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Tilden Brothers Resort log cabin built in 1903 moved to Eagle River Historical Society

EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (WJFW) — A resort cabin originally built in 1903 has been moved to the Eagle River Historical Society to preserve it for decades to come. The Eagle River Historical Society is getting a big delivery with the move of a historic cabin, originally of the Tilden Brothers Resort.

Eagle River, WI · 12h
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Festival Foods to Honor Our Nation’s Heroes on Veterans Day

An annual tradition continues this coming week at Festival Foods. Once again, the grocery chain will be honoring veterans on Veterans Day by offering them up to 17 free grocery items – a $60 value – across all 42 Wisconsin stores. Travis Tiedt, Center Store Merchandise Buyer for...

Wisconsin · 3d
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How Wisconsin shaped a horror legend

Robert Bloch was a familiar name to me. I had read some of his horror stories, I knew he was the author of “Psycho,” and I’d seen the Alfred Hitchcock movie based on it. But one thing I didn’t know until last month: Bloch, legendary author of horror, fantasy and science fiction books, and screenplays — including episodes of the original Star Trek series — lived and worked in Wisconsin for much of his life.

Wisconsin · 12h
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Marathon County Historical Society to host program about history of Northwoods logging

WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) — The logging industry helped shape the Northwoods into what it is today and one local history center in Wausau is giving people a chance to learn more about it. The Marathon County Historical Society (MCHS) is putting on a new edition to its History Speaks...

Wausau, WI · 1d
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The Ancient Sea Stacks At This Wisconsin State Park Will Leave You In Awe

Some places earn their reputation through clever marketing, and some places earn it by being genuinely, stubbornly, magnificently themselves. Mill Bluff State Park in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin is firmly in the second category, and it’s been quietly waiting for you to notice. Let’s get one thing out of the...

Camp Douglas, WI · 1d

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These 7 Spine-Chilling Wisconsin Spots Would Make The Perfect Horror Movie Set

Want to find creepy filming locations right here in Wisconsin?. These 7 chilling spots offer eerie atmosphere and real spooky history that any horror director would love. 1. The Pfister Hotel (Milwaukee) This historic hotel has welcomed travelers for well over a hundred years, and rumor has it not every...

Milwaukee, WI · 1d

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Wisconsin Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Milwaukee-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Wisconsin · 1d

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This Historic Wisconsin Mining Landmark Lets You Explore The State’s Rich Mining Past

An 80-foot steel tower stands in the northern woods, and the shaft beneath it once dropped 2,367 feet. That’s deeper than most skyscrapers are tall. Read it twice. I did. This tower is the last iron mining headframe left in Wisconsin. It once lowered miners deep underground and hauled up rich iron ore. That ore was so pure it went straight to steel mills without any processing.

Wisconsin · 22h

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Measles surge in Wisconsin, The state’s new Democratic Congress members, AI in art

We look at how measles cases are spreading in Wisconsin and have killed one newborn. Then, we talk with Wisconsin’s two new Democratic U.S. representatives. And, we look at why an art exhibit that uses artificial intelligence has stirred controversy. Checking in on Wisconsin’s measles outbreak. Last week,...

Wisconsin · 1d

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Grand Theater in Wausau reopens after renovations

The new-look Grand Theater opens Saturday. Six months of construction are in the books, and the venue is ready to welcome Wayne Newton to the stage. Second Century Campaign Marketing Manager Sadie Fisher says patrons will notice a mix of new and old looks. “It will feel like the Grand you know and love, but it also looks so much brighter and fresher. The theater itself has so many colors.”

Wausau, WI · 4d

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Warm fall weather extends golf season in central Wisconsin

MARATHON CITY, Wis. (WSAW) -Warm autumn temperatures in central Wisconsin are allowing golfers to keep playing for an extra month and a half, and Pine Valley Golf Course near Marathon is seeing the effect this fall. Golf clubs usually close in early to mid-October. This year, warm temperatures are bringing...

Wisconsin · 2d

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'Mrs. Doubtfire' brings a Wisconsin actor home in a dream-come-true role

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Growing up in Wisconsin in the 1990s, Chaz Ingraham said he remembers being “obsessed” with the 1993 film “Mrs. Doubtfire.”. But it wasn’t just the story — he loved the comedic timing, plus the movie featured one of his theatrical heroes.

Wisconsin · 4d

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Aspirus Painted Rock Project Spreads Kindness from Wisconsin Rapids to Kansas

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...

Wisconsin Rapids, WI · 4d

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Shawano’s ‘ace’ made his mark in WWII

Shawano’s Fritz Wolf, pictured left, is one of 44 flying aces from Wisconsin. His story was shared by author Mike O’Connor in his book “Badger Aces,” which he discussed Nov. 4 at the Shawano Public Library. (Kevin Passon | NEW Media) Fritz Wolf was a stellar...

Shawano, WI · 5d

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Wisconsin Inn Burns Down In 1917, But Firefighters Save Its Bar From 1889, And More Than A Century Later It Still Stands In The Dining Room

In 1917, a fire tore through a roadside inn west of Milwaukee and burned off its...

Wisconsin · 5d

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Fall riding season is here, and so is the risk

As cooler temperatures settle in and riders gear up for fall trail adventures, Emplify Health is reminding ATV and UTV enthusiasts that safety must come first — in every season. While summer is when ATV and UTV activity tends to hit its peak, the fall and early winter months...

Wisconsin · 2d

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First films to receive tax credits from Film Wisconsin are rolling out

Director Jocelyne Berumen, center, on the set of her film ‘Mis Undead Quince.’. The inspiration behind Jocelyne Berumen’s new short film Mis Undead Quince comes from the day-to-day work of her Green Bay-based Cyclops Girl Productions, primarily shooting events like weddings and quinceañeras. “I’ll go to these...

Wisconsin · 3d

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Fall Golf Weather Extends Season

Marathon, WI · 2d