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Remember when Wisconsin Police used to carry around Brewers’ trading cards in the ‘80s?! They’re back! The concept is designed — both then & now — to connect officers with kids. It first launched ...
It’s not just you. Wisconsin ice cream really does taste better, and there’s a scientific reason why. In 1890, UW-Madison agricultural chemistry professor Stephen Babcock developed the Babcock test ...
As born & bred Wisconsinites, we should be able to answer even the hardest questions… right? Let’s find out. More than 50,000 immigrants living in Wisconsin are currently eligible for US citizenship — ...
Ever seen Wisconsin from the top of the shortest, steepest railroad in the world?! It’s just across the Mississippi River in Dubuque! The Fenelon Place Elevator — also known as the Fourth Street ...
In Wisconsin, Friday fish fries are where it’s at. It’s an event. A ritual. A sacred, deep-fried tradition. And in Madison, the fish fries are as competitive as the Packers–Bears rivalry and nearly as ...
They call him the “unofficial burn unit barber.” UW Health’s Luke Markus is one of the incredible Wisconsin nurses who takes on tasks outside of his job description just to make his patients smile.
DID YOU KNOW ⚾️ Bernie, the Brewers’ beloved mascot, is based on a real person? It all started in June of 1970, when the Brewers–still a new team at the time–were having trouble filling Milwaukee ...
You haven’t truly lived in Wisconsin until you’ve burned the roof of your mouth on a molten cheese curd and, while it burned into your palate, whispered, “worth it.” There’s a lot Madison is known for ...
Whoever says you have to drive to Chicago for amazing food doesn’t get it. The restaurants right here in Madison have plenty to offer if you know where to go. Whether you’re a Wisconsinite born and ...
The readers of Up North News have spoken. The votes are in and Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream has been noted as the Best Ice Cream Winner in Madison. The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company dates back to ...
When you think of Wisconsin, you might immediately think of cheese. To be fair, Wisconsin is one of the leading dairy producers in the US, so it’s not too farfetched to associate Wisconsin with cheese ...
There’s just something magical about a cold beer in a city that really knows how to brew it — whether it’s the golden bubbles of a farmhouse ale or the bold, chocolatey warmth of a winter porter. So ...