Wisconsin just posted a record-high graduation rate, and a new national study just analyzed several key metrics to determine the 10 best high schools in the state for the 2026-2027 school year. Here are the schools that made the cut.
Wisconsin doesn't do Labor Day quietly. From Laborfest and Brad Paisley on the Milwaukee lakefront to free festivals and parades in small towns statewide, here's your guide to the long weekend of September 4-7 across the Badger State.
The 2026 Minnesota State Fair runs through September 7, and there are some things you're not allowed to bring through the gates. Here's the full list of what's banned on the grounds and the extra items forbidden inside the Grandstand.
No-see-ums are barely visible, but their bite is more violent than a mosquito's. Instead of a clean poke, they saw your skin open with tiny blades and lap up the blood. Here's what they really are, when they're out, and how to fight back.
I took some friends visiting Duluth to Enger Tower for the views. There were a lot of tourists, and they had some pretty interesting questions. I became the tour guide.
Minnesota's own Andrew Zimmern, the Emmy-winning Bizarre Foods host, just dropped his 2026 State Fair must-eats, and they're not the usual suspects. See all 10 picks, from galabao to Nashville hot chicken on-a-stick, and where to find them.
Labor Day weekend means last call for the Minnesota State Fair, but that's just the start. From HARDY and TLC on the grandstand to the Renaissance Festival and North Shore, here's how to send off summer across Minnesota this September 4-7.
How do you steal 40,000 pounds of Wisconsin-born PBR without breaking in? Here's how the recent massive cargo heist went down, the brewers "no questions asked" ultimatum and deadline, and the FBI warning behind it all.
We were out on the boat when we saw this floating object in the distance. I've never seen it before! As we got closer we realized we might be in danger.
South Minneapolis residents are dealing with a tough reality: young teens and kids breaking into cars and homes repeatedly. A new state law means the youngest suspects won't face charges anymore.
A recent study analyzed FBI violent and property crime data in 128 Minnesota cities. You can probably guess which one lands at No. 1, but the No. 2 city and a few others on the list will surprise you. Here’s the full countdown.
Before the fair opened, all the buzz was about the new foods. Now, after a record-breaking first weekend, the reviews are in. From the Hmong corn dog to a mango sticky rice refresher, here's what everyone loved, and what split the room.
There has been a lot of utility work, digging, and trenching going on in my neighborhood. Is it just a coincidence that we're having rat problems for the first time ever?
Wisconsin leads the nation in pizza love. It's #1 in frozen pizza, the home of Tombstone, and it's full of great pizza places. A national recently named the best place for a slice of pizza in every state. Here's the top spot in Wisconsin.
If you caught Jason Aldean's 2023 show at Treasure Island, he's coming back with an even bigger lineup this weekend and there's now a special code to save money on tickets.
Lionel Richie was hospitalized in the ICU after struggling to finish his latest concert in St. Louis. Here's what happened and what is known about his condition.