Lifestyle
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AI claims it can plan a trip anywhere in the world. So we tried it in Wisconsin.
We decided to put technology to the test and plan a last-minute day trip to Chippewa Falls this Saturday. Here’s the itinerary we got.
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How the world’s #1 author became a Wisconsin fan
Fun Fact: James Patterson is a Badger fan…by marriage at least! And over the years, he and his wife have spent millions, helping students afford what the couple calls “a world-class institution.”
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Milwaukee’s newest hotel is already winning awards
There’s a brand new hotel In Milwaukee that’s already winning awards. The Trade, Autograph Collection in Milwaukee, WI is receiving high praise.
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5 things you didn’t know were invented in Wisconsin
When you think ‘Wisconsin,’ most people think of beer, brats, and Badgers. But, you should add three other B’s to that list: blenders, burgers, and bone marrow transplants!
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The best northwestern Wisconsin trails for winter hiking, biking, and skiing
Trails, parks, and forests perfect for wintertime hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing abound in and near La Crosse and Eau Claire
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Wisconsin’s 5 most romantic restaurants
Last year, Yelp turned heads, and even caught late night host Seth Meyer’s attention, when it gave a restaurant named “Grampa’s” the title of Wisconsin’s most romantic restaurant. Here are a few others to add to your bucket list:
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Host families needed in Wisconsin: How you can bring culture to your doorstep
By opening your home to an international exchange student, you’ll provide a unique experience for your family as well as the student. Are you an empty nester who misses having a child at home? Do you want to share the Wisconsin lifestyle by taking a student to a Packer game and later explaining to them…
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Wisconsin’s top 10 cheeses
While there are 19 cheese-based “holidays” each year (ever heard of National Cheese Doodle Day on March 5th?), National Cheese Lovers’ Day, held every January 20, is the biggest and most representative of Wisconsin culture–where there’s one cow for every five people! To celebrate, we’re counting down the Top 10 most-popular, most-produced types of cheese…
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Plan a swimmable staycation at Wisconsin’s best hotels with indoor pools
If you’re already sick of the cold, sorry, we’ve got bad news for you. While this month’s average high is 31 degrees, that drops to 26 in January and doesn’t return to above 50 until late April. Now for the good news: Wisconsin has an abundance of highly-rated, affordable hotels with indoor pools that are…
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Picking the perfect Christmas tree (and tricks to keep it alive!)
Wisconsin is home to nearly 1,400 Christmas tree farms and 36,000 acres of trees! “Wisconsin is one of the biggest producers of Christmas trees in the US,” said Sarah Scharlau of Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound. “They promote family traditions and family bonding.” Choosing the right tree “Your firs are going to be…
