Lifestyle
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith starts music program in Milwaukee
Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. The Chad Smith Foundation, formed by Smith in August 2025, aims to increase access for young people in underserved areas to get involved in music. The foundation’s nationwide…
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 23-29)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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10 animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)
Oh my! Lions, tigers, bears, and even more animals are rescued and can be seen at animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin.
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The best gift and craft shops in Wisconsin, according to readers
From handmade barn quilts and locally made jewelry to Wisconsin-themed treats, these gift and craft shops across our state have something for everyone.
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7 of the best dog parks in Milwaukee (+ dog-friendly beer gardens!)
Get ready to go on an adventure and let your furry friends get their zoomies out at one of these fantastic dog parks in Milwaukee County.
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 16-22)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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6 Wisconsin small businesses our readers love
We asked our readers for their favorite small businesses in Wisconsin, and here’s what they said. Wisconsin has no shortage of mom-and-pop shops. According to the US Small Business Administration, there are nearly 500,000 small businesses across our state. Whether you’re looking for a new book, handmade jewelry, or a delicious kringle, our readers have…
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2026 Wisconsin wildflower season: What to know & where to go
Wildflowers are popping up all over Wisconsin, and there are plenty of places to spot them. Here’s what you should know.
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The biggest films all-time with Wisconsinites in prominent roles
Kate Hudson may not be a native Milwaukeean, though she plays a real-life one well enough in “Song Sung Blue” that she’s been nominated for Best Actress in the 98th Academy Awards, taking place March 15. The movie comes a couple of years after actors Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo, both Wisconsin natives, appeared in…
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Give BIG Green Bay raises a record $3.7 million to support local nonprofits
The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and the Green Bay Packers Foundation came together for the ninth straight year to give back to local nonprofits with the Give BIG Green Bay fundraising event.
