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The history of Madison reveals how a frontier settlement between two lakes grew into Wisconsin's vibrant capital and cultural hub.
The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee is considered one of the most haunted buildings in Wisconsin, and one of the most haunted hotels in the entire country.
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here's what you need to know about Labor Day.
Few views rival the ride into downtown Madison along John Nolen Drive, between Lake Monona and Monona Bay. In the day, the light brightly bounces off the creme capitol dome and, at night, the illuminated dome looks like a larger-than-life child’s night light. But there’s a reason the Capitol dome always appears so pronounced...
Wisconsin has hosted many performances by legendary musical acts - here are 15 of the biggest musicians who have performed in the Badger State.
If you’ve ever wished you could ride the waves without flying to Waikiki, look no further than the western shore of Lake Michigan. Specifically: Sheboygan.
In his nonfiction novel “Greater Than the Games,” Sorgi explores what it would take to get the Olympic games to Wisconsin: specifically, Milwaukee. While he acknowledges this is a long, long, LONG shot, he makes several solid arguments for how Milwaukee could become “the little city that could.”
It’s one of the most wholesome traditions in the NFL: Packers players riding to and from training camp every summer with thousands of kids, sometimes even on THEIR bicycles!
Known for cheese and breweries, Wisconsin is also home to legendary creatures such as the Hodag and the Beast of Bray Road. From werewolves to ghost chickens, the state is home to a plethora of mythical beings that have fascinated locals and visitors alike for generations.
