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Wisconsin’s oldest gay bar has closed
This Is It, the oldest LGBTQ+ bar in Wisconsin, has closed its doors for good. Here’s why the business couldn’t survive.
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Banned Book Reading List: 10 titles to read, or re-read, this spring
As Republicans continue to challenge the books on shelves at local libraries, neighborhood schools, and small booksellers, we asked three local bookstore owners – from Menomonie, Spooner, and Wausau – to share their favorite banned or challenged books and why you should read them.
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The real reason Trump made English our official language
While it may seem like common sense – 80% of Americans speak only English at home – Trump’s decision will do lasting damage.
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This Wisconsin woman struggled with her own mental health for decades. Now, her ‘little hearts’ project has gone global.
“Our mission statement is simple. Preventing suicide one heart at a time. The hope is that, by spreading kindness, we can reduce suicides and open up the conversation around mental health.”
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A job training program for Wisconsin farmers is in jeopardy
Trump’s funding freeze could cripple the organization within weeks—resulting in the loss of jobs and farming opportunities across rural Wisconsin.
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Eau Claire City Council president is considering run for Congress, as a two-time former candidate also jumps in
Emily Berge may want to tap into anger that US Rep. Derrick Van Orden is ignoring the Chippewa Valley, while 2024 nominee Rebecca Cooke is also announcing a third effort in the 3rd District.
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Wisconsin is a top producer of these 9 foods
Wisconsin farmers rank very high in the nation for producing these nine foods, from cranberries to canning beets.
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15 fun things to do around American Family Field
The Brewers season is finally here, so it’s time to plan fun outings for before (or after) a game at American Family Field.
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The best bookstore you’ve never heard of: Republic of Letters in Mineral Point
Keith and Leslie Damaso have loved reading their whole lives, but their hometown of Mineral Point no longer had a bookstore… so they decided to open one.
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Stop & smell the roses at these 5 Wisconsin flower festivals
From Festival of Spring to Bayfield in Bloom, these five flower festivals in Wisconsin are sure to brighten up your 2025. Check them out here.
