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Wisconsin hockey blocks out noise as it prepares for Frozen Four, Las Vegas
1+ day, 17+ min ago (755+ words) Wisconsin's Luke Osburn loses his footing during the first period of a 7-2 loss to No. 8 Penn State Friday Jan. 23 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (USA Today via Reuters Connect) MADISON " The Wisconsin men's hockey team is heading to…...
8 Wisconsin music festivals you won’t want to miss
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (546+ words) Whether you're into rock, country, pop, or anything in between, there's a music festival for you." From Summerfest to Country Thunder, Wisconsinites can find their perfect match for live music this summer. Here's some of the Wisconsin music festivals to…...
Support these pay-what-you-can cafes in Milawaukee
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1050+ words) The Lunchbox Cafe, which is located in the Madison Children's Museum, opened in 2021 after the museum renovated the pay-what-you-can cafe while it was shut down during the pandemic. (Madison Children's Museum) There are two things listed on the menus of…...
Before Hollywood, these celebrities attended college in WI
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (662+ words) Willem Dafoe is one of many well-known celebrities who attended Wisconsin colleges. (Andrea Raffin/Shutterstock) Between technical colleges, private institutions, and'the University of Wisconsin system, we have 85 collegiate connections throughout the state, so it's no wonder that there are more…...
Christian Yelich's dramatic pinch-hit home run sends Brewers to opening sweep
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (1129+ words) Christian Yelich (22) hits a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at American Family Field, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-7 comeback win. His blast was part of a six-run inning for the Brewers. (USA…...
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith starts music program in Milwaukee
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (788+ words) Chad Smith teaches a student at a Long and McQuade classroom during a "Substitute Teacher" partnership with online drumming education platform Drumeo in early 2026. (USA Today via Reuters Connect) Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support…...
What to know before Milwaukee Brewers’ Opening Day
1+ week, 1+ day ago (495+ words) Jul 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate a walk-off single by center fielder Jackson Chourio during the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers kick off their…...
10 animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin and the animals they help
1+ week, 4+ day ago (811+ words) Sol Criations Farm Sanctuary is not open to the public, but it offers private tours and retreats on its premises. (Sol Criations Farm Sanctuary) Location:W7593 Town Hall Road, Sharon For more than five decades, the team atValley of the Kings…...
Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 16-22)
2+ week, 3+ day ago (368+ words) "Golden Hour on the upper Yahara River at Cherokee Marsh, the day after the ice went out." (Credit Sheila L.) Now, onto your Badger State Buzz: New Dublin Parade and Irish Fest, New London (March 16-21) This weeklong Irish-themed celebration kicks off…...
Where to see Wisconsin's wonderful wildflowers
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1043+ words) The Schmeeckle Reserve in Stevens Point contains part of the Green Circle Trail, a 31-mile trail that is ideal for looking at wildflowers. (Travel Wisconsin) As the weather warms and winter changes into spring, it's not just Wisconsinites that are…...