COMMUNITY
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Delivering her baby at the side of the road: One Wisconsin mother’s story
It was a Wednesday night in August. With her toddler in bed, Dani Grey was watching a little TV with her husband, Matt. She was 38 weeks pregnant and had no reason to think she was about to go into labor. But at 11 p.m., contractions began—and quickly escalated to two minutes apart by 11:30…
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Tell Us Your Favorite Bakery in Wisconsin
From Eau Claire to Milwaukee, Green Bay to La Crosse, Wisconsin has some fantastic bakeries. Whether you’re going for kringle or cupcakes, we want to know: What’s the best Wisconsin bakery? Tell us in the form below, and we’ll announce the top choices soon! What part of Wisconsin do you live in? Northern Northeastern Southeastern…
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Count, create, speak: 3 ways Wisconsinites are helping missing and murdered Indigenous women
There is an alarming number of missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW) in the state. Wisconsin, like much of North America, is only beginning to tackle this silent crisis. To start, the state created a task force hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ). Its mission: addressing the rates of “abduction, homicide, violence, and…
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VIDEO: WI Thanksgiving outfit check
Looking for the perfect outfit to wear to a Wisconsin Thanksgiving? We’ve got you covered with this complete Thanksgiving outfit checklist that’s perfect for Wisconsinites.
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6 Madison-area streets with great small business shopping
Keep your dollars in your community by shopping locally on Small Business Saturday
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Save money on your power bill with these Black Friday energy-saving deals
Looking for deals on smart thermostats and energy-efficient appliances this Black Friday? These can help you save money on energy in the long run.
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14 local bakeries to get a good holiday pie in Wisconsin
Local places to get a good pie to take to Thanksgiving—or to gift to your neighbor!
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Hunting means big bucks. Here’s how it impacts Wisconsin’s economy.
Hunting is not only foundational to Wisconsin’s identity, but contributes $2.5 billion dollars to the state’s economy, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Once the tourists are gone, the locals and hunting keep me afloat,” said Mike Bilodeau who owns Rod and Gun Sport Shop, Chetek’s hunting and fishing staple since 1949.…
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VIDEO: 10 things you hear at a Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin
Badger State Thanksgivings are all about Wisconsin-related topics. Here’s what you can expect to talk about at a typical Wisconsin Thanksgiving.
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Why speeding penalties are significantly lower in Wisconsin than neighboring states
If a Wisconsin State Patrol officer catches a driver going 25+ mph over the speed limit, that person is hit with a citation. In Illinois, that’s a crime and could include jail time.
