It's unlikely anyone will ever top Chris Farley when it comes to the title of "Badgerland's Funniest," but quite a few Wisconsin women have made a name for themselves in America's comedy scene.
Every year, dozens of Wisconsin cities land on lists of the drunkest cities in America. Like it or not, drinking has become a big part of Badger State culture. And, for that reason, we have some hyper-specific, rather unusual alcohol laws on the books!
The Great Lakes’ frigid fresh water used to keep shipwrecks so well preserved that divers could see dishes in the cupboards. Today, an invasive mussel species is destroying centuries of history–forcing historians, archeologists, and divers into a race against time.
You know who supported “DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion) long before it was ever an acronym? Vince Lombardi.
When you think “Amish”–most people think of Pennsylvania, Ohio, or Indiana. But did you know that Wisconsin has the fourth-highest Amish population in America?
Every day, 96 Wisconsinites are diagnosed with cancer for the first time–joining the 250,000+ Badgers who’ve had the disease.
But, with early detection, your odds of surviving are higher than ever!
So you want to donate… but where? With more than 100 cancer-focused charities in Wisconsin alone, it can be hard to decide where to give your money.
TIP: Before donating to any organization, we recommend searching Charity Navigator, a website that rates nonprofits based on how effectively they use your money.
Here are 3 Wisconsin-based charities we found that immediately put your dollars to work.
Heard about the new movie “Green and Gold”?
The film tells the story of a fourth-generation dairy farmer who bets everything he has on the 1993 Packers winning the Super Bowl.
After reading about these 10 spots, you’ll want to add taking a tour of a cheese factory to your 2025 bucket list.
There are plenty of wacky Wisconsin festivals for you to attend this year, from one on a frozen lake to another that takes you back to the time of dinosaurs.
