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The scoop on blue moon: How Wisconsin grew to love the nostalgic ice cream flavor

Blue moon ice cream is a summertime staple at roadside shops throughout the Upper Midwest. But where did the citrusy flavor come from? And what explains its longstanding appeal?

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Sarah Lehr

Luke Prokop is the first openly gay player under contract in the NHL. And he’s the grand marshal at the Milwaukee Pride Parade.

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