History

One Wisconsin Christmas story that stands out is an early 20th Century shipwreck that serves as a reminder of the often-dangerous conditions faced by those who have plied the Great Lakes' waters.
Indigenous languages are endangered in Wisconsin, but efforts to preserve and stabilize them has increased among Native American nations and tribes. Margaret Noodin, director of the Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Eduction at UW-Milwaukee, explains what these efforts look like.
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Lutefisk is a Scandinavian delicacy. It's a polarizing dish; some people grow up loving it, while others despise it.
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When she was 19 years old, Katherine Denomie's mother first taught her how to make frybread.
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White corn has long played a central role in the traditions of the Oneida Nation.
Richland County, located in southwestern Wisconsin, has voted for the winning gubernatorial candidate since the 1990s.
The Wisconsin Legislature has used last-minute maneuvers to anonymously move major budget and policy changes into law while minimizing opportunity for public input. Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism managing editor Dee Hall explains how these processes work.
Seasonal workers who traveled from Mexico, and Texas-born people of Mexican descent, known as Tejanos, became a crucial part of Wisconsin's agricultural workforce during and after World War II.
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On Madison's near east side, the final weekend in July is rung in with bouzouki music and baklava-fueled joy.
The Fox River Locks are all operated by hand, and with a simple understanding of physics.