Outdoors
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Here are some ways you can help winter birds in Wisconsin
Spring bird migration may be awhile away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that you can support over the next few months. Goldfinches, sparrows, woodpeckers and chickadees are a few of the species that stick around in Wisconsin through the cold weather. Between the birds’ higher energy needs and the limited…
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Ice fishing in Wisconsin: What to know & where to go
Before you hit the ice, take a look at this guide to ice fishing in Wisconsin and find out what to know and where to go.
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I experienced Door County’s new Christmas Movie Trail
A new movie trail in Door County highlights filming locations for “A Cherry Pie Christmas.”
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Line 5 fight continues as tribe sues U.S. Army Corps
The fight over the Line 5 pipeline continues as the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa sues the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Wisconsin’s 10 most heartwarming news stories of 2025
The news isn’t always bad: There were plenty of heartwarming stories across the state throughout the year.
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The Eagle River Ice Castle: A 92-year-old winter tradition
Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.
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10 of the best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Wisconsin
Make your holidays merry and bright with an experience to remember. Visit one of the best cut-your-own-tree farms in Wisconsin this season.
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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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Lake Mendota’s Ancient Canoes Reveal Secrets of Wisconsin’s Indigenous Past
First Nations members and the Wisconsin Historical Society have been uncovering ancient canoes in Lake Mendota since 2021. The discoveries paint a clearer picture of the region’s Indigenous history.
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The clock is ticking on a popular land stewardship effort in Wisconsin
Some Republicans expressed interest in saving the Knowles Nelson Stewardship program, but other GOP lawmakers want the conservation effort defunded. A Democratic legislator is making a public plea to a Republican colleague to schedule a committee hearing on a bipartisan effort to save a popular land conservation program from its pending demise. The Knowles Nelson…
