Northern Wisconsin
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One year on the Wienermobile: The life of a Wisconsin hotdogger
20,000+ miles. 16 states. 40+ cities. 12 months. Hotdogger Samantha Benish has been hard at work since graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the spring of 2023. Her office? The 27-foot-long Oscar Mayer Wienermobile!
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3 pets that are banned in Wisconsin (+ 3 that surprisingly aren’t)
Wisconsin has some of the most permissive laws in the country when it comes to the keeping of exotic animals. We break down three pets that are banned, and three (surprisingly) that aren’t!
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4 of the most iconic foods invented in Wisconsin
Since joining the US as the 30th state in 1848, America’s Dairyland has brought to the table a cuisine strongly influenced by its German and Scandinavian heritage. Here are four of our most iconic food creations.
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Four places it’s 100% okay to tip $0 in Wisconsin
Most people plan to tip at the usual suspects – restaurants, salons, ride-shares – but nowadays, it feels like customers are being prompted to tip just about everywhere – from convenience store counters to checkout kiosks at airports. Here’s the deal: You don’t have to tip everywhere. There are still a few scenarios where etiquette…
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Sip, sit, stay: 7 dog-friendly businesses in Eau Claire
When the sun’s out, everyone wants to be outside drinking and dining — including dogs! But not all establishments allow four-legged, furry visitors. These do.
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The 8 most convincing UFO sightings in Wisconsin history
From flying saucers to aliens making pancakes, here are eight of the most convincing (but probably false) UFO sightings in Wisconsin.
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8 things you probably don’t know about UW-La Crosse
UW-La Crosse is a nationally-ranked school with a fascinating history. But how much of it do you really know?
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8 Wisconsin restaurants Top Chef judges are raving about
In between episodes of “Top Chef: Wisconsin,” why not hit up the local restaurants the judges enjoyed? Here’s where they went, what they ordered, and why they recommend YOU visit.
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Stop and smell these native Wisconsin flowers this Earth Day
Whether you’re a gardener yourself or prefer to leave the planting to the professionals (or nature!), see how many of these 5 blooms you can spot this spring in the Badger State!
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Your guide to the 2024 Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire
From who’s performing to where to stay, here’s everything you need to know!

























