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If you run out of milk at 3 a.m., most Woodman’s stores in Wisconsin are open. But Pick ‘n Save usually closes at 10 p.m. Here are the big differences between Woodman’s and Pick ‘n Save every Wisconsinite should know. 1. Store Ownership. Woodman’s calls itself...
Unlimited sirloin steak at a buffet sounds almost too good to be true. Especially when nobody expects you to stop at just one serving. And that’s only the beginning. With more than 60 options and a menu that changes throughout the week, this is hardly a one-hit wonder. One evening brings Southern favorites, another leans into home-style comfort food, and Sunday has brunch covered.
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.
CONTACT: Meliss Haack, Regional Farmers Market Coordinator. 2nd Annual Marshfield Indoor Winter Farmers Market Opening This Saturday. The Marshfield Winter Farmers Market is opening for their second season on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, and will be held at the Second Street Community Center (211 E 2nd Street, Marshfield, WI 54449) from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The market will feature around 20 vendors selling food items like fresh sourdough, honey, maple syrup, eggs, meat, bakery, aquaponic lettuce, mushrooms, canned goods, & more! The market will also host handmade craft vendors, selling everything from candles to 3-D printed toys.
Some secrets are meant to be shared, and the buffet at Colonial House Supper Club in Kaukauna is exactly that kind of secret. Except the locals have been trying to keep this one all to themselves for years, and honestly, you can’t really blame them. There’s something almost sacred...
A free cup of ice cream shows up after your meal at one Wisconsin pizza buffet. I love that detail, because dessert you didn’t have to fight for feels like a small victory. Another spot on this list lets you watch cooks build fresh pizzas through windows into the kitchen. A third piles cherry, apple, and blueberry dessert pizzas near fried chicken and mashed potatoes.
A butcher shop with its own library and a big family-style table for reading? That tells me quite a bit before anyone even mentions a steak. It says the people behind the counter want you to learn something. They teach whole-animal butchering classes, so the curiosity runs deep. It also...
A butcher shop up north makes a Packers brat stuffed with cheese curds and jalapeño. That one sausage tells me quite a bit. It says somebody behind the counter is having fun. Mixing football pride with squeaky curds is a very Wisconsin kind of creativity. It also says the...
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Festival Foods will give active-duty military members and veterans up to 17 free grocery items at all 42 of its Wisconsin stores on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.
One free museum in Wisconsin stays open 24 hours a day. It sits inside an airport, so you could explore aviation history at 3 a.m. if the mood strikes. That unusual fact sent me hunting for more free indoor spots, and the list got weird fast. One former library holds a mummy, and one campus museum has a dark room where rocks glow like tiny party lights.
Wisconsin’s mountain and bluff outings rarely involve extreme altitude, but the terrain still demands attention. Quartzite slopes, uneven stair-like trails and winter conditions can create serious consequences for a simple mistake. The seven decisions below apply especially to places such as Rib Mountain and the Baraboo Range. They are...
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – What began as a family hobby for an Aspirus employee grew into a community-wide act of kindness that touched coworkers, local residents, and a young cancer patient hundreds of miles away. For years, Amy Ortner, an Ultrasound Technologist with Aspirus, has participated in the local...
Thousands of sandhill cranes drop into a single marsh at dusk every fall, calling the whole way down. They spend the day feeding in nearby fields, then return to roost as the light fades. The crowd usually peaks from mid-October to mid-November. An observation tower overlooks the marsh, so you...
Marks left by a dramatic 1934 encounter involving John Dillinger and his associates are still visible at one restaurant on this list. Guests sit down for prime rib and fish fry just steps away from that history, which is honestly wild to me. Another spot has goats grazing on its...
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.
One tiny stand on this list has cooked hamburgers in shallow water with onions for more than a century. It doesn’t offer cheese. It doesn’t even have a restroom, and people still line up. I love that kind of stubbornness. Another spot on this list grills its patties...
Want to find the most beautiful beer gardens in Wisconsin where you can say Prost like a true local?. These 8 beer gardens offer stunning outdoor settings and cold drinks that make every sip worth celebrating!. 1. South Shore Terrace Kitchen & Beer Garden (Milwaukee) Some places just have a...
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is caring for a Bald Eagle that is suffering from lead poisoning, and currently in critical condition. FOX6 NOW spoke with Alyssa Baumann, a wildlife rehabilitator for WHS, about the recovery process for this bird of prey.
Whether you started your holiday shopping in September or are holding off for December deals, there's always a chance to add Something Special from Wisconsin [SSfW]. Something Special from Wisconsin members certify that at least 50% of the value of the product or service is attributable to Wisconsin ingredients, production, or processing activities. Since 1983, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has administered this program to showcase Wisconsin companies.
