State History
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11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin
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.
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Wisconsin’s Maple Syrup Trail: Sugar shacks where you can get Wisconsin-made maple syrup
You don’t need to travel to Canada to get maple syrup from the source; peruse the options from Wisconsin’s sugar shacks.
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7 things at America’s Black Holocaust Museum that will stay with you well after your visit
One of Milwaukee’s most powerful museums, America’s Black Holocaust Museum is home to moving exhibits you can learn about below.
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Meet Jimmy, Wisconsin’s own weather-predicting groundhog
Move over, Punxsatawney Phil. Sun Prairie is home to its own weather-predicting groundhog and unique Groundhog Day traditions.
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Harley-Davidson heritage: Milwaukee’s motorcycle legacy (+ where to see it)
Visit Milwaukee to learn more about Harley-Davidson’s history at a museum, factory tour, and more.
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10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites
From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.
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10 MLK Day of Service events & celebrations happening across Wisconsin
Honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy by volunteering your time, participating in acts of service, and enjoying celebrations.
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Everything you need to know about Racine Danish Kringles
Here’s everything you need to know about Racine Danish Kringles: the flavors, unique baking process, and where to buy this iconic Wisconsin pastry.
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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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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.
