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Banned Book Reading List: 10 titles to read, or re-read, this spring
As Republicans continue to challenge the books on shelves at local libraries, neighborhood schools, and small booksellers, we asked three local bookstore owners – from Menomonie, Spooner, and Wausau – to share their favorite banned or challenged books and why you should read them.
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This Wisconsin woman struggled with her own mental health for decades. Now, her ‘little hearts’ project has gone global.
“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.”
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Wisconsin is a top producer of these 9 foods
Wisconsin farmers rank very high in the nation for producing these nine foods, from cranberries to canning beets.
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15 fun things to do around American Family Field
The Brewers season is finally here, so it’s time to plan fun outings for before (or after) a game at American Family Field.
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The best bookstore you’ve never heard of: Republic of Letters in Mineral Point
Keith and Leslie Damaso have loved reading their whole lives, but their hometown of Mineral Point no longer had a bookstore… so they decided to open one.
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Stop & smell the roses at these 5 Wisconsin flower festivals
From Festival of Spring to Bayfield in Bloom, these five flower festivals in Wisconsin are sure to brighten up your 2025. Check them out here.
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Daylight saving time: Wisconsin’s reminder for emergency preparedness
As daylight saving begins, Wisconsin emphasizes emergency preparedness, urging residents to update plans and kits for severe weather and unexpected events.
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4 “must-try” cheeses, according to Wisconsin’s “Cheese Masters”
If you’re only going to try FOUR new cheeses in your lifetime, let it be these! They all boast the Master’s Mark, and come recommended by Wisconsin’s “Masters.”
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A Door County company started selling candles for Ukraine. They raised $1+ million!
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…
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The founder of the US National Park Service grew up in Wisconsin
DID YOU KNOW? The driving force behind the US National Park Service spent the majority of his formative years in Wisconsin.
