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The cheapest flights you can book from Milwaukee right now
It’s nice to get away, especially over Spring Break — but that’s not always financially feasible. Thankfully, there are a few destinations that are affordable AND easy to fly direct!
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3 things you don’t know about old Milwaukee County Stadium
The old Milwaukee County Stadium was built in 1950 with dreams of bringing professional baseball to Milwaukee. However, the venue quickly evolved into a multi-sport, entertainment complex that drew people to southeastern Wisconsin for five decades.
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Wisconsin towns will turn old motels, schools into affordable housing
Several Wisconsin communities — including Ladysmith, Rhinelander, and Elkhart Lake — are addressing their workforce housing needs with new revitalization projects.
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How women’s hockey became a Wisconsin dynasty
Many people don’t that women’s hockey is still a relatively new official college sport. So how did the Badgers get so good, so quickly? It comes down to three things…
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The story behind Eau Claire’s giant swan made of trash
Twenty-one years ago, Steve Bateman created a swan-shaped sculpture out of a surprising medium: trash.
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Milwaukee thrift stores that have been around forever
Here are six examples of thrift shops that opened their doors several years — if not decades — ago, and what you can expect to find there, along with what charitable organization your purchase benefits.
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Mild winter triggers financial support for Wisconsin businesses
Businesses in Wisconsin that experienced losses due to this year’s unusually mild winter may now be eligible for federal disaster loans.
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Why do Girl Scout cookies taste different across Wisconsin?
From what’s for sale and where to buy, to why some flavors really do taste different: your guide to the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season.
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The most famous residents of Milwaukee’s oldest cemetery
Whether you’re visiting the cemetery to reflect, learn about Milwaukee history, or pay your respects, keep an eye out for some of the most famous folks buried at Calvary Cemetery.
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The fascinating stories behind 7 Wisconsin ghost towns
Keep reading to discover Wisconsin’s most interesting ghost towns and learn more about the stories behind their initial success and eventual downfall.
