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Founded 1901

Royal Purple

Founded 1901

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Journalist Tim Vetscher

When people die, openness matters

Your Right To Know, Contributor May 4, 2025

In any community, the role of the medical examiner is vital. Medical examiners — or coroners, in the nearly half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties that have them as an alternative — determine the...

Wisconsin courses offer a golfer's dream

Wisconsin courses offer a golfer’s dream

Discover Wisconsin, Contributor May 4, 2025

Wisconsin has solidified itself as one of the premier golf destinations in the country, with championship-caliber courses that attract players from all over the world. Whether you're a casual golfer...

Student homelessness at a new high

Student homelessness at a new high

Fiscal Facts, Contributor April 27, 2025

The reported number of homeless students hit a high mark in Wisconsin’s public schools in the 2023-24 academic year, likely due to both an increase in family homelessness and improved identification...

Cabin Fever? Take a Hike!

Cabin Fever? Take a Hike!

Discover Wisconsin, Contributor April 27, 2025

As the snow melts, Wisconsinites are eager to get back to their outdoor activities. From scenic lake loops to rugged trails, here are some of the best hikes to embrace Wisconsin’s springtime charm. Oconomowoc...

Spring into Serenity: Top 3 April Paddling Spots in Wisconsin

Spring into Serenity: Top 3 April Paddling Spots in Wisconsin

Discover Wisconsin, Contributor April 20, 2025

As the budding begins, new opportunities arise—like peaceful paddles in Wisconsin! Home to two Great Lakes, 66 state parks, and more than 12,600 rivers and streams, Wisconsin is a paddler’s paradise....

Turbulence for Wisconsin’s Export Economy

Turbulence for Wisconsin’s Export Economy

Fiscal Facts, Contributor April 20, 2025

Manufacturing and agriculture play an outsized role in Wisconsin’s economy, making exports essential. Yet since the mid-2010s, the value of those exports has fallen both statewide and in the Milwaukee...

Shop 'Til You Drop: Sidewalk Sales Across the State

Shop ‘Til You Drop: Sidewalk Sales Across the State

Discover Wisconsin, Contributor April 13, 2025

As the seasons change, Wisconsin comes alive with a flurry of sidewalk sales and community-wide events. There's no shortage of opportunities to snag fantastic deals and explore local treasures! Memorial...

Wisconsin voters’ declaration of independence

Wisconsin voters’ declaration of independence

Bill Barth, Contributor April 13, 2025

Like former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said of pornography, “I know it when I see it.” Or, to deploy another aphorism, if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a duck. Now,...

Wisconsin's Best Indoor Activities for Rainy Spring Day

Wisconsin’s Best Indoor Activities for Rainy Spring Day

Discover Wisconsin, Contributor April 7, 2025

Spring is on its way, Wisconsin! There’s no doubt that rainy days are ahead, so we’re here to let you in on some fun indoor adventures across the state. Wilderness Resort & Hotel Starting...

 $107 million later ...

 $107 million later …

WisPolitics, Contributor April 7, 2025

At least $107 million was spent overall in the state Supreme Court race -- shattering the previous national record set only two years ago in Wisconsin, according to a WisPolitics tally. About $24...

Trump cut to local food program affecting farmers, food banks, schools and childcare centers

Trump cut to local food program affecting farmers, food banks, schools and childcare centers

WisPolitics, Contributor March 31, 2025

Wisconsin ag groups say they’re looking for alternative funding options after the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion for federal programs providing local products to food banks, schools...

Raising the Bar: Local and National Lessons for Milwaukee’s K-12 Schools

Raising the Bar: Local and National Lessons for Milwaukee’s K-12 Schools

Fiscal Facts, Contributor March 30, 2025

With too few Milwaukee students receiving an adequate education across all school types, leaders in the city can look to high-performing schools in Milwaukee and around the country for a roadmap for...

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