


Inside the Intense World of Wisconsin State Fair Contests
Magazine
Inside the Intense World of Wisconsin State Fair Contests
Meet the Wisconsinites who spend their year perfecting their craft in the hope of winning a coveted purple ribbon.
By Evan Musil
Here’s What’s New and Returning at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair
Events
Here’s What’s New and Returning at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair
The 2026 State Fair brings new crowd pleasers and old favorites right into West Allis.
By Piper Porretto-Harried
Artist Michelle Grabner Makes Big Gift to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Art
Artist Michelle Grabner Makes Big Gift to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center
The prominent Wisconsin artist will donate over 2,000 of her own works to the Sheboygan museum's collection.
By Evan Musil
Inside the Intense World of Wisconsin State Fair Contests
By Evan Musil
Meet the Wisconsinites who spend their year perfecting their craft in the hope of winning a coveted purple ribbon.
Here’s What’s New and Returning at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair
The 2026 State Fair brings new crowd pleasers and old favorites right into West Allis.
Artist Michelle Grabner Makes Big Gift to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center
By Evan Musil
The prominent Wisconsin artist will donate over 2,000 of her own works to the Sheboygan museum's collection.
Inside 414 Art Revival, Milwaukee’s First Art Supply Thrift Store
The West Allis shop gives donated creative materials new life by selling them at a low cost to artists.
Trending
Here Are All the Candidates Running for Wisconsin Governor in 2026 by Larry Sandler
14 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: July 30-Aug. 2 by Anya Kelley
Inside 414 Art Revival, Milwaukee’s First Art Supply Thrift Store by Jane Patterson
Meet The Man Who Built Milwaukee’s Racing Sausages With Legos by Piper Porretto-Harried
Trending
- Here Are All the Candidates Running for Wisconsin Governor in 2026 by Larry Sandler
- 14 Things to Do in Milwaukee This Weekend: July 30-Aug. 2 by Anya Kelley
- Inside 414 Art Revival, Milwaukee’s First Art Supply Thrift Store by Jane Patterson
- Meet The Man Who Built Milwaukee’s Racing Sausages With Legos by Piper Porretto-Harried
Dining Guides
Cocina Filipina’s Brick-and-Mortar Is Opening Saturday
The opening day festivities are a full-on block party featuring live music and plenty of food and drink.
Summer Guide
The Best Things to Do This Week According to Our Editors: Aug. 3
Enjoy the Sporkies at the State Fair, watch the moon and more.
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Meet the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Striving to Make the Best Cheese in the World
Feature Story
Meet the Wisconsin Cheesemakers Striving to Make the Best Cheese in the World
Every two years, the top cheesemakers come to Madison to compete in the World Championship Cheese Contest.
By Archer Parquette
16 Local Voices on 250 Years of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Feature Story
16 Local Voices on 250 Years of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
We asked a host of Wisconsin voices, from fourth-graders to the governor, to reflect on America's big birthday. Here's how they see our democracy in 2026.
By Chris Drosner
Summer Guide: Walk & Gawk at East Side Mansions
Culture & Style
Summer Guide: Walk & Gawk at East Side Mansions
They just don’t make ’em like they used to. You can see exactly what that means on a walking tour of Milwaukee’s most compact mansion district.
By Chris Drosner
From the Magazine
3 New Things Coming to Milwaukee This August
By Evan Musil
A new history exhibit, vintage clothing store and album come to Milwaukee this month.




















