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Feb 2024 2

6 old buildings near La Crosse/Eau Claire and their backstories

By Tyler Francischine | COMMUNITY, LOCAL HISTORY, COMMUNITY, Tyler Francischine

Immerse yourself in more than a century of Wisconsin history at these historical sites.

6 Old Buildings in the La Crosse-Eau Claire Region and Their Stories

Feb 2024 1

This Wisconsin non-profit throws parties for kids in need

By Christina Lorey | COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY, Christina Lorey

A proper birthday party is an annual right of passage for most elementary school-age kids. Unfortunately, throwing one isn’t possible for many families. In Wisconsin, roughly 15% of kids live below the poverty line–enough to fill Lambeau Field twice.

That's where Box of Balloons comes in...

Feb 2024 1

Inside the Madison store where DVDs still reign supreme

By Christina Lorey | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Christina Lorey

At its peak, Blockbuster had more than 9,000 stores worldwide, including about 100 here in Wisconsin. That was 20 years ago. Just five years later, in 2019, most of those stores closed. But everything comes back eventually… right?

Jan 2024 30

Why Packers running back AJ Dillon wrote a children’s book

By Christina Lorey | COMMUNITY, SPORTS, COMMUNITY, Christina Lorey

“I wanted to have a different moral of the story,” Dillon said. “In the children’s books that I’ve read over the years, the character tries new things and then everybody finds the one thing they’re good at and that’s the end of the story.”

Jan 2024 30

Ouch! Wisconsin’s 5 most-Googled injuries (& their symptoms)

By Christina Lorey | HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY, Christina Lorey

Have you ever been injured and immediately turned to Google for answers? You’re not alone.

Jan 2024 29

The real difference between 5, 10, & 15 year Wisconsin cheddar

By Christina Lorey | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Christina Lorey

Hook’s Cheese Co. in Mineral Point is arguably Wisconsin’s most famous cheesemaker, known for its 5-, 10-, and 15-year aged cheddars. But, are they really that different? It depends on how good your taste buds are!