State History
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How Sheboygan, Wisconsin became ‘the Malibu of the Midwest’
If you’ve ever wished you could ride the waves without flying to Waikiki, look no further than the western shore of Lake Michigan. Specifically: Sheboygan.
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A Summer Games in Milwaukee? This Olympic expert says, ‘Why not?’
In his nonfiction novel “Greater Than the Games,” Sorgi explores what it would take to get the Olympic games to Wisconsin: specifically, Milwaukee. While he acknowledges this is a long, long, LONG shot, he makes several solid arguments for how Milwaukee could become “the little city that could.”
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When (& why) the Packers started riding kids’ bikes to training camp
It’s one of the most wholesome traditions in the NFL: Packers players riding to and from training camp every summer with thousands of kids, sometimes even on THEIR bicycles!
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Beast of Bray Road & Hodags: Check out these 5 legendary creatures in Wisconsin
Known for cheese and breweries, Wisconsin is also home to legendary creatures such as the Hodag and the Beast of Bray Road. From werewolves to ghost chickens, the state is home to a plethora of mythical beings that have fascinated locals and visitors alike for generations.
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Reality royalty: 12 Wisconsin contestants who made their mark
Read about 12 of the most recent and iconic Wisconsin contestants who’ve competed on the silver screen.
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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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School, suffrage, and… seatbelts? Wisconsin’s famous firsts
On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became America’s 30th state. And we’ve been outdrinking the rest ever since (kidding, of course… that’s far from our only contribution!) Here are some other notable Wisconsin firsts.
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Step aside, cheese! Wisconsin ginseng is shattering records
Most people know Wisconsin for its cheese–we are the Dairy State, after all. And while we produce 26% of America’s cheese (the most of any state), we’re also the number one producer of another hot commodity…
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How women’s hockey became a Wisconsin dynasty
Many people don’t that women’s hockey is still a relatively new official college sport. So how did the Badgers get so good, so quickly? It comes down to three things…
