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Where to take a horse-drawn sleigh ride in Wisconsin
Get ready to go dashing through the snow this winter with a horse-drawn sleigh ride at one of these local Wisconsin locations.
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8 things you (probably) don’t know about Wisconsin’s Great Lakes
Wisconsin is bordered by two of the world’s largest lakes: Lake Superior (the largest expanse of freshwater in the world) and Lake Michigan (the largest freshwater lake entirely within the US). Here are 8 things you (probably) don’t know about the worldwide wonders.
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CSA 101: Your guide to securing fresh produce directly from Wisconsin farmers
Fresh food, FAST! Want to reboot your eating habits? Support local farmers? Save money on the freshest produce? Wisconsin’s CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, programs make that easy!
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10 tips for staying safe (& out of the ER) during holiday decorating
Wisconsin Emergency Management gives advice on avoiding being one of the 15k people who go to the ER each winter for holiday decorating injuries.
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The 12 best holiday light displays across Wisconsin
Get into the spirit of the season by bundling up and checking out the 12 best holiday light displays in Wisconsin.
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Get nostalgic at Wisconsin’s 7 old-fashioned soda fountains
Belly up to the bar and order a phosphate, malt or soda at these old-fashioned, timeless soda fountains throughout Wisconsin.
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Lake effect: The real reason some parts of Wisconsin get 150 inches of snow
Here’s how the Great Lakes bring Wisconsin swaths of snow every single winter (and which Wisconsin areas receive the most). It’s called the lake effect.
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Your Guide to Wisconsin-Made Gifts That Give Back
The average American spends $650 on gifts each year. Here are some you can feel GOOD about giving!
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A loose ‘alpaca’ spotted in Greendale turned out to be something far cooler
What locals initially thought was a wandering alpaca or goat in Greendale, Wisconsin, turned out to be something far more special.
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The 10 best Wisconsin State Parks to enjoy in the winter
Here are the 10 best Wisconsin state parks for winter recreation, from cross-country skiing to ice caves.

























