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Why Packers running back AJ Dillon wrote a children’s book
“I wanted to have a different moral of the story,” Dillon said. “In the children’s books that I’ve read over the years, the character tries new things and then everybody finds the one thing they’re good at and that’s the end of the story.”
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3 ways Wisconsin is tackling its kids’ mental health crisis
The results from the Wisconsin DPI’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey are, in a single word, alarming. In addition to the COVID pandemic, today’s students say extreme political division, heavy use of social media, fear of mass shootings, and economic uncertainty are the main factors hurting their mental health. Now, the state’s smallest schools are stepping…
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The real difference between 5, 10, & 15 year Wisconsin cheddar
Hook’s Cheese Co. in Mineral Point is arguably Wisconsin’s most famous cheesemaker, known for its 5-, 10-, and 15-year aged cheddars. But, are they really that different? It depends on how good your taste buds are!
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Take a Breath: How to track your town’s air quality
How our state’s air quality compares to the rest of the country, and the simple way to track yours locally.
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Who says fitness isn’t fun? 5 weird Wisconsin workouts
Consider shaking up your fitness routine with a new activity! From bungees to burpees–these five classes are guaranteed fun.
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Everything you need to know about Real ID in Wisconsin
What it is, when you’ll need it, and why that could change (again).
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AI claims it can plan a trip anywhere in the world. So we tried it in Wisconsin.
We decided to put technology to the test and plan a last-minute day trip to Chippewa Falls this Saturday. Here’s the itinerary we got.
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How the world’s #1 author became a Wisconsin fan
Fun Fact: James Patterson is a Badger fan…by marriage at least! And over the years, he and his wife have spent millions, helping students afford what the couple calls “a world-class institution.”
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This Badger alum opened a school halfway around the world
We hear a lot of complaints about Wisconsin schools, students, and the challenges they face, but this story should help put into perspective just how lucky we are.
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Nice Slice! The best pizza in 10 Wisconsin cities
We set out to find the best ‘za in the state’s 10 biggest cities–using Yelp reviews to lead the way, while filtering out chain restaurants, as well as any spots with less than 100 total reviews.
