Smashing the patriarchy, one ollie at a time
Madison's skating scene is taking a stride towards inclusivity with the introduction of Femme & Queer Skate Night. This grassroots ...
Political aficionados in La Crosse make a sport out of elections
A small, bipartisan group of former politicians and political observers in the La Crosse area has been putting their money ...
Cuban in Wisconsin: Introducing ‘WPR Reports: Uprooted’
In 1980, there was a mass exodus of Cubans who left their homes for the United States as part of ...
The ‘most friendly debate’: cream puffs vs. kringle — 2 of the state’s most popular delicacies
There is a lot of hype surrounding the cream puff. And then there is a lot of love for the ...
‘Where time can stand still’: Why most Wisconsin summer camps stay open for decades
Summer camps are a big deal in Wisconsin. Whether it's playing sharks and minnows, roasting marshmallows while sitting around a ...
Password’s Allen Ludden: From small-town Wisconsin to game-show glory
I recently visited Mineral Point to sample its famous attractions, including the historic mining sites and the 19th century architecture. ...
Why are most Wisconsin waterfalls up north?
Tom Hornung from Madison reached out to WHYsconsin wondering why most waterfalls in Wisconsin are in the northern part of ...
After a yearslong search, Wisconsin’s oldest tree is revealed. Sort of.
Close your eyes and imagine the oldest tree in Wisconsin. When I would do this, I used to picture something ...
Small talk about the weather: A competitive sport in Wisconsin
Comedian Esteban Touma is taking time to reflect on cold weather in Wisconsin. Born and raised in Ecuador, the state's ...
A Bit Of Wisconsin In The Big Apple: Cheering For The Packers At Tom and Jerry’s
It’s pretty well established that Packers fans travel well. Just scan the crowd at any opponent’s stadium, and you’ll see ...
From The World’s Largest Six-Pack To The Hodag: A Tour Of Wisconsin’s Roadside Attractions
Author Eric Dregni has been a keen observer of roadside attractions for years. He recently wrote the book “The Impossible ...
What’s The Scoop On The Origin Of The Culver’s Franchise?
Just about everyone in Wisconsin is familiar with Culver’s. Whether it’s the cheese curds, the custard or the ButterBurgers that draw ...
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Yellow: A Peek Into Wisconsin’s Quirky Margarine Laws
Wisconsin is America’s Dairyland. It’s a title we take seriously. The state is home to more than 1 million cows that produce 2.44 billion ...
Paddling Through The Pandemic
In times of stress and uncertainty, we look for sources of comfort and connection. During the pandemic, that came in ...
Why Isn’t The UP Part Of Wisconsin?
Geographically, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is only connected to the Lower Peninsula by a bridge. With Wisconsin, it shares ...