Wisconsin
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Your guide to Wisconsin’s springtime celestial events
As winter bids a frosty farewell and spring tiptoes into the Badger State, Wisconsin’s night skies are about to get lit — and not just by the occasional firefly. Prepare to crane your necks and feast your eyes on a…
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March Madness: 10 sports bars locals love in Milwaukee & Madison
Whether you’re looking for a basket (pun intended) of freshly fried chicken tenders to savor while watching the season’s biggest basketball games or simply want to feel a sense of community while enjoying your favorite sport, you can always rely…
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St. Patrick’s Day in Milwaukee: Where to eat, drink, and be merry
You don’t even need the “luck of the Irish” to score a Reuben, Guinness, or other Irish foods and drinks in Milwaukee around St. Patrick’s Day. The city has long hosted Irish pubs and restaurants open year-round, not to mention…
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Milwaukee’s pie trail: Where to indulge on National Pi Day
March 14 is Pi Day — an annual celebration rooted in a riff on the mathematical π, which translates to 3.14, as these are its first three numerals. Credit for this commemoration each March goes to the late Larry Shaw,…
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WI towns to transform old motels and schools into affordable housing
Several Wisconsin communities — including Ladysmith, Rhinelander, and Elkhart Lake — are addressing their workforce housing needs with new revitalization projects. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp (WEDC) has awarded grants to support the conversion of old buildings like schools and…
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Sculptor reveals the meaning behind Eau Claire’s big swan made of trash
Twenty-one years ago, Steve Bateman created a swan-shaped sculpture out of a surprising medium: trash. Born out of a Minnesota State Fair competition sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Adopt-a-River program, he liked it so much that he…
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Milwaukee thrift stores that have been around forever
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Mild Winter Triggers Financial Support for Wisconsin Businesses
Businesses in Wisconsin that experienced losses due to this year’s unusually mild winter may now be eligible for federal disaster loans. Governor Tony Evers and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has confirmed that…
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The famous residents of Milwaukee’s oldest cemetery
A visit to a cemetery can be a somber occasion, but it can also be an opportunity to learn about history — especially in an old graveyard like Milwaukee’s Calvary Cemetery. First consecrated in 1857, the cemetery is the city’s…
