WHYsconsin
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Cannibal Sandwiches: A Polarizing And Misunderstood Wisconsin Tradition
Imagine. It’s the holidays and to quiet your pre-dinner hunger, someone hands you a slice of rye bread topped with a thick spread of fresh raw beef, chopped onion and […]
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Readers Rejoice, A ‘Storylord’ Comes!
Many of us were obsessed with certain PBS shows as kids. “Zoom,” “3-2-1 Contact,” “Reading Rainbow,” Ghostwriter,” “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego,” and more. But today, we’re going […]
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The Search For The Synthesizers Behind The ‘All Things Considered’ Theme
As a public radio listener, you’re probably familiar with the theme song for NPR’s “All Things Considered.” It’s had a few variations over the decades. But did you know it […]
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Why isn’t the UP part of Wisconsin?
Michiganders likely weren’t too happy when the Wisconsin Badgers beat several of its football teams last year; its Upper Peninsula, however, took it in stride — at least it’s unofficial […]
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Ope! Sorry, I’m going to need you to explain what that word means and where it came from.
Diane Flath grew up in Wisconsin hearing and saying the word “ope.” It was about a year ago when someone sent her a Charlie Berens video embracing the word and […]
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How the badger burrowed into Wisconsin’s identity
Why is the badger Wisconsin’s state animal? Michael from Dane County recently dropped that question in WPR’s WHYsconsin mailbag. As a symbol, badgers are ubiquitous in the state. There’s a […]