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These Wisconsin vets started a BBQ business in their basement. Now, they’re national.
Three years ago, Marine veteran Greg Fischer and current Navy reservist Ben Kreple launched Burn Pit BBQ from the basement of Fischer’s home in Racine, thanks to a grant from the Veteran Business Outreach Center. “We started with just six boxes of our first products, and then went up to a couple pallets,” Fischer told…
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Former reporter leaves local news to share the stories you don’t see on TV
I could tell Jamie Perez was special the moment she walked into the WISC’s newsroom. It wasn’t her size (less than 5 feet) or the way she dressed (cute, yet comfy.) It wasn’t her long list of solid story pitches, or her ability to shoot, write, edit, and report every story entirely on her own. It…
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3 ways to make new friends at any age
“Wanna be friends?” Ahhhh…things were so easy when lifelong friendships were launched with one simple question on the playground. While making friends as an adult can appear daunting, it’s easier than you think! Especially thanks to new technology. First, if you’re looking for new friends, you’re not alone. Half of all Americans have three or…
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The do’s & don’ts of cheese pairing, from a Wisconsin expert
The only official rule of cheese pairing is that there are no rules. Your taste buds are your best guide, and even the most unlikely pairings will delight some cheese lovers. That said, we consulted Wisconsin Cheese expert Jeanette Hurt for some basic guidelines to help when indecision strikes. DO- Start small. Hurt recommends beginning…
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Bye, online shopping! 6 things you can buy from southern Wisconsin small businesses instead
Buy these common items in-person next time—and help your local Southern Wisconsin economy. Here’s where to do it.
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Jewish Wisconsinites react to the concerning rise in antisemitic attacks
While there haven’t been any major incidents in the state, the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas has created a hostile environment in the Badger State–and a dangerous one across the US. “We always have a police presence at any sort of gathering,” Rabbi Brian Serle, who leads Congregation Sons of Abraham,…
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Should Daylight Saving Time get the boot? Our followers have mixed opinions.
Time to set your clocks back an hour—Daylight Saving ends this weekend! There’s a growing push from states to end the twice-a-year “spring forward, fall back” ritual, and while Wisconsin lawmakers haven’t written their own legislation to push clocks forward permanently yet, locals certainly have a lot of thoughts. Here’s what our followers are saying…
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How Shaka Smart turned Marquette into a basketball powerhouse in two short years
Head Coach Shaka Smart is about to begin his third season leading Marquette and 15th overall, and the 44-year-old Madison native has already netted an impressive scorecard of his own. Smart owns an overall record of 291-155 (.652) and has guided nine teams to the NCAA tournament. At VCU, he posted a record of 163-56…
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VIDEO: Quintessential Halloween moments in WI
UpNorthNews Correspondent Dalton Hessel breaks down some of the most common things you’ll run into when trick-or-treating in Wisconsin. Here’s what you’ll hear during a WI Halloween.
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VIDEO: Milwaukee County Zoo gets into the Halloween spirit
Animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo got in the Halloween spirit. See how the Milwaukee County Zoo animals embraced the Halloween spirit.
