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Bikes, Beer, & Badgers: The ultimate ‘Wisconsin’ brewery
“It doesn’t get more Wisconsin than this…” That should be Bodihow Brewing’s official tagline!
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Build the statue already! It’s past time for Wisconsin to permanently honor Mark Johnson
Barry Alvarez has one. So does Pat Richter. But it’s past time for Wisconsin to honor one of its all-time greatest athletes, coaches, and people — Mark Johnson. “Miracle” Mark Johnson was born & raised in Madison, and stayed local to play hockey for the Badgers under his dad, legendary coach Bob Johnson. His freshman…
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Wisconsin’s Most Unique Coffee Roasters
These coffee roasters in Wisconsin support farmers in other countries–their unique business models result in coffee that’s very popular around the state.
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9 Wisconsin towns that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale
From towns with mythical creatures to those with unbeatable beauty, these Wisconsin towns look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale.
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The most affordable places to live in Wisconsin in 2025
Put a roof over your head for less in these low-cost places to live in Wisconsin.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Wisconsin Cheese Pairing
The only official rule of cheese pairing is that there are no rules. Your taste buds are your best guide, and even the most unlikely pairings will delight some cheese lovers. That said, we consulted Wisconsin Cheese expert Jeanette Hurt for some basic guidelines to help when indecision strikes. ✅ DO- Start small. Hurt recommends…
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3 things you (probably) don’t know about Milwaukee’s Hank Aaron
On July 20, 1976, at Milwaukee County Stadium, “Hammerin’ Hank” hit his final home run, number 755, capping a record that would stand 31 years. Here are three things you (probably) don’t know about the baseball legend: Aaron had 23 straight seasons of double digit homers. From his first season with the Milwaukee Braves, where…
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Wisconsin taps one of its funniest alumni to address the Class of 2025
“I still ask myself before big decisions: ‘What would Barry Alvarez do?’” Gay joked, referring to UW’s legendary football coach and athletic director.
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Why Dwyane Wade started one of America’s best summer reading programs in Wisconsin
Marquette University has one of the country’s BEST summer reading programs — and it’s all thanks to alum Dwyane Wade, who famously missed his entire freshman season because of low grades! The Hartman Center’s Tragil Wade-Johnson Summer Reading Program, launched in 2015, places students into small groups of three to five based on their reading…
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Inside Wisconsin’s Oldest Restaurant
A lot’s happened since Nashotah’s Red Circle Inn first opened its doors in 1848. Throughout its 177-year history, the Inn has welcomed traders, trappers, settlers, tourists, working class, high class, and just about every diner in between. 1848: Francis Schraudenbach opens the Nashotah Inn to serve people heading from Milwaukee to Watertown 1854: A railroad…
