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This Badger alum opened a school halfway around the world
We hear a lot of complaints about Wisconsin schools, students, and the challenges they face, but this story should help put into perspective just how lucky we are.
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VIDEO: WHAT IS…A Wisconsin Port-A-Potty Company?
WHAT IS… A Wisconsin port-a-potty company? A local business had a few seconds of fame yesterday, as the answer to a Jeopardy question! Video credit:Jim Mattson @upnorthnews ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews
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Nice Slice! The best pizza in 10 Wisconsin cities
We set out to find the best ‘za in the state’s 10 biggest cities–using Yelp reviews to lead the way, while filtering out chain restaurants, as well as any spots with less than 100 total reviews.
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5 things you didn’t know were invented in Wisconsin
When you think ‘Wisconsin,’ most people think of beer, brats, and Badgers. But, you should add three other B’s to that list: blenders, burgers, and bone marrow transplants!
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VIDEO: Get to Know A Governor: One-on-One with Gov. Tony Evers
ROAD TRIP RECOMMENDATION – You’d expect a governor to be a little coy about talking up one Wisconsin town over all the others, right? But Gov. Tony Evers didn’t miss a beat when we asked him to name an underrated road trip destination—and he went about as “up north” as it gets! We talked about…
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The best northwestern Wisconsin trails for winter hiking, biking, and skiing
Trails, parks, and forests perfect for wintertime hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing abound in and near La Crosse and Eau Claire
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Navigating the new FAFSA? Here’s what you need to know.
The new FAFSA form has been released. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
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Wisconsin’s 5 most romantic restaurants
Last year, Yelp turned heads, and even caught late night host Seth Meyer’s attention, when it gave a restaurant named “Grampa’s” the title of Wisconsin’s most romantic restaurant. Here are a few others to add to your bucket list:
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Host families needed in Wisconsin: How you can bring culture to your doorstep
By opening your home to an international exchange student, you’ll provide a unique experience for your family as well as the student. Are you an empty nester who misses having a child at home? Do you want to share the Wisconsin lifestyle by taking a student to a Packer game and later explaining to them…
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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.
