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Bald eagle dies from severe lead poisoning in Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) — A Bald Eagle that was found in critical condition and receiving treatment for lead poisoning at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Rehabilitation Center has died, according to the organization. “Our wildlife team is heartbroken to share that our Bald Eagle patient succumbed to organ failure as a result of severe lead […]

Milwaukee, WI · 5h

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This Hidden Wisconsin Animal Sanctuary Is Home To Zebras, Camels, And Kangaroos

A rhinoceros named Naasaha lives just off a busy tourist strip, and a vintage train rolls right past him. I still can’t get over that. It sounds like a tall tale, but it’s real. The same park lets you walk among kangaroos in an open area. Parakeets will land on a food stick right in your hand.

Wisconsin Dells, WI · 2d

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Service dogs and state assistance for military veterans; and low vaccination rates concern Dr. Zorba Paster

A Wausau group trains service dogs for military veterans with PTSD. Then, we talk about the state benefits due to vets. And then, we talk to Dr. Zorba Paster about falling child vaccination rates in Wisconsin. Dogs trained to help military veterans with PTSD. Military veterans with post-traumatic stress can...

Wausau, WI · 14h

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The Tiny Amish Town In Wisconsin With Homemade Food So Good It Belongs On Your Bucket List

There are bucket list items that require a passport, a plane ticket, and a very understanding bank account, and then there’s Cashton, Wisconsin. This tiny Amish town in Monroe County delivers the kind of homemade food and soul-settling scenery that belongs right alongside anything else you’ve ever put on that list.

Cashton, WI · 10d

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First Friday Art Walk connects La Crosse artists with community

The First Friday Art Walk brings the La Crosse community together through art, creativity and local businesses. It gives residents and visitors an opportunity to explore the work of artists throughout downtown. Held on the first Friday of each month, the event features 10 participating locations, including art galleries, studios,...

La Crosse, WI · 1d

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Viroqua celebrates opening of new Eckhart Park playground following multiyear community effort

VIROQUA Wis. – Local children swarmed the new green dragon slide composite climbing towers and zip lines Friday afternoon as city leaders and residents gathered to cut the ribbon on the new Eckhart Park playground marking the end of a long and challenging journey for the community. The formal...

Viroqua, WI · 3d

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A Historic Hangout at the Top of Grandad Bluff

Enjoy a fun atmosphere, great view, and good food!. Stop in for a delicious meal and fantastic views from this restaurant and bar with over 111 years of history. Visit the Alpine Inn, a historic bar & grill seated atop Grandad Bluff in La Crosse, WI. Known for great Bloody Mary’s, Burgers and all around good food. Come and enjoy the outdoor deck, cold drinks (hot in the winter), and awesome Bloody Mary’s!

La Crosse, WI · 5d

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Count On These 5 Wisconsin Chinese Buffets To Pile On Crab Legs All Winter

Wisconsin winters are long, and sometimes the best cure is a plate stacked high with crab legs you did not have to cook yourself. Chinese buffets across the state have quietly become some of the easiest places to get your seafood fix without a fancy reservation or a big bill.

Wisconsin · 6d

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Rotary Lights Getaway Sweepstakes 2026

Enter to Win a Rotary Lights Getaway to the La Crosse Region!. Get ready for the ultimate winter giveaway with our Rotary Lights Sweepstakes! This festive prize package is packed with everything you need to celebrate the season and embrace the magic of winter in La Crosse. Enter to win the Rotary Lights Getaway Sweepstakes, valued at $1,400, and make it a winter to remember. The lucky winner will enjoy an overnight stay, orchestra tickets, local favorites, gift certificates, and much more!

La Crosse, WI · 6d

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The Charming Wisconsin Diner That’s Been A Beloved Small-Town Staple Since The 1990s

Somewhere in Mauston, Wisconsin, a giant soft-serve ice cream cone is sitting on top of a bright blue building, and it’s been quietly judging every driver who passes without stopping. Dairy Island is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time at chain restaurants...

Mauston, WI · 10d

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12 Wisconsin Meat Markets That Deserve More Attention From Local Food Lovers

One small-town butcher shop on this list has been filling its meat case since 1952. Another one makes Swiss-style sausages, which tells you plenty about who settled that corner of the map. I love that kind of detail. Wisconsin gets endless credit for cheese, but its meat counters carry just...

Mauston, WI · 10d

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Seven Wisconsin Diners Still Serve A Hearty Breakfast

Some mornings call for a real breakfast, the kind with eggs, hash browns, pancakes, and a coffee cup that keeps getting filled. Wisconsin still has plenty of diners that do this well, from Green Bay to La Crosse and from Milwaukee to Stevens Point. The seven spots on this list...

Wisconsin · 7d

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The Willy-Wonka-Worthy Cider Donuts At This Charming Wisconsin Orchard Are Absolutely Worth The Scenic Drive

There’s a wooden sign on the road into Gays Mills, Wisconsin that lists Honeycrisp, Cortland, McIntosh, and cider donuts, and honestly, that sign is doing more for public happiness than most things you’ll encounter this year. Sunrise Orchards is the kind of place that makes you feel slightly...

Gays Mills, WI · 7d

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Wisconsin Has 6 Old Taverns Where The Booths And Bar Date Back Over A Century

Wisconsin has a tavern on nearly every corner, but only a few can say their wooden bars and booths have been around for more than 100 years. These six spots stretch from a tiny Mississippi River town to busy Milwaukee neighborhoods, and each one still opens its doors for regulars and road trippers.

Wisconsin · 8d

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This Wisconsin Museum Is Packed With Vintage Cars And Every Kid Wants To Come Back

A recreated drive-in movie theater sits inside a car museum, and it plays classic films. That alone had me hooked. It honors a real drive-in that lit up local summer nights from 1949 to 1978. The cars are the main event, of course. The lineup runs from a 1911 Ford...

La Crosse, WI · 8d

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Summit Environmental School raises student-built eagle nest and installs live camera

FRENCH ISLAND, Wis. (WKBT) -- Summit Environmental School raised a student-built, life-size bald eagle nest atop a 40-foot telephone pole Wednesday and installed technology for a live camera.

La Crosse, WI · 6d

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Tucked In The Woods, The Iowa Lodge Serving Bottomless Prime Rib Dinners

Slow-roasted prime rib lands on the tables here on Saturdays only, cut in generous 12 to 16 ounce portions. That one weekly detail is enough to rearrange an entire weekend of plans. The setting makes the case even stronger, since this Iowa supper club sits among wooded hills and quiet...

Decorah, IA · 9d

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Onalaska Kwik Trip sells $100,000 winning lottery ticket for Halloween drawing

ONALASKA, Wis. (WKBT) — A lottery player in the Onalaska area won $100,000 after purchasing a winning "All or Nothing" ticket at a local Kwik Trip, according to the Wisconsin Lottery.

Onalaska, WI · 8d