Northern Wisconsin
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Oh buoy! Runaway research buoy gets data on Great Lakes winter waves
Winter is a quiet time for Great Lakes research, at least out on the water. Research vessels remain secured to their docks; most monitoring equipment is ashore.
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The 2025-’26 Great Lakes ice forecast is out. What’s in store?
It looks like the Great Lakes region might get another relatively normal ice year − a relief given recent trends.
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Wisconsin wellness tips: Staying safe this winter
How to stay safe and warm this winter in Wisconsin.
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8 ordinary Wisconsinites who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
These eight Wisconsinites went above and beyond to spread kindness in their communities this year.
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Facing Medicaid cuts, Wisconsin families stockpile medical supplies
In July, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, bringing cuts of around $1 trillion to federal Medicaid spending from 2025 through 2034. The cuts are predicted to result in a loss of the health insurance coverage affecting around 80 million lower-income Americans, including children and people with disabilities.
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Where to give back in Wisconsin this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday’s global movement encourages people to give back. Here’s how in Wisconsin.
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Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, is expanding into Wisconsin
After nearly 200 years in business, Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, will sell its beer in Wisconsin for the first time.
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Shop small at these 9 holiday markets & craft fairs across Wisconsin
Get creative with your holiday shopping and find one-of-a-kind gifts this season with these 9 holiday markets & craft fairs across Wisconsin.
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For Better Project highlights small businesses committed to safety and connection
The For Better Project has launched a new tool to highlight businesses committed to improving safety in their communities.
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What makes Wisconsin ‘America’s Dairyland?’ These quirky laws and regulations could hold the answer
Wisconsin takes pride in being the “America’s Dairyland,” but with that title has come some unique laws and certifications to protect the integrity of the state’s dairy industry.
