Article Archive

Dive into an engaging archive of lighthearted Wisconsin articles that showcase our state’s charm, from quirky traditions to heartwarming community stories.

  • Skip the Mall, Head to the Brewery

    The day after Thanksgiving is when brewers show their creativity, dropping limited-edition releases featuring unique ingredients, processes and collaborations.

    Published On: November 21, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Fresh Breath, Fine Art

    Not only do they contain the image of the subject, but also the palette.

    Published On: November 15, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Hoops and Hops: New Beer Drops

    We're going to assume it's formulated to taste just like that first cold Red, White, and Blue at the Avalanche back in the day.

    Published On: November 7, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Cartoons and Culture

    Finally, there's an event that caters to both high and lowbrow sensibilities at the same time.

    Published On: November 1, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Mecca of Mustard Near Madison

    It's home to over 6,500 varieties of mustard, coming from every state in the union and more than 70 countries.

    Published On: October 24, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Skip the Mall, Head to the Brewery

    The day after Thanksgiving is when brewers show their creativity, dropping limited-edition releases featuring unique ingredients, processes and collaborations.

    Published On: November 21, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Fresh Breath, Fine Art

    Not only do they contain the image of the subject, but also the palette.

    Published On: November 15, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Hoops and Hops: New Beer Drops

    We're going to assume it's formulated to taste just like that first cold Red, White, and Blue at the Avalanche back in the day.

    Published On: November 7, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Cartoons and Culture

    Finally, there's an event that caters to both high and lowbrow sensibilities at the same time.

    Published On: November 1, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Mecca of Mustard Near Madison

    It's home to over 6,500 varieties of mustard, coming from every state in the union and more than 70 countries.

    Published On: October 24, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Harley-Davidson History Could Be History

    The land it's on is now for sale, and, as it stands, the only bidders are ones set on leveling it to develop new homes.

    Published On: October 18, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Milwaukee Marathon Man

    The first race is in Antarctica on January 31, 2025.

    Published On: October 11, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Meat Challenge in Hortonville

    It’s about as close as you’re going to get to that rack of brontosaurus ribs that flip Fred Flintstone’s car on its side.

    Published On: October 4, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Curd Fest Returns October 13th

    It's the fifth installment of our annual celebration of cheese, and the pieces are in place to make this the best one ever.

    Published On: September 26, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Ginormous Pumpkins Inundate City

    Of course there is a weigh-off, where area pumpkins compete to be named the most ginormous of them all.

    Published On: September 20, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Please Stop Releasing Giant Snakes in Wisconsin

    Giant snakes in the neighborhood seem like an issue DW's Florida equivalent should be writing about regularly.

    Published On: September 13, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Natural Spring Water at a Fair Price

    This particular well is alongside a secluded roadway under a dilapidated shack.

    Published On: September 6, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Get Some Air in Milwaukee

    Does pregaming enhance the experience, or will it just lead to unpleasantness for you or the cleaning staff?

    Published On: August 29, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Craptacular: Cow Chip Festival Returns to Prairie du Sac

    The current Cow Chip throw state record is 248 feet, so if you want to be Number 1 in number 2, you better come prepared.

    Published On: August 22, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Haunted Hotel Spooks Dodgers Star

    If watching Scooby-Doo taught us anything, it's that ghosts are usually just greedy people trying to scare away others for their own personal gain.

    Published On: August 16, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Giant Troll Coming to Wisconsin

    There is speculation that the troll will either be bowling, muddling a brandy old fashioned, or doing a Lambeau Leap, with magnets suspending it in midair.

    Published On: August 9, 2024Categories: Articles
  • It’s Drive-in Movie Season

    Of course, there are other things to do at a drive-in movie besides trying to get to second base.

    Published On: August 2, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Free Lighthouse Available, Multiple Strings Attached

    We'd turn the property into a corporate retreat to host our team-building events, executive strategy sessions, and massive, brandy-fueled parties.

    Published On: July 26, 2024Categories: Articles
  • DW Pub Gets Late Show Shout Out

    The talk show host noted that DW Pub is on a list of Official Watch Party sites and then had fun with the name "Drink Wisconsinbly" in relation to Brew City's fondness for well, brews.

    Published On: July 20, 2024Categories: Articles
  • It’s Pizza Farm Season in Wisconsin

    Several farms here make artisanal pizzas with fresh ingredients and serve them in a pastoral setting throughout the summer months.

