Wisconsin
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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…
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The fascinating stories behind 7 of Wisconsin’s ghost towns
Wisconsin has plenty of bustling cities and thriving suburban neighborhoods, but there are also a bunch of abandoned settlements and forgotten towns scattered throughout the Badger State. Wisconsin is home to hundreds of ghost towns — once-prosperous settlements that were…
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How Wisconsin’s 7 billionaire’s made their fortunes
Wisconsinites are no strangers to hard work. From the legacy of ferociously cold winters, the industrial booms that have shaped some of the state’s largest cities, and even the intellectual power of top Wisconsin universities, Wisconsinites don’t hesitate to roll…
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11 places to stop during your trip along the gorgeous Great River Road
There are few vacations as freeing and exciting as a road trip — it’s the dream of many people to hit the open road, creating your own itinerary. But you don’t need to travel across the entire country to experience…
