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How to celebrate Superb Owl Sunday in Wisconsin (no, it’s not a typo!)
Many Wisconsinites have been following major-league football playoffs, and counting the days until that second Sunday in February when all of America will be united. Well … except for those who aren’t as interested in football as they are in a magnificent bird of prey. Here are a few ways to enjoy Superb Owl Sunday…
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The 10 most mystical and mysterious places in Wisconsin
From haunted hotels to underground caves, these are Wisconsin’s most fascinating places.
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13 new things to do in La Crosse-Eau Claire
If you’ve already seen the main attractions in the La Crosse-Eau Claire area, here’s your list of what to try next.
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15 fun things to do in Milwaukee for $20 or less
Whether you’re planning a date night or a family fun day, there are tons of affordable activities in Milwaukee to enjoy. From cheap sports games to bargain movies to free art events, here’s a list of 15 budget-friendly ways you and your crew can have fun in Milwaukee.
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6 old buildings near La Crosse/Eau Claire and their backstories
Immerse yourself in more than a century of Wisconsin history at these historical sites.
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This Wisconsin non-profit throws parties for kids in need
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…
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Inside the Madison store where DVDs still reign supreme
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?
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Why Packers running back AJ Dillon wrote a children’s book
“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.”
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Ouch! Wisconsin’s 5 most-Googled injuries (& their symptoms)
Have you ever been injured and immediately turned to Google for answers? You’re not alone.
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The real difference between 5, 10, & 15 year Wisconsin cheddar
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!

