    Published On: July 12, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Something New to Jump Around About!

    Just when you thought life in Wisconsin couldn't get any more perfect, the Drink Wisconsinbly Beverage Co. drops a NEW line of beverages.

    Published On: July 6, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Learn about beer. Or just drink it.

    Now, as an adult, you're able to select your own off-site adventures and can avoid those that hit like a handful on melatonin pills.

    Published On: June 27, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Visit a Bevy of Bay View Breweries

    It seems like an ideal place to conclude a summer bike ride or run. Or, if you're less into the whole fitness thing, a halfway point to reward yourself.

    Published On: June 21, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Infestation Libation

    If you're keen on beer made with ingredients that once had multiple legs and antennae, that's your business.

    Published On: June 14, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Fishing in the Name of Science

    The biggest decision now is whether to wear your life jacket over your lab coat or under it.

    Published On: June 8, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Get your Oompah on at New Glarus Polkafest

    Imagine the bolt of electricity that will shoot through the crowd when the band launches into a party starter like “Hände zum Himmel”.

    Published On: May 31, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Sunday Funday Alert: Bloodys & Brews

    We're the vodka sponsor for the event, so our new Drink Wisconsinbly Vodka will be taking every Bloody Mary served to the next level.

    Published On: May 25, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Ringside Seats in Janesville

    The local wrestling promotion delivers an evening of quality grappling action at a price that doesn't have you reaching into your trunks to pull out a big wad of cash.

    Published On: May 17, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Brandy. Is there anything it can’t do?

    We had the chefs in the Drink Wisconsinbly Test Kitchen create a special search engine-free recipe for our readers to enjoy.

    Published On: May 9, 2024Categories: Articles
  • You guys playin’ cards? Euchre World Championships in New Glarus

    While there will surely be card sharks flying in on private jets from every continent, there is still time for regular amateur players to enter.

    Published On: May 4, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Undisputed Champion of Public Markets Located in Milwaukee

    They didn't release the final tabulations but the Drink Wisconsinbly Bureau of Math and Numbers' statistical models suggest it wasn't even close.

    Published On: April 26, 2024Categories: Articles
  • New Life for Old Signs in the Third Ward

    Using some computer magic, they were able to anchor the images on a GPS-enabled 3D map.

    Published On: April 19, 2024Categories: Articles
  • A Kwik Trip Down the Aisle

    The choice isn’t as unexpected as it may seem at first blush when you consider that their relationship is anything but ordinary.

    Published On: April 13, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Hey, We Make Vodka Now

    A smooth vodka made by locals for locals? The piece would practically write itself—except that it didn't.

    Published On: April 5, 2024Categories: Articles
  • New Season, New Scoreboard

    In the past, if you wanted to enjoy a ballgame on an extremely large screen, you had to head to your nearest big-box electronics store and hang around in the TV department.

    Published On: March 29, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Mingling Singles

    America's foremost authority on love and relationships, ConsumerAffairs.com, has ranked Wisconsin as one of the best 10 states to be single.

    Published On: March 22, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Wondering Pig Led Home

    Turns out vegetables don't excite him, but he's got a sweet tooth and prefers cookies, marshmallows, and other sweets.

    Published On: March 15, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Big News Regarding Big Ball of Twine

    The popular roadside attraction needed to be relocated after the man who created it passed away in January.

    Published On: March 8, 2024Categories: Articles
  • St. Patrick’s Day Training Begins Now

    Are you ready to lean into your real or imagined Irish heritage? Good. The road has already risen to meet you, and it leads to Milwaukee.

    Published On: March 1, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Giannis Documentary and Possible Conspiracy

    We just assumed we'd be walking the red carpet with other VIPs for some grand screening event, but there was clearly some kind of mixup at the post office.

    Published On: February 23, 2024Categories: Articles
  • George Washington, Brandy and the High Price of Cherries

    It seemed like a perfect opportunity for us to do a bit of Gonzo journalism while also sampling an unusual brandy-based cordial with a fun name.

    Published On: February 17, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Sing a Song of Shanties

    With Valentine's Day approaching, this is a chance for you rugged outdoorsmen out there to stealthily show your partner your softer side with a night at the theater.

