Lifestyle
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13 concerts you won’t want to miss this year in Wisconsin
From Summerfest to Country Thunder and everything in between, Wisconsin has no shortage of concerts for every music fan.
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6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 2026
Immigrant-owned businesses support the local economy and provide an opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are six in Wisconsin to check out in 2026.
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10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites
From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Jan. 12–18)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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10 MLK Day of Service events & celebrations happening across Wisconsin
Honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy by volunteering your time, participating in acts of service, and enjoying celebrations.
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9 WI orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking and slavery seem like faraway problems, but they can happen in Wisconsin. Fortunately, these organizations find local solutions.
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Here are some ways you can help winter birds in Wisconsin
Spring bird migration may be awhile away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that you can support over the next few months. Goldfinches, sparrows, woodpeckers and chickadees are a few of the species that stick around in Wisconsin through the cold weather. Between the birds’ higher energy needs and the limited…
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Where to find mocktails across Wisconsin this Dry January
Nationwide, millions of people start the new year off by abstaining from alcohol during Dry January. In 2024, 25% of Americans successfully participated in the trend, according to Civic Science. Launched by nonprofit Alcohol Change UK in 2013, Dry January has since expanded across the globe. The goal is simple: abstain from drinking alcohol for the entire…
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Ice fishing in Wisconsin: What to know & where to go
Before you hit the ice, take a look at this guide to ice fishing in Wisconsin and find out what to know and where to go.
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Parents deported, children left behind: WI advocates warn of growing crisis
New research is shedding light on the issue of parent-child separation among immigrant families, which has become more pervasive in Wisconsin and across the country under heightened federal immigration enforcement. Migrant advocates called it a crisis in need of urgent attention.
