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I experienced Door County’s new Christmas Movie Trail

By Kristine Hansen | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Kristine Hansen

A new movie trail in Door County highlights filming locations for “A Cherry Pie Christmas.”

A new movie trail in Door County highlights filming locations for “A Cherry Pie Christmas.”

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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Dec. 22–29)

By Ellie Bourdo | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ellie Bourdo

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.

What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Dec. 22–29)

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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Dec. 15–21)

By Ellie Bourdo | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ellie Bourdo

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter

A Wisconsin view of a sunrise in Wausau in the lead image of this week's Wisconsin Badger State Buzz.

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The Eagle River Ice Castle: A 92-year-old winter tradition

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.

Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.

Dec 2025 10

What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Dec. 10–14)

By Ellie Bourdo | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ellie Bourdo

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. If you want to see the Badger State Buzz as soon as it drops each week, make sure you’re subscribed. And if you’d like your photo featured, like reader Barbara B....

Cold Moon setting over Lake Wissota. Wisconsin view.

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10 of the best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Wisconsin

By Holly Garcia | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Holly Garcia

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.

Come Christmastime, dashing over to a cut-your-own tree farm is a beloved Wisconsin tradition.

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8 ordinary Wisconsinites who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL PEOPLE, COMMUNITY, Erin Yarnall

These eight Wisconsinites went above and beyond to spread kindness in their communities this year.

There are plenty of kind and generous people in the world—and that was proven by the many Wisconsinites who performed extraordinary acts of kindness this year.

Dec 2025 3

The best Milwaukee dive bars keep the city’s history alive

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

These iconic Milwaukee dive bars fit the bill, and remain beloved for never changing what they are after all these years.

Dive bar in Milwaukee.

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Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, is expanding into Wisconsin

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

After nearly 200 years in business, Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, will sell its beer in Wisconsin for the first time.

Yuengling beer.

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Shop small at these 9 holiday markets & craft fairs across Wisconsin

By Holly Garcia | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Holly Garcia

Get creative with your holiday shopping and find one-of-a-kind gifts this season with these 9 holiday markets & craft fairs across Wisconsin.

There are an array of holiday markets and craft fairs across Wisconsin.

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