beverage, and wellness, to name just a few.

Feb 2026 17

10 of the best fish fries in Wisconsin to try during Lent

By Holly Garcia | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Holly Garcia

The Lenten season is right around the corner, which means fish fries in Wisconsin are about to pop up on menus. Check out some of our favorite spots!

The Lenten season in Wisconsin means Friday night fish fries practically become religion.

Feb 2026 13

Wisconsin’s Maple Syrup Trail: Sugar shacks where you can get Wisconsin-made maple syrup

By Erin Yarnall | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

You don’t need to travel to Canada to get maple syrup from the source; peruse the options from Wisconsin’s sugar shacks.

Whether it’s poured on top of a pile of pancakes or added to sweeten up a recipe, there is no denying that maple syrup is a delicious addition to a wide array of dishes.

Feb 2026 4

Wisconsin’s best spring & summer festival preview

By Erin Yarnall | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

Throughout the spring and summer, festivals in Wisconsin are for everyone: from film buffs to classic car aficionados, and anyone who likes to eat delicious food.

As the ground begins to thaw, birds start to sing again, and the winter chill recedes from the wind, that can only mean one thing: It’s springtime in Wisconsin.

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 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.