Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.
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The 10 best places to order pumpkin pie in Wisconsin
DID YOU KNOW? Wisconsin ranks 13th among states that produce the most pumpkins. Our neighbors in Illinois grow the most–responsible for nearly 40% of America’s supply. RELATED: These states grow the most pumpkins & other fall fun facts Whether they’re grown here or there, a plentiful supply of local pumpkins means plenty of slices of…
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We tried Wisconsin’s best booyah (& 6 more great spots to grab a bowl!)
Don’t call it soup—it’s booyah, a comforting dish lovingly labeled “Northeastern Wisconsin’s best-kept secret.” “Booyah” got its name when people kept mispronouncing the word “bouillon” or broth. Legend has it, booyah started in Belgium and was brought to Wisconsin in the 1800s as a way for farmers to use up leftovers from their fall produce.…
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Wisconsin meteorologists use their platform to warn about the dangers of climate change
Meteorologist Bob Lindmeier has been forecasting Wisconsin’s weather for more than 40 years, so he’s no stranger to change. He was part of the team that created the first television weather graphics in the ‘80s and has seen his share of both technological improvements and overall temperature increases. The latter compelled him to do something…
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Wisconsin’s shaky history with earthquakes
It’s still hurricane season down south–a time of year we’re reminded how lucky we are to live in Wisconsin. Or are we? While a hurricane has never, and will most likely never, hit Wisconsin, that doesn’t mean we can’t feel the effects. According to WTMJ meteorologist Brian Nizansky, hurricanes that make landfall along the Gulf…
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The newest Wisconsin additions to the National Register of Historic Places
Ever wondered how houses and businesses get on the National Register of Historic Places? Founded in 1966, the list helps preserve America’s history and maintain associations to our past. All places on the list must be at least 50 years old, retain “historic integrity” (meaning it hasn’t been overly renovated), and follow one of these…
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We found Wisconsin’s best cheese curds across 7 categories
Sunday is National Cheese Curd Day, and here in Wisconsin, where to find the state’s best curds is a hot debate. Fresh, flavored, or frozen? That question alone can divide families. But first, let’s start with the facts: Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state and more than most countries, too. In fact, if America’s…
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Wisconsin when it’s warm, Arizona when it’s cool: The life of a snowbird
Marlene Adler is a Badger through and through. But after raising her four kids and enduring 65 Wisconsin winters, she and her husband, Jim, decided it was time for a change. They sold their Waunakee home, bought a motorhome, and have been living the snowbird lifestyle ever since. For those unfamiliar, “snowbird” is a term used…
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Yes, do go chasing waterfalls—at least the ones you’ll find on this Wisconsin list
The rivers and the lakes that you’re used to might not have the wow factor of these little bits of natural horsepower.
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This Website Will Help You Pronounce Wisconsin’s Tongue-Twisting Towns
There’s no scientific way to prove Wisconsin has more hard-to-pronounce city names than your average state, but considering that we have an entire website devoted to correct pronunciation, we’d argue that’s probably the case! 20 years ago, Wisconsin native Jackie Johnson was working in local news when she ran into a problem: “If I didn’t…
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4 Wisconsin Libraries to ‘Check Out’ This Fall
October is National Book Month–the perfect time to celebrate the state’s best libraries! We compiled a list of four Wisconsin libraries, known for their books, their backstories, and their beauty.
