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Why is margarine banned at Wisconsin restaurants?
Wisconsin is governed by several strange laws, but possibly none more niche that State Law Sec. 97.18(4) which says, “The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by the customer.” Simply put, it’s illegal for a Wisconsin restaurant to…
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Here’s who Trump has nominated to his administration so far
Trump has announced that Susie Wiles will serve as his chief of staff, is expected to nominate Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, and chose Kristi Noem to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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18 local spots selling Thanksgiving turkey, pies, or entire meals
This Thanksgiving, leave the cooking to someone else and support a local Wisconsin baker, farm, or restaurant.
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This or That: Where Harris and Trump stand on Wisconsin voters’ top 3 issues
Check out our guide to where Harris and Trump stand on Wisconsin voters’ top issues, including the economy, healthcare, and the US Supreme Court.
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November in Milwaukee: 9 can’t-miss festivals & events
Enjoy everything the Greater Milwaukee Area has to offer this November by attending these can’t-miss festivals and events.
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Is Wisconsin the last true swing state?
Is Wisconsin the last, true swing state? History says “yes,” and here’s how close this year’s election could be.
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3 things you (probably) don’t know about Spotted Cow
How much do you really know about Wisconsin’s most popular craft beer? Here’s the story behind Spotted Cow.
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4 common phrases that are actually really offensive (& why)
Many of the phrases we innocently toss around every day are actually really offensive to Native Americans. Here are a few, where they came from, why they’re problematic, and what to say instead.
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Wisconsin’s top 8 cheeses, according to local chefs
Home to more than 126 cheese plants, Dairy State dairy farmers produce more than 350 different varieties of cheese–double any other state. But, with so many choices, which do you choose? That’s the question Food & Wine editors asked Wisconsin’s best chefs and shopkeepers, including Patrick DePula (Salvatore’s Tomato Pies), Ken Monteleone (Fromagination), Tim Mulcahy…
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3 Wisconsin athletes who’ve bravely talked about mental health
It’s estimated that more than one in five Americans lives with a mental illness. So why is talking about it still so taboo, especially in the sports world? These Wisconsin athletes are changing that, and undoubtedly saving lives along the way.
