LOCAL HISTORY
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3 things you (probably) don’t know about Harley-Davidson
Start your engines – Harley-Davidson Homecoming is back! But before the bikes roll in, here are some things you likely don’t know about the Wisconsin-based brand.
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Exploring 7 of the oldest libraries in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a storied history with libraries, stretching back more than 150 years. Learn about seven of the state’s oldest libraries here.
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The 8 most convincing UFO sightings in Wisconsin history
From flying saucers to aliens making pancakes, here are eight of the most convincing (but probably false) UFO sightings in Wisconsin.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
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Step aside, cheese! Wisconsin ginseng is shattering records
Most people know Wisconsin for its cheese–we are the Dairy State, after all. And while we produce 26% of America’s cheese (the most of any state), we’re also the number one producer of another hot commodity…
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The story behind Eau Claire’s giant swan made of trash
Twenty-one years ago, Steve Bateman created a swan-shaped sculpture out of a surprising medium: trash.
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The fascinating stories behind 7 Wisconsin ghost towns
Keep reading to discover Wisconsin’s most interesting ghost towns and learn more about the stories behind their initial success and eventual downfall.
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6 old buildings near La Crosse/Eau Claire and their backstories
Immerse yourself in more than a century of Wisconsin history at these historical sites.
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Which movies were filmed in Wisconsin?
The magic of Hollywood is that oftentimes movies aren’t filmed anywhere near where they purport to be taking place. With that in mind, Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in Wisconsin.
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True stories behind 12 of Wisconsin’s coolest lighthouses
These Wisconsin lighthouses are the keepers of stories about paranormal encounters, tragic love lives, and disastrous shipwrecks.
