Family
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Summer school’s a lifesaver for rural Wisconsin families that need childcare
Traditionally, summer school was a way to catch up on a subject students might need a little more instruction on. However, now there’s a growing recognition among educators, families, and policymakers that summer school is much more than that. It’s full of high-quality structured learning programs that are hands-on, engaging, and fun, while being a…
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8 Wisconsin lakes where you can rent a stand-up paddleboard
Discover eight Wisconsin lakes you can stand-up paddleboard on, plus where to rent and other fun things to do while you’re at each one.
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Madeline Island & more: Wisconsin’s coolest natural wonders
From Madeline Island to underground caves and towering cliffs, check out some of the most jaw-dropping natural wonders in Wisconsin.
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Fourth of July in Wisconsin: Your guide to the best fireworks
We rounded up the most dazzling fireworks shows happening this Fourth of July in Wisconsin.
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How to celebrate the Summer Solstice in Wisconsin
From a drum circle to an elegant bash, here are seven ways to celebrate the 2024 Summer Solstice in Wisconsin.
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6 Quirky Summer Festivals To Check Out In Wisconsin
Whether they’re celebrating cheese curds, dried cow dung, or UFOs, these six Wisconsin festivals bring plenty of summer fun.
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Off the Beaten Path: Your favorite restaurants in every part of Wisconsin
We asked our readers to share their #1 favorite Wisconsin restaurant and, boy, did they deliver! These are their 33 top picks, which span every part of the state and every kind of cuisine. Bon appétit!
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Here’s who’s making infertility treatments and vitro fertilization so expensive in Wisconsin
Even though infertility is a medical problem, state legislators have allowed health insurance companies in Wisconsin to opt out of covering its treatments. A couple in Dunn County had to undergo infertility treatments and in vitro fertilization in order to have a family, but had to pay for them out of pocket.
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How this rural Wisconsin school superintendent is working hard to keep his teachers
Wisconsin public schools are dealing with an ongoing teacher retention problem with almost 40% of teachers leaving within their first six years in the field, according to a new report by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
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3 things you (probably) don’t know about Wisconsin’s Steve Stricker
The Edgerton native has earned a reputation as one of the nicest guys in golf. But there’s more to Stricker than just his smile & swing!
