Family
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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.
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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.
