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4 of the most iconic foods invented in Wisconsin
Since joining the US as the 30th state in 1848, America’s Dairyland has brought to the table a cuisine strongly influenced by its German and Scandinavian heritage. Here are four of our most iconic food creations.
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Four places it’s 100% okay to tip $0 in Wisconsin
Most people plan to tip at the usual suspects – restaurants, salons, ride-shares – but nowadays, it feels like customers are being prompted to tip just about everywhere – from convenience store counters to checkout kiosks at airports. Here’s the deal: You don’t have to tip everywhere. There are still a few scenarios where etiquette…
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The 8 most convincing UFO sightings in Wisconsin history
From flying saucers to aliens making pancakes, here are eight of the most convincing (but probably false) UFO sightings in Wisconsin.
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8 things you probably don’t know about UW-La Crosse
UW-La Crosse is a nationally-ranked school with a fascinating history. But how much of it do you really know?
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8 Wisconsin restaurants Top Chef judges are raving about
In between episodes of “Top Chef: Wisconsin,” why not hit up the local restaurants the judges enjoyed? Here’s where they went, what they ordered, and why they recommend YOU visit.
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Why are there so many dead deer on Wisconsin roads?
Seeing an alarming number of dead deer piled up on the side of the highway right now? You’re not alone.
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Your 2024 guide to hummingbird season in Wisconsin
Learn all about ruby-throated hummingbirds and the do’s and don’ts of attracting them to your garden this spring.
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This is why Door County’s ‘curvy road’ really curves.
Wayyyyyyyy up at the tippy top of the Door County peninsula, you’ll find one of Wisconsin’s most famous stretches of road–where Highway 42 curves 15 times for no discernible reason. But really…why?
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Your guide to April’s total solar eclipse in Wisconsin
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America–passing over Mexico, America, and Canada. Hoping to catch it? Read on…
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6 Wisconsin women dominating American sports
2024 marks 50 years of official women’s sports at the University of Wisconsin. From the college court to the Olympic stage, these six women are shaping America’s sports scene.
