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Mar 2026 4

12 wonderful & women-owned businesses in Milwaukee

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL BUSINESS, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Discover Milwaukee’s top women-owned businesses, from an ice cream shop for dogs to a holistic wellness center.

Milwaukee is home to a vibrant community of women-owned businesses spanning industries like retail, food and beverage, and wellness, to name just a few.

Mar 2026 2

7 moments that defined Wisconsin’s labor movement

By Ellery Weil | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Ellery Weil

Wisconsin has been home to strong union advocates since the nineteenth century, but their path hasn’t always been easy.

From the industrial boom that hit Milwaukee in the nineteenth century to the rise of twenty-first-century labor activism, Wisconsin’s unions have had a long history, marked by triumphs and tragedies alike.

Mar 2026 2

11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

You may think you know all about the Badger State, but there are some facts about Wisconsin that are truly surprising, even to long-time Wisconsinites.

There are some facts about Wisconsin that even the most dedicated residents of the Badger State might be shocked to find out.

Jan 2026 23

16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians & Paralympians to watch

By Holly Garcia | SPORTS, COMMUNITY, Holly Garcia

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are right around the corner—here are 16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians to cheer on.

These 16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians have ties to the Badger State.

Jan 2026 22

11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day

By Kristine Hansen | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Kristine Hansen

These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.

Each of these family-owned companies developed a product they stand behind and also enjoy at home.

Jan 2026 16

Harley-Davidson heritage: Milwaukee’s motorcycle legacy (+ where to see it)

By Kristine Hansen | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Kristine Hansen

Visit Milwaukee to learn more about Harley-Davidson’s history at a museum, factory tour, and more.

Milwaukee is the place to visit if you want to learn more about the Harley-Davidson company that’s been independently owned since it launched in 1903.

Sep 2025 30

Get to know your 2025-26 Milwaukee Bucks NBA Team

By Brook Bolen | SPORTS, COMMUNITY, Brook Bolen

After three straight seasons with a first-round playoff exit, the Milwaukee Bucks will look for a deeper run this year in a wide-open Eastern Conference.