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Why Dwyane Wade started one of America’s best summer reading programs in Wisconsin
Marquette University has one of the country’s BEST summer reading programs — and it’s all thanks to alum Dwyane Wade, who famously missed his entire freshman season because of low grades! The Hartman Center’s Tragil Wade-Johnson Summer Reading Program, launched in 2015, places students into small groups of three to five based on their reading…
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From Cobb to Coach of the Year: Wisconsin’s Greg Gard is the ultimate underdog
Wisconsin’s Greg Gard has one of the BEST underdog stories in college sports: 🚜 He grew up on a hog farm in the tiny town of Cobb, Wisconsin (population: 480). 🏀 He met future Hall of Fame coach Bo Ryan at an 8th grade basketball camp. ❤️ When his own athletic career wasn’t panning out,…
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A Love Letter to Wisconsin’s Independent Bookstores
As Republicans double down on book bans and cuts to liberal arts programs, a local author reminds us how lucky we are to live in Wisconsin — where books are aplenty!
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In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.
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9 Wisconsin activists you should know about
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.
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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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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.
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4 funny ladies with Wisconsin roots
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.
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Wisconsin high schools thrive with Career and Technical Education
Wisconsin students engage in hands-on learning, from running cafés to practicing CPR, ensuring they gain vital skills for future careers and community impact.
