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Your guide to Milwaukee’s Summerfest 2024
We answer all of your questions about this year’s iteration of Milwaukee’s biggest festival, Summerfest.
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One year on the Wienermobile: The life of a Wisconsin hotdogger
20,000+ miles. 16 states. 40+ cities. 12 months. Hotdogger Samantha Benish has been hard at work since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the spring of 2023. Her office? The 27-foot-long Oscar Mayer Wienermobile!
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3 pets that are banned in Wisconsin (+ 3 that surprisingly aren’t)
Wisconsin has some of the most permissive laws in the country when it comes to the keeping of exotic animals. We break down three pets that are banned, and three (surprisingly) that aren’t!
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‘I nearly died’: These women brought a grim warning to Wisconsin about abortion care restrictions
Traveling the country, they tell the real life-or-death situations that they faced because of extreme bans after the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
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4 of the most iconic foods invented in Wisconsin
Since joining the US as the 30th state in 1848, America’s Dairyland has brought to the table a cuisine strongly influenced by its German and Scandinavian heritage. Here are four of our most iconic food creations.
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Four places it’s 100% okay to tip $0 in Wisconsin
Most people plan to tip at the usual suspects – restaurants, salons, ride-shares – but nowadays, it feels like customers are being prompted to tip just about everywhere – from convenience store counters to checkout kiosks at airports. Here’s the deal: You don’t have to tip everywhere. There are still a few scenarios where etiquette…
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Sip, sit, stay: 7 dog-friendly businesses in Eau Claire
When the sun’s out, everyone wants to be outside drinking and dining — including dogs! But not all establishments allow four-legged, furry visitors. These do.
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What’s the best budget-friendly destination in Wisconsin?
From hidden gems to popular attractions, this readers’ choice poll is dedicated to highlighting the best budget-friendly destinations Wisconsin has to offer.
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8 things you probably don’t know about UW-La Crosse
UW-La Crosse is a nationally-ranked school with a fascinating history. But how much of it do you really know?
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Stop and smell these native Wisconsin flowers this Earth Day
Whether you’re a gardener yourself or prefer to leave the planting to the professionals (or nature!), see how many of these 5 blooms you can spot this spring in the Badger State!