    Published On: February 10, 2024Categories: Articles
  • A Whole New Way To Go Supper Clubbing

    In addition to Friday night festivities, Capital Credit Union Park will also host three fish frys, with dinner and Drink Wisconsinbly Brandy Old Fashioneds.

    Published On: February 2, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Old bar, old stuff, old guys

    Everything from beer signs to Packers memorabilia to toy cars. Lots and lots of toy cars.

    Published On: January 26, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Ooo! Lights!

    The Quadracci Pavilion recently installed an LED system that adds a new, colorful dimension to the Milwaukee skyline.

    Published On: January 20, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Tapped Out: Madison Bar Set to Close

    The Silver Dollar is an absolute stalwart when it comes to serving drinks.

    Published On: January 12, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Unusual Winter, Unfamiliar Activities

    Early last January, as her 50th birthday approached, she pleaded on the air to try 360 new things before December 31.

    Published On: January 5, 2024Categories: Articles
  • Football, Explosions and More Football

    While this season has been a mixed bag, the Packers are still alive in the playoff race.

    Published On: December 29, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Ornamental Obliteration

    It's a matter of trading sand for some glitter and the remnants of thousands of glass bulbs.

    Published On: December 22, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Aluminum Christmas trees: When the holidays truly sparkled

    A metal tree craze might sound odd now, but those were the days when futuristic things were all the rage.

    Published On: December 16, 2023Categories: Articles
  • A picture-perfect Christmas in Kohler

    "Each Christmas, the historic village of Kohler transforms into a snow-draped, shimmering backdrop for winter that feels plucked from the pages of a holiday movie."

    Published On: December 8, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Beer Museum Coming to Brew City

    The museum’s stated mission is, “to inform and teach all ages the art, culture, technology and science of malted beverages and related industries.”

    Published On: December 1, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Unstoppable Holiday Cheer

    We're not privy to the setlist, but we're going to go ahead and assume there will be a healthy dose of holiday standards.

    Published On: November 25, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Gobble, gobble, gulp, gulp

    An autumnal variety that's a perfect complement to the finest holiday in the game.

    Published On: November 17, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Sweet or Sour, it’s Official

    The Brandy Old Fashioned is unique to our way of life here, so this measure does make sense.

    Published On: November 11, 2023Categories: Articles
  • All I Want for Christmas is You at the DW Pub

    The holidays are when the DW Pub truly sparkles. There's the same tailgate energy and up north vibe you've come to expect, but then there's also a little bit of magic to the air. We can't really quantify it. Just trust us. It's there.

    Published On: November 3, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Barns, Dust, and Time Machines

    The odometer showed only 977 miles and much of the original equipment was still on the car, making it a spectacular discovery.

    Published On: October 27, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Breaking News: Wisconsin is Deeply Midwestern

    When you look in the mirror, is that attractive person in the flannel shirt and boots looking back at you a Midwesterner? There's a pretty good chance the answer is yes.

    Published On: October 20, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Oh, geez, snakes!

    Full disclosure: the one thing we here at DW have in common with Indiana Jones is a strong disdain for snakes.

    Published On: October 13, 2023Categories: Articles
  • A Celebration of Cheese: Curd Fest 2023 is Here

    They're warm, unique, and delicious, just like the people of Wisconsin.

    Published On: October 6, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Reverse Snow Birds: Flamingos Visit Wisconsin

    Damian Lillard wanted to play for the Miami Heat. Instead, he ended up getting traded to Milwaukee this week.

    Published On: September 30, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Squeals of Joy

    It's hard to say whether this change will lead to widespread pig ownership within Madison's city limits.

    Published On: September 23, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Make way for the Bratwurstmobile

    The news of the Frankmobile tour stops did make us wonder why there isn't a Bratwurstmobile on the road.

    Published On: September 15, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Badgers Win, Ears Lose

    You go to a Metallica concert or monster truck rally expecting your skull to vibrate, but not necessarily a football game.

    Published On: September 8, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Milwaukee Kite Party

    Maybe you can attach a beef stick and a cheese curd to yours and see if you create some kind of new super snack.

    Published On: September 1, 2023Categories: Articles
  • The Milverine on the Mound

    He proclaimed that getting the ball over the plate wouldn't be a problem as he used to be a pitcher back in his formative years.

    Published On: August 25, 2023Categories: Articles
  • The Scoop on Sundaes

    If you simply must have a reason to indulge, tell yourself you're celebrating your home state and the innovative thinkers who helped put Wisconsin on the map.

