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Dec 2025 3

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

Facing Medicaid cuts, Wisconsin families stockpile medical supplies

By Public News Service | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Public News Service

In July, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, bringing cuts of around $1 trillion to federal Medicaid spending from 2025 through 2034. The cuts are predicted to result in a loss of the health insurance coverage affecting around 80 million lower-income Americans, including children and people with disabilities.

Without Medicaid, many families will go into debt to pay for their care.

Dec 2025 1

Where to give back in Wisconsin this Giving Tuesday

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

Giving Tuesday’s global movement encourages people to give back. Here’s how in Wisconsin.

Dec 2025 1

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.

Nov 2025 25

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.

Nov 2025 24

For Better Project highlights small businesses committed to safety and connection

By Ellie Bourdo | LOCAL BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, Ellie Bourdo

The For Better Project has launched a new tool to highlight businesses committed to improving safety in their communities.

For Better Project sticker at small business.

Nov 2025 20

What makes Wisconsin ‘America’s Dairyland?’ These quirky laws and regulations could hold the answer

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Wisconsin takes pride in being the "America's Dairyland," but with that title has come some unique laws and certifications to protect the integrity of the state's dairy industry.