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Mar 2026 31

12 dog-friendly spots in Door County, from breweries to a beachfront inn

By Kristine Hansen | ANIMALS, EVERGREEN, Kristine Hansen

Hotels, restaurants, parks, and beaches welcome dog-friendly travelers to Door County.

With so many parks, beaches, outdoor cafes, and boutique hotels run by friendly people, it’s no wonder that Door County, Wisconsin, is as welcoming to dogs as it is to humans.

Mar 2026 30

14 celebrities who went to college in Wisconsin

By Holly Garcia | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Holly Garcia

Find out if you share an alma mater with one these 14 celebrities who attended college in Wisconsin.

From actors and athletes to authors and astronauts, many exceptional people spent their years in higher education at incredible colleges in Wisconsin.

Mar 2026 23

10 animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)

By Erin Yarnall | ANIMALS, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

Oh my! Lions, tigers, bears, and even more animals are rescued and can be seen at animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin.

Animal sanctuaries are non-profit facilities that are entirely focused on the well-being of animals, providing oftentimes lifetime care to animals that have been abused and neglected.

Mar 2026 19

7 of the best dog parks in Milwaukee (+ dog-friendly beer gardens!)

By Holly Garcia | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Holly Garcia

Get ready to go on an adventure and let your furry friends get their zoomies out at one of these fantastic dog parks in Milwaukee County.

If you’re as dog-obsessed as we are, you know how nice to is to be able to bring your dog along with you on your daily adventures.

Mar 2026 13

2026 Wisconsin wildflower season: What to know & where to go

By Erin Yarnall | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

Wildflowers are popping up all over Wisconsin, and there are plenty of places to spot them. Here’s what you should know.

Wisconsin is home to more than 1,400 species of wildflowers, and unlike other seasons in the state, wildflower season is lengthy.

Mar 2026 13

The biggest films all-time with Wisconsinites in prominent roles

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect | LOCAL PEOPLE, EVERGREEN, USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Kate Hudson may not be a native Milwaukeean, though she plays a real-life one well enough in "Song Sung Blue" that she's been nominated for Best Actress in the 98th Academy Awards, taking place March 15. The movie comes a couple of years after actors Willem Dafoe...

Mar 2026 9

Your guide to touring Lambeau Field, one of the NFL’s oldest & most iconic stadiums

By Erin Yarnall | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

Step inside one of the most iconic and historic stadiums in the NFL for a glimpse of where the Packers play.

One of the oldest franchises in the NFL, the Packers play at Lambeau Field, a storied stadium that has seen the team through seven decades.

Mar 2026 4

12 wonderful & women-owned businesses in Milwaukee

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL BUSINESS, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Discover Milwaukee’s top women-owned businesses, from an ice cream shop for dogs to a holistic wellness center.

Milwaukee is home to a vibrant community of women-owned businesses spanning industries like retail, food and beverage, and wellness, to name just a few.

Mar 2026 2

7 moments that defined Wisconsin’s labor movement

By Ellery Weil | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Ellery Weil

Wisconsin has been home to strong union advocates since the nineteenth century, but their path hasn’t always been easy.

From the industrial boom that hit Milwaukee in the nineteenth century to the rise of twenty-first-century labor activism, Wisconsin’s unions have had a long history, marked by triumphs and tragedies alike.

Mar 2026 2

11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

You may think you know all about the Badger State, but there are some facts about Wisconsin that are truly surprising, even to long-time Wisconsinites.

12 dog-friendly spots in Door County, from breweries to a beachfront inn

14 celebrities who went to college in Wisconsin

10 animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)

7 of the best dog parks in Milwaukee (+ dog-friendly beer gardens!)

2026 Wisconsin wildflower season: What to know & where to go

The biggest films all-time with Wisconsinites in prominent roles

Your guide to touring Lambeau Field, one of the NFL’s oldest & most iconic stadiums

12 wonderful & women-owned businesses in Milwaukee

7 moments that defined Wisconsin’s labor movement

11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin

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