Family
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9 of the biggest moments in Wisconsin State Fair history
Can you believe admission to the first fair in 1851 was as little as 10 cents? Here are nine more milestones State Fair you might not remember OR have been alive to experience!
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31 Olympic & Paralympic athletes from Wisconsin to watch
Wisconsin has produced some of the most impressive Olympic and Paralympic athletes throughout the years. Here are 31 that are competing in the 2024 Paris games.
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A Summer Games in Milwaukee? This Olympic expert says, ‘Why not?’
In his nonfiction novel “Greater Than the Games,” Sorgi explores what it would take to get the Olympic games to Wisconsin: specifically, Milwaukee. While he acknowledges this is a long, long, LONG shot, he makes several solid arguments for how Milwaukee could become “the little city that could.”
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When (& why) the Packers started riding kids’ bikes to training camp
It’s one of the most wholesome traditions in the NFL: Packers players riding to and from training camp every summer with thousands of kids, sometimes even on THEIR bicycles!
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3 things you (probably) don’t know about Harley-Davidson
Start your engines – Harley-Davidson Homecoming is back! But before the bikes roll in, here are some things you likely don’t know about the Wisconsin-based brand.
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6 things you (probably) don’t know about Culver’s
40 years ago this month, George, Ruth, Craig, and Lea Culver opened their first family restaurant in Sauk City, Wisconsin. They called it: “Culver’s Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers.” The rest, as they say, is history! Today, there are more than 140 Culver’s locations in Wisconsin and more than 900 across America. But how well do…
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Forget chocolate & vanilla—These Milwaukee ice cream shops serve funky flavors
From “Beer and Pretzels” to “Fat Elvis,” these five Milwaukee ice cream shops serve up scoops of unexpected flavor combinations.
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A first timer’s guide to whitewater rafting on Wisconsin’s Peshtigo River
Whitewater rafting doesn’t have to be confusing. If you live in or around Wisconsin, enjoy the Peshtigo River to the fullest with our comprehensive guide.
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How this Wisconsin mom is helping a family grow through surrogacy
“If I were in a state where—if something went wrong, or I had an ectopic pregnancy or a missed miscarriage, and there was nothing I could do about it but wait until it’s bad enough that my life was in jeopardy—I would not even consider being in the position I’m in now,” she said of…
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Inside the push for better child and senior care in Wisconsin
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Wisconsin family advocates amplify the importance of making life more affordable for those engaged in child care and elder care.
