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We asked our readers to tell us the best Madison breweries. Here’s their answer.
Madison is home to dozens of buzz-worthy breweries. But which one stands as the city’s best? That’s the question we posed to UpNorthNews readers. Thanks to their enthusiastic responses, the answer is crystal clear – Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co. stands tall as the unparalleled champion of Madison breweries. What’s on Tap? Exploring Great…
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6 can’t-miss Chinese restaurants in Wisconsin
While we can argue all day about what’s real Chinese, Wisconsin restaurants offer the expected blend of authentic and American. Here are six to add to your dining bucket list!
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Milwaukee’s pie trail: Where to indulge on National Pi Day
Leave it to a physicist to make a day commemorating a decimal point delicious! Here are our favorite spots to grab a slice in southeastern Wisconsin…
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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.

























