Stories tagged: "history"


6 Places to Put on Your Southeastern Wisconsin Bucket List

More than two million people live in the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha combined statistical area. With so many people, there's so much to do–great museums, amazing restaurants, and a long list of cultural activities. Whether you live in the area or are visiting from downstate, here are a few ‘can’t miss’ attractions!

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How To Celebrate Black History Month With Milwaukee Film All Month

There are many ways to observe Black History Month– from supporting Black-owned businesses to donating to anti-racism charities. One organization will help you do that through art.

No, It’s Never Okay to Pretend You’re Indigenous

After a white Madisonian made headlines for moonlighting as a Native person, we hear from them and the tribe members hurt by their actions.

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The 8 Biggest Snowstorms in Wisconsin History

Love it or hate it, snowstorms are an unavoidable part of Wisconsin life. Longtime residents know massive blizzards and heavy snow aren’t confined to the winter months; flakes routinely fly as early as October, and as late as May. 

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Old World Wisconsin Provides a Historical ‘Home for the Holidays’

The spirit of Christmas past is found through settlement-era buildings relocated from throughout the state.

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What Can Change in a Century? 20 Photos of Wisconsin from the ’20s.

Whether you were alive to see it, or just curious about our state's history-- here's a glimpse of what Wisconsin life looked like a century ago.

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The Biggest ‘Winner’ of the 2022 Midterms? Women.

Both Democrats and Republicans are celebrating historic victories for Latino women, LGBTQ+ women, and all women. Period.