Lifestyle
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Sauna culture is expanding in Wisconsin. Here are locations to try.
Nowadays, Wisconsin saunas are no longer just enjoyed Up North, at the gym, and in spas.
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Meet Jimmy, Wisconsin’s own weather-predicting groundhog
Move over, Punxsatawney Phil. Sun Prairie is home to its own weather-predicting groundhog and unique Groundhog Day traditions.
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Want to see frozen waterfalls in Wisconsin? Try these 8 gorgeous winter hikes
Bundle up and set out on these winter hikes to waterfalls in Wisconsin.
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Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants
Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants.
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Cabin fever? Bars, breweries have speed puzzling, trivia, outdoor fests
Beat the cabin fever at these bars with peed puzzling, trivia, outdoor fests.
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Jan. 26–Feb. 1)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians & Paralympians to watch
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are right around the corner—here are 16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians to cheer on.
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11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day
These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.
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12 Wisconsin chefs, restaurants named 2026 James Beard semifinalists
It’s a big year for professionals in Wisconsin’s food and drink industry, and people across the country are paying attention, as 12 chefs, restaurants, bars, bakers and beverage professionals have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards in eight categories, including seven nods in national categories. Six Milwaukeeans are included on the James Beard Awards long list. Others from Door County, Madison and Appleton…
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Jan. 19–25)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
