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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!
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Madison is America’s ‘Most Neighborly’ City
It should come as no surprise one of America’s most “liberal” cities is also its most neighborly!
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4 Wisconsin factory tours worth the drive
DID YOU KNOW? 97% of warm-weather travel is done by car, and more than 200 million Americans will hit the road this summer. The average distance? Just about three hours! However, 18% of families will drive 500 miles or more. Before you hit the road, we promise these Wisconsin stops are worth your while. Here…
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Beer Lovers Beware: Climate change is coming for your favorite brews
DID YOU KNOW? Beer is the world’s third most-consumed beverage, behind water and tea, and is the world’s most popular alcoholic drink. But beer lovers beware: Climate change could make your favorite drink much more bitter. Here’s why: An overall change in temperature will affect the quality of hops used to make beer, which will…
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4 Wisconsin bars older than our state
A handful of Badger State taverns are so old, they predate our state! We’ll head to four.

























