Culture
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How much does your commute cost you?
Five years after COVID sent workers around the world packing, companies big and small are tightening their return-to-office policies. As a result, employees used to working from home are now scrambling to once again carve out time in their day to commute. But what’s the actual cost for those who find themselves trapped in traffic…
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The stories behind 5 of Wisconsin’s quirkiest high school mascots
Anyone can be in Eagle. But only in Wisconsin will you find these high school nicknames.
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23 Wisconsin sayings
Have you ever visited the great state of Wisconsin and wondered what in the world people were saying? Read on for common Wisconsin sayings and what they mean.
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Celebrate Wisconsinbly: A guide to the state’s weird alcohol laws
Every year, dozens of Wisconsin cities land on lists of the drunkest cities in America. Like it or not, drinking has become a big part of Badger State culture. And, for that reason, we have some hyper-specific, rather unusual alcohol laws on the books!
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All Things Amish: A guide to Wisconsin’s Amish communities
When you think “Amish”–most people think of Pennsylvania, Ohio, or Indiana. But did you know that Wisconsin has the fourth-highest Amish population in America?
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Green Bay Goes Hollywood: Inside the new movie, ‘Green and Gold’
Heard about the new movie “Green and Gold”? The film tells the story of a fourth-generation dairy farmer who bets everything he has on the 1993 Packers winning the Super Bowl.
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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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Eight ideas for Milwaukee’s inevitable lookalike contest
“Lookalike contests” are all the rage on social media. Milwaukee is overdue for one of these contests – and here are eight local figures who could fit the bill.
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7 books by Wisconsin authors we’re loving this winter
‘Tis the season for sharing good stories—and these seven books, all published by Wisconsin authors in 2024, make the perfect gift for readers of all ages!
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Why is margarine banned at Wisconsin restaurants?
Wisconsin is governed by several strange laws, but possibly none more niche that State Law Sec. 97.18(4) which says, “The serving of colored oleomargarine or margarine at a public eating place as a substitute for table butter is prohibited unless it is ordered by the customer.” Simply put, it’s illegal for a Wisconsin restaurant to…
