Western Wisconsin
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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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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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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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9 Wisconsin towns that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale
From towns with mythical creatures to those with unbeatable beauty, these Wisconsin towns look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale.
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Make America Green Again: Wisconsin schools are stepping up after Trump ends ‘Green Ribbon’ program
THIS IS A REAL POST THE WHITE HOUSE ACTUALLY PUBLISHED: “We Finally Have a President Who Follows Science.” Click here to read. The Trump administration non-sarcastically shared that on Earth Day — and on that day, and every day, Donald Trump has done the exact opposite. In just the first six months of his second…
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The most affordable places to live in Wisconsin in 2025
Put a roof over your head for less in these low-cost places to live in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin taps one of its funniest alumni to address the Class of 2025
“I still ask myself before big decisions: ‘What would Barry Alvarez do?’” Gay joked, referring to UW’s legendary football coach and athletic director.
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This Is It for ‘This Is It:’ Wisconsin’s oldest gay bar closes for good
Wisconsin’s oldest gay bar has closed for good. The local institution, located on Milwaukee’s Wells Street since 1968, has witnessed some of the biggest moments in state history, like ⤵️ 🏳️🌈 Signing the first Gay Rights Law in 1982 🏳️🌈 Hosting the first Pride March in 1989 🏳️🌈 Celebrating Tammy Baldwin’s election as America’s first…
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Is your ID ‘real’? Everything to know about Real IDs before they’re required for travel
The deadline is May 7, 2025. Are you ready?
