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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…
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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,…
