Travel Wisconsin
Interstate Park hugs the western border of the state with Minnesota. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway runs through the park, creating stunning views of steep rock cliffs. The park’s unique features offer a variety of recreational opportunities all in one place.
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Ben Tyjeski"Birds and Blooms’" is local artist Ben Tyjeski’s first-ever art exhibition. His tile art is on display at the Grove Gallery in Walker’s Point until Oct. 18. -
Joy Powers/WUWMIt’s the height of the growing season with many plants in full abundance, including leafy greens. We head to Alice's Garden Urban Farm to learn how to make the most of autumn greens.
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Engravings on bullet casings. Manifestos. Online profiles filled with hate. How deep does the rabbit hole go for mass shooters? Extremism experts warn that politicians and media outlets are getting the motivations of these young, isolated shooters all wrong. -
An administrative law judge is weighing a proposal by Canadian company Enbridge to reroute its Line 5 pipeline through northern Wisconsin, as the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and environmental experts warn of lasting damage to wetlands and waterways that flow into Lake Superior. -
For almost two years, Gaza has been in the headlines. The bombings and destruction have all been livestreamed digitally nonstop. So it might be easy for some people to put it to the side and not pay attention. But for three people from Milwaukee, it meant moving closer and helping where they could. -
Hyundai’s new Ioniq 9 feels like the perfect mix of futuristic flair and everyday practicality, a sleek, head-turning SUV that delivers speed, space, luxury and range, all while showing off a few quirky touches that make it uniquely its own.
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A Milwaukee teen brought the community together for a prayer event in response to violent incidents impacting youth. -
FEMA, the nation’s disaster agency, arrived in southeast Wisconsin Thursday to begin assessing damage from the region’s historic flooding. And while they were a sight for sore eyes, there’s still a long process before residents find relief, if they ever do. -
This month’s "Group Chat" is a conversation between a pair of sisters. Together, they went through the process of adjusting their immigration status after marrying U.S. citizens. They talk with each other and their husbands about how exhausting the journey has been. -
It's been hot in Wisconsin this summer with nearly 40 days of above-average heat. That can be a serious health concern for people who work outdoors, but there aren't many protections for heat safety on the job. -
Justus joins Lake Effect’s Joy Powers to share one of her favorite books — all about the best way to read a book.
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