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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…
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¡Salud! Minocqua Brewing launches new ‘Gulf of Mexico’ lager
It’s still called the Gulf of Mexico. And in Wisconsin, it’s also a beer!
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When & where to go cherry picking in Wisconsin
Nothing says summer like cherry picking in Wisconsin. Find out when and where to find the best cherries in the state.
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From Cobb to Coach of the Year: Wisconsin’s Greg Gard is the ultimate underdog
Wisconsin’s Greg Gard has one of the BEST underdog stories in college sports: 🚜 He grew up on a hog farm in the tiny town of Cobb, Wisconsin (population: 480). 🏀 He met future Hall of Fame coach Bo Ryan at an 8th grade basketball camp. ❤️ When his own athletic career wasn’t panning out,…
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Small Town, Big Stage: Why hosting the 2025 NFL Draft is a really big deal for Wisconsin
For the first time ever, Green Bay will host not just the draft, but any major, league-wide event. Since moving out of New York in 2015, the NFL Draft has become a massive spectacle–exploding from essentially a giant conference call into a three-day destination event. Over the past decade, the league has awarded the draft…
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Let’s talk about Culver’s political donations
Custard & Campaign Contributions: What Culver’s political donations over the years reveal about the company.
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A Guide to Catching the Northern Lights from Wisconsin
LOOK UP! The Northern Lights are one of the world’s most magical wonders — and sometimes, you can spot them from Wisconsin…
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Follow the Great River Road Wine Trail for spectacular vineyards & views
The Great River Road is an unforgettable trip, not just for the views of the Mississippi River, but also because of the numerous wineries along the way.
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Yo Way! How Wisconsin became the ‘Yo-Yo Capital of the World’
And how we later lost that title…
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Wisconsin’s best burger is…
Ever had a poached burger? That’s the secret that makes this Wisconsin stand #1!

























