Category: History
Remembering German POW Camps in America’s Dairyland
Did you know? German POW camps during World War II were established across various locations in...
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Milwaukee Brewers’ History: Playoff Results 1981-Present
The Milwaukee Brewers have made the playoffs 10 times in their 55 year history. 1981 Lost ALDS vs....
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Waukesha Water, Once a World Wonder
A century before people paid for water with labels like Evian, Dasani and Aquafina, consumers from...
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Omro’s Cole Watchtower – A Unique Peek into Wisconsin’s Fur Farming Past
Nestled in the quaint town of Omro, Wisconsin, stands the Cole Watchtower, a sentinel of a bygone...
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Remembering Wausau, Wisconsin’s Own, Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch
Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch was an iconic figure in American football, known for his...
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Navigating the Depths of History: The Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc
Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc stands as a...
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Quick look at the long history of Wisconsin’s Briggs & Stratton
The Legacy of Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a name synonymous with...
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5 fast facts about Cedarburg
Recently, CNN ran a feature about voter attitudes in the City of Cedarburg. While they offered...
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Breese Stevens, a gem in the heart of Madison
Breese Stevens Municipal Athletic Field, situated in Madison, Wisconsin, is a versatile stadium...
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The wrestler that made Milwaukee famous: The Crusher
He was one of the main reasons to watch All Star Wrestling in the 70s. The show boasted...
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Hank and Willie: There’s no debate, these two icons now belong to the ages
Wisconsin sports legend Hank Aaron and San Francisco and New York icon Willie Mays were two of the...
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Juneteenth and Wisconsin
Juneteenth is a significant holiday that commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the American...
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