Western Wisconsin
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All Things Amish: A guide to Wisconsin’s Amish communities
When you think “Amish”–most people think of Pennsylvania, Ohio, or Indiana. But did you know that Wisconsin has the fourth-highest Amish population in America?
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Wisconsin’s 5 most common cancers, and which you can (and should) screen for
Every day, 96 Wisconsinites are diagnosed with cancer for the first time–joining the 250,000+ Badgers who’ve had the disease. But, with early detection, your odds of surviving are higher than ever!
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4 Wisconsin-based cancer charities that really make a difference
So you want to donate… but where? With more than 100 cancer-focused charities in Wisconsin alone, it can be hard to decide where to give your money. TIP: Before donating to any organization, we recommend searching Charity Navigator, a website that rates nonprofits based on how effectively they use your money. Here are 3 Wisconsin-based…
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Snow Tubing in Wisconsin: Eight Great Places to Go for Family Fun
Grab your winter gear and bring the whole family for a great Wisconsin winter adventure—snow tubing! Snow tubing has quickly become one of the fastest-growing winter activities, and an increasing number of ski resorts are making big improvements to their tubing areas.
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Green Bay Goes Hollywood: Inside the new movie, ‘Green and Gold’
Heard about the new movie “Green and Gold”? The film tells the story of a fourth-generation dairy farmer who bets everything he has on the 1993 Packers winning the Super Bowl.
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Rural hospital CEO: ‘Women’s health has to be made a priority’
Expectant mothers are facing an OB-GYN desert in western Wisconsin, with several hospitals closing their birthing centers over the last few years. The gap in care has forced pregnant women to travel long distances for prenatal care, emergencies, and when they go into labor. One rural hospital is taking a different approach—they’re expanding.
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Wisconsin bucket list: Take a tour of a cheese factory
After reading about these 10 spots, you’ll want to add taking a tour of a cheese factory to your Wisconsin bucket list.
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21 weird & wacky Wisconsin festivals happening in 2025
There are plenty of wacky Wisconsin festivals for you to attend this year, from one on a frozen lake to another that takes you back to the time of dinosaurs.
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How Wisconsin used the $21M from opioid settlements in 2024
Learn how the Wisconsin DHS allocated $21M from opioid settlements in 2024.
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Exploring Epic: Wisconsin’s Google-esque tech campus
You’ve probably used Epic’s medical records software at your doctor’s office, but have you ever visited the healthcare tech giant’s Madison-area headquarters?
