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Oct 2025 2

UpNorthNews’ ultimate 2025 Wisconsin fall guide

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

Find your next fall activity with UpNorthNews' ultimate fall guide for 2025.

Sep 2025 29

Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo is about to get even cooler with arrival of new polar bear

By Sam Cohen | ANIMALS, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

The Henry Vilas Zoo is getting ready to welcome a new polar bear to its crew. Here’s everything you need to know about Nora’s arrival from the Oregon Zoo.

Given that polar bears are classified by the U.S. Endangered Species Act as being threatened due to their decreased Arctic habitat, the Henry Vilas Zoo is hoping to use this opportunity as “a tremendous step forward towards helping the overall polar bear population.”

Sep 2025 25

Buc-ee’s is set to break ground in Badger Country

By Sam Cohen | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

Famed gas station chain Buc-ee’s is opening a new location in Wisconsin, the first in the state. Here’s what you need to know about the 73,000-square foot store.

Wisconsin is set to join the iconic elite with its very own Buc-ee’s location in Oak Creek, making it the first in the Badger State.

Sep 2025 25

‘Magnificent’ monarch migration has begun, with sightings in WI

By Public News Service | NATURE, COMMUNITY, Public News Service

Wildlife experts call this a magical time of year as monarch butterflies have begun their migration from their northern breeding grounds to Central Mexico for the winter, with recent sightings in Wisconsin.

It's a magical time of year as monarch butterflies have begun their migration from their northern breeding grounds to Central Mexico for the winter.

Sep 2025 16

Find all the cozy vibes at fall festivals and events in the Milwaukee area

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

In Milwaukee-area communities, there are a plethora of festivals and events with fall vibes.

In Milwaukee-area communities, there are a plethora of activities with fall vibes.

Sep 2025 11

Discover Wisconsin’s new Prime Rib Trail: A celebration of beef and supper club tradition

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

Wisconsinites know there’s nothing quite like a classic supper club dinner, and now there’s a new way to experience one of the state’s most beloved traditions.