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Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts First Frost For Wisconsin
Sadly, the writing is on the wall. Fall is in the air and that means that winter will be here sooner rather than later. That is simply the Northland way. In true Old Farmer's Almanac fashion, they have some information handy to help us predict the frost dates for the season. Did that send a chill down your spine reading it like it did mine?
This Is When Illinois And Wisconsin Will Get The First Frost This Year
Fall is right on our doorstep. Kids are heading back to school, Spirit Halloween stores are opening for the season, and we're less than a month away from Labor Day. The yearly August argument is strong on social media right now. Some hang on to pool season and embrace the Dog Days of Summer. Others jump right into Spooky Season and all things pumpkin.
Sharp-tail grouse hunt remains closed in 2024
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year. Each year, the sharp-tailed grouse advisory committee, consisting of interested conservation groups and DNR wildlife biologists, uses spring dancing ground surveys to evaluate the population’s size and recommend a hunting season. Based on the review of spring population data, lek distribution and scientific...
Wisconsin delegate prepares for DNC
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin delegates are preparing to head to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) next week. Korbey White, who lives in Verona, is one of them. He’s a first-time delegate but has always been active in politics. “It feels incredible,” White said. “I’m so excited.”...
Advancing Green Schoolyards: Equity Leadership and Project Based Learning
Download Whitepaper (.pdf) Justin Hougham, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee, School of Education, Education Administration; UW-Madison, Division of Extension. Introduction – Milwaukee as an Educational Context. The inequities that persist in the State of Wisconsin continue to disproportionately impact marginalized communities. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Milwaukee has the...
Turnout in Wisconsin election tops 26%, highest in 60 years for fall primary in presidential year
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Turnout in Wisconsin's election Tuesday was the highest in 60 years for a presidential year partisan primary, with over 26% of the state's voting-age population casting ballots, based on unofficial results. The election was marked by voters rejecting two constitutional amendments that sought to limit the governor's power to spend money and deciding a pair of hotly contested congressional primaries. The election was also the first under newly drawn legislative maps, creating dozens of competitive races in addition to other hot...
Did You Know That Railroad Police Exist In Minnesota + Wisconsin?
I was driving to the Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, Wisconsin yesterday and I was running late for my tee time. I noticed in the distance what looked to be a squad car, but it wasn't the normal city's squad car color. Instead, it was a white SUV. I tapped...
Baraboo resident facing several drug charges after deputies execute search warrants
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A Baraboo resident is facing charges after deputies with the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office executed multiple search warrants on properties in Baraboo, Sauk County. Authorities said the Tuesday search included a home in Town of Fairfield, a commercial property in the City of Baraboo and...
80 tons of sweet corn makes its way to Sun Prairie Corn Fest
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WMTV) - On Saturday, 80 tons of sweet corn was picked, steamed and dropped off at Angell Raceway for the 71st annual Sweet Corn Festival in Sun Prairie. The festival kicked off on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and goes through Sunday, Aug. 18 at Angell Park, bringing in fresh Wisconsin grown sweet corn for all to enjoy. Steamed corn is only sold on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18 while supplies last.
Kids Triathlon returns to Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - The annual Middleton Kids Triathlon kicked off at the Bauman Aquatic Center and Middleton High School on Saturday. Over 600 kids competed to become triathletes early Saturday morning. From swimming in the Bauman pool, to biking through neighboring streets and finally finishing out on the new Middleton High School track.
3 things that stood out from Luke Fickell after Wisconsin football's scrimmage
Luke Fickell and his University of Wisconsin football team accomplished “a mixed day," in his words, during Saturday’s preseason practice. It’s been nearly three weeks since the start of preseason practice for Wisconsin, now entering its second season with Fickell as coach, that has included a two-week stay in Platteville before returning back to Madison on Monday. Saturday’s practice included the opportunity for the first-team players to go “live” between 10-15 plays, according to Fickell.
Vote | Madison Old Fashioned Week returns Aug. 16-23
When you order an Old Fashioned at a bar in Wisconsin, you'd better be prepared to answer a whole slew of follow-up questions. Sweet or sour? Bourbon or brandy?. You might have your answers ready, or you might elicit some judgmental looks from your fellow patrons by asking for a "true" Old Fashioned (bourbon, bitters and little else).
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