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Five Fast Facts About Wisconsin's Ports

Wisconsin's shoreline is a working shoreline. Here are five fast facts about the ports that move cargo and people, now and long ago.

Five Fast Facts: Dr. Evermor’s Forevertron

Along Highway 12 in Sauk County, just south of Baraboo, sits one of Wisconsin’s most unexpected roadside attractions: a 300-ton sci-fi sculpture built…

5 Fast Facts: Why is deer hunting in the fall?

As nature dons its resplendent fall attire, Wisconsin’s hunters pack their blaze orange (or in some cases high visibility pink) and eagerly await Deer Camp.…

Five Fast Facts About The Milwaukee Road

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Five Fast Facts About Wisconsin’s Path to Statehood

On May 29, 1848, we became the 30th state to join the Union. Here are five fast facts about Wisconsin becoming a state, including its failed attempts,…

Five Fast Facts About Black River Falls

In the heart of mostly rural Jackson County, Black River Falls is a small city with a surprisingly big story. It’s a place where Native American heritage,…

Five Fast Facts about UW Coach Mark Johnson

On March 23, 2025, the University of Wisconsin Women’s Hockey team won their eighth national championship. All of them have occurred under the guidance of…

Five Fast Facts about charming Bay View

Bay View is a neighborhood located in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was originally an independent village until it was annexed by the city of…

Five Fast Facts About: Bon Iver

5 fast facts about Cedarburg

Last year, CNN ran a feature about voter attitudes in the City of Cedarburg. While they offered some scenic shots of the landscape and architecture, and…

5 Fast Facts About Sheboygan

Five Fast Facts to Fire Up Your Sheboygan Adventure Freshwater Surfing: Lovingly nicknamed the “Malibu of the Midwest,” Sheboygan gets enough wind and wave…

5 Fast Facts: Wisconsin in the Civil War

1. Wisconsin’s Fighting Spirit: Wisconsin had a strong presence in the Civil War. Our state contributed 91,000 men to the Union Army. This was more than 11%…

Five Fast Facts About Our Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest spans over 1.5 million acres in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, managed by the USDA Forest Service for a variety of purposes…

Five fast facts about: Fort Howard

Five fast facts about: Milorganite

5. Once treated, the resulting sludge is dried and pelletized, transforming it into the granular Milorganite fertilizer. The drying process involves removing…

Five fast facts about the Settlement Cookbook

Beyond recipes, the book also included information on childcare, home economics, nutrition, and entertaining. It addressed topics ranging from budgeting and…

Five Fast Facts About Wisconsin Cranberries

Industry facts from the University of Wisconsin Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Warrens Cranberry Festival 30 wonderful cranberry recipes CLICK…

Five Fast Facts About: Villa Louis

Official site, maintained by the Wisconsin Historical Society Plan ahead, tours begin again in May The Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce CLICK TO…

Five Fast Facts About Woodman’s

[Editors’ note: this article was published by Dairyland Sentinel, it is not a paid advertisement nor an endorsement. We celebrate Wisconsin’s heritage,…

5 Fast Facts About: Lands’ End

1. Founded in 1963: Lands’ End started as an independent company founded by Gary Comer in 1963. It remained under Comer’s ownership until 1986 when he took…