State News
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It’s a Fact: Wisconsin ice cream tastes better. Here’s Why.
It’s not just you. Wisconsin ice cream really does taste better, and there’s a scientific reason why. In 1890, UW-Madison agricultural chemistry professor Stephen Babcock developed the Babcock test for determining the butterfat content of milk. The test immediately advanced the dairy industry, allowing for faster and more accurate grading of milk at markets, discouraging…
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Would You Pass the US Citizenship Test?
96.1% of immigrants do. But since most of us are born & bred Americans, we should be able to answer even the hardest questions… right? Let’s find out.
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Millennials, here’s the biggest Wisconsin news story from the year you were born
There’s always something going on in Wisconsin. Check out the biggest news stories in the state from 1981 to 1996.
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The best way to see Wisconsin? From the top of the shortest, steepest railroad!
Ever seen Wisconsin from the top of the shortest, steepest railroad in the world?! It’s just across the Mississippi River in Dubuque! The Fenelon Place Elevator — also known as the Fourth Street Elevator — is a 296-feet-long track that angles up at 41 degrees for a vertical elevation of 189 feet. At the top…
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¿No habla Ingles? You can no longer drive a truck in America
As part of his ongoing quest to “Make America White Again,” Trump signed an executive order mandating all truck drivers speak English. 🚛 DEEP DIVE: Trump Signs Another Exclusionary Order “You might not know, but there’s a lot of communication problems between truckers on the road with federal officials and local officials, which obviously is a…
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Bikes, Beer, & Badgers: The ultimate ‘Wisconsin’ brewery
“It doesn’t get more Wisconsin than this…” That should be Bodihow Brewing’s official tagline!
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Trump’s latest conquest? Bringing back Columbus Day.
In this week’s edition of “Making America White Again”…
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Madison Night Market returns May 8
Discover local art, food, and music as State Street transforms into a vibrant celebration of Madison’s creative culture for its Night Market on May 8.
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Build the statue already! It’s past time for Wisconsin to permanently honor Mark Johnson
Barry Alvarez has one. So does Pat Richter. But it’s past time for Wisconsin to honor one of its all-time greatest athletes, coaches, and people — Mark Johnson. “Miracle” Mark Johnson was born & raised in Madison, and stayed local to play hockey for the Badgers under his dad, legendary coach Bob Johnson. His freshman…
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Wisconsin’s Most Unique Coffee Roasters
These coffee roasters in Wisconsin support farmers in other countries–their unique business models result in coffee that’s very popular around the state.
