LOCAL CULTURE
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Inside the Madison store where DVDs still reign supreme
At its peak, Blockbuster had more than 9,000 stores worldwide, including about 100 here in Wisconsin. That was 20 years ago. Just five years later, in 2019, most of those stores closed. But everything comes back eventually… right?
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Picking the perfect Christmas tree (and tricks to keep it alive!)
Wisconsin is home to nearly 1,400 Christmas tree farms and 36,000 acres of trees! “Wisconsin is one of the biggest producers of Christmas trees in the US,” said Sarah Scharlau of Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound. “They promote family traditions and family bonding.” Choosing the right tree “Your firs are going to be…
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How where you’re from influences who you are
Does where you live have any impact on what kind of personality you have? Science says yes, and these maps show how. Here’s what they reveal about Wisconsin…
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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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3 ways to make new friends at any age
“Wanna be friends?” Ahhhh…things were so easy when lifelong friendships were launched with one simple question on the playground. While making friends as an adult can appear daunting, it’s easier than you think! Especially thanks to new technology. First, if you’re looking for new friends, you’re not alone. Half of all Americans have three or…
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As Seen on TV: 5 Wisconsin startups featured on Shark Tank
Word on the street: Mr. Wonderful really is more wonderful than he appears on ABC’s long-running “Shark Tank.” At least that’s what the founders of Milwaukee-based American Ghost Walks said after their recent stint on the show, where entrepreneurs pitch their business to a panel of ultra-rich venture capitalists. MORE: What’s it like to be…
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10 Wisconsin Small Towns and the Random Reason They’re World-Famous
Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland–the top cheese-producing state in the country. But many of our smallest towns hold special titles of their own, like Bear Creek, home of the World’s Largest Sauerkraut Plant, or Waunakee, “The Only Waunakee in the World.” Here are 10 Wisconsin towns and the random reason they’re world-famous: Bear Creek Home of…
