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Madison Food Guide: The 3 best new restaurants
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite new restaurants in Madison. Here’s what they said.
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Turkey Timeline: When and where to order your local Thanksgiving bird from a Wisconsin farm
Here’s how (and when) to order a sustainably raised turkey from a local Wisconsin farm
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We Asked, You Answered: The 13 Best Supper Clubs in Wisconsin
Us Badgers know a thing or two about supper clubs – so we asked hundreds of them to share their favorites from every corner of the state. Here’s where they sent us. Supper clubs are as quintessentially Wisconsin as beer, cheese, and Packers football. They aren’t just restaurants–they’re destinations. Their biggest fans aren’t afraid…
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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…
