Category: History
Wisconsin Catholics React to Election of Pope Leo XIV
May 8, 2025 We have an American Pope. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago in 1955 is...
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The Green Bay Packers’ Draft Legacy: Hits and Misses That Shaped a Franchise
For a team with as storied a history as the Green Bay Packers, the NFL Draft has been both a...
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Did you know, this week marks the second time the NFL Draft was held in Wisconsin?
The 2025 NFL Draft, set for April 24-26 at Lambeau Field and Titletown in Green Bay, actually...
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Remember When Good Friday Was a Paid Half Day Off for State Workers?
For decades, Wisconsin state employees enjoyed a partial holiday on Good Friday, with state...
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Wisconsin’s Bounty: A Look at Our State’s Diverse Crops
Wisconsin’s rolling fields and fertile soils have long fueled an agricultural legacy that...
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The Grand Oshkosh: Wisconsin’s Gem Since 1883
Tucked into the heart of downtown Oshkosh, The Grand Oshkosh—once called the Grand Opera...
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World’s Largest Trivia Contest Returns to Stevens Point for 55th Year
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s student-run radio station, 90FM WWSP, is gearing up...
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Wisconsin’s Rich Irish Heritage
The history of the Irish in Wisconsin is intertwined with the state’s development and...
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Five Fast Facts about charming Bay View
Bay View is a neighborhood located in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was originally an...
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Origin and History of the Wisconsin Fish Fry Tradition
Roots The Wisconsin fish fry is a beloved tradition with deep historical and cultural roots,...
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Paczki: Wisconsin’s Fat Tuesday Obsession Explained
If you’ve ever stepped into a Wisconsin bakery in early March, you’ve likely caught the scent of...
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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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Joshua Glover: A Fight for Freedom and a Catalyst for Change
Joshua Glover’s story is a gritty testament to individual strength and collective defiance, a...
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Milwaukee Brewers unveil Uecker jersey patch for 2025 season
Today, the Milwaukee Brewers unveiled a Bob Uecker jersey patch, honoring the universally beloved...
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