LOCAL PEOPLE

Activists shaped Wisconsin’s past and are actively paving the way for its future. Here are the hometown heroes you need to know to be in tune with your state.

“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.”

Our president may not stand with Ukraine, but WE still can – and here’s a simple, but impactful way that supports an incredible Wisconsin business ⤵️ Christiana Gorchynsky Trapani, the owner of Door County Candle Company, is 100% Ukrainian. When Russia invaded the country many of her family members still call home, she started selling…

DID YOU KNOW? The driving force behind the US National Park Service spent the majority of his formative years in Wisconsin.

It’s unlikely anyone will ever top Chris Farley when it comes to the title of “Badgerland’s Funniest,” but quite a few Wisconsin women have made a name for themselves in America’s comedy scene.

Wisconsin students engage in hands-on learning, from running cafés to practicing CPR, ensuring they gain vital skills for future careers and community impact.

You know who supported “DEI” (diversity, equity, and inclusion) long before it was ever an acronym? Vince Lombardi.

Wisconsin seeks sponsors for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program to feed kids in need. School districts and nonprofits can apply by June 15 to help serve millions of meals.

The STEP program in Wisconsin equips 4th and 5th graders with emergency skills, empowering them to protect themselves, their families, and communities.

The Milwaukee native, Brewers icon, and radio voice of the team for 54 years was also a nationally-known TV commentator and comedic actor.