Author: Erin Yarnall
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11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin
You may think you know all about the Badger State, but there are some facts about Wisconsin that are truly surprising, even to long-time Wisconsinites.
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Wisconsin’s Maple Syrup Trail: Sugar shacks where you can get Wisconsin-made maple syrup
You don’t need to travel to Canada to get maple syrup from the source; peruse the options from Wisconsin’s sugar shacks.
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Wisconsin’s best spring & summer festival preview
Throughout the spring and summer, festivals in Wisconsin are for everyone: from film buffs to classic car aficionados, and anyone who likes to eat delicious food.
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Meet Jimmy, Wisconsin’s own weather-predicting groundhog
Move over, Punxsatawney Phil. Sun Prairie is home to its own weather-predicting groundhog and unique Groundhog Day traditions.
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10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites
From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.
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9 WI orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking and slavery seem like faraway problems, but they can happen in Wisconsin. Fortunately, these organizations find local solutions.
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Wisconsin’s 10 most heartwarming news stories of 2025
The news isn’t always bad: There were plenty of heartwarming stories across the state throughout the year.
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The Eagle River Ice Castle: A 92-year-old winter tradition
Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.
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8 ordinary Wisconsinites who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
These eight Wisconsinites went above and beyond to spread kindness in their communities this year.
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I ran the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon—here’s what it was really like
The City of Brotherly Love showed its love to runners during the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon. Here’s what it was really like.