    Published On: August 18, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Old Style, Old Location

    in an era when most corporate consolidations and organizational restructurings leave you hanging your head, take a moment to appreciate that, occasionally, a decision from on high can make you raise your glass instead.

    Published On: August 11, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Wisconsin Man Wins Hemingway Crown

    It was Marshall's 11th time entering the event, which is the culmination of the yearly Hemingway Days celebration.

    Published On: August 4, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Rising from the Ashes

    They were on the verge of announcing the restaurant's opening date when the fire screwed up their plans.

    Published On: July 28, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Beer, Pretzels and Dachshund Races

    After all, there's never a bad time for a bratwurst or a big ol' pretzel. And you can't go wrong with beer served in a stein, which may taste even better when it's hot outside.

    Published On: July 21, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Turkey Leg Renaissance

    One group sees it as a viable entertainment option and looks for open dates on their calendar. And the other cringes violently at the thought of forced encounters with costumed extroverts who mix the word "huzzah" into casual conversation.

    Published On: July 14, 2023Categories: Articles
  • An Evening with the Bats of Wisconsin

    If you've watched any amount of Scooby-Doo, the presence of bats is often a harbinger to some spooky business.

    Published On: July 8, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Red, White and Blue Moon

    The hot zone for Blue Moon is Wisconsin and Michigan.

    Published On: July 1, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Ahoy, Daily Mail

    In Lake Geneva, letter carriers need courage, quick reflexes, and the ability to swim.

    Published On: June 23, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Biking in the Buff

    Cyclists in various stages of undress will do a slow roll of approximately 15 miles through the city streets

    Published On: June 16, 2023Categories: Articles
  • 11 Days, Dozens of Bike Races

    For the less fit and/or competitive, it offers something exciting to gawk at.

    Published On: June 9, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Party Deck Needs Partiers

    It does raise new and troubling questions regarding the widely-held belief that Wisconsinites are born with the innate ability to sniff out a good time.

    Published On: June 2, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Bob Dylan’s On Wisconsin

    As you might imagine, Dylan's version of On Wisconsin differs from UW’s fight song.

    Published On: May 25, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Cats for Hire

    172 cats got jobs delivering barn justice last year alone.

    Published On: May 19, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Heightened High Life

    Legend has it the concoction was pioneered at a Baltimore establishment called Wet City Brewing.

    Published On: May 13, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Hot birdwatching action in Cudahy

    Maybe it's like those people in Florida who take pythons as pets and then release them into the Everglades once they get too big.

    Published On: May 5, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Belgian Buzz Kill

    The beer didn't do anything to you. Leave the beer out of it.

    Published On: April 28, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Joshing Around Milwaukee Podcast and Vlog, presented by Drink Wisconsinbly

    Together, the Josh Albrechts' will explore the city’s must-dos in a whole new way to celebrate the people and places that make Milwaukee one of the best cities in the world.

    Published On: April 28, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Drama lovers, unite!

    Trees are sprouting leaves, tulips are preparing to bloom, and cars are being swallowed whole by potholes all over the state.

    Published On: April 21, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Popsicle Season is Approaching

    Be on the lookout for the Chillwaukee popsicle bike at farmers markets, festivals, and events throughout the summer.

    Published On: April 15, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Parmesan Panic

    An Italian academic claimed that the most authentic Parmesan cheese in the world wasn't being made in its ancestral home of Parma, Italy, but rather here in America's Dairyland.

    Published On: April 7, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Deer District Magic Show: Watch Burritos Disappear

    Anybody who has inhaled a burrito or two after last call is probably thinking they would have a decent shot at the title.

    Published On: April 1, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Summerfest: Modest Headwear Proposal

    If you're going to a country show at Summerfest, we humbly suggest you consider not wearing a view-obstructing cowboy hat.

    Published On: March 25, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Wisconsin, America’s Ireland

    With all due respect to The Pogues, Shamrock Shakes, novelty foam top hats, party beads, and St. Patrick himself; that’s enough for now.

    Published On: March 17, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Drop anchor, Lift drink

    Parrots must remain on captains’ shoulders at all times. No bloodthirsty pirates allowed.

    Published On: March 10, 2023Categories: Articles
  • This is not a drill: super pig invasion

    If these elusive and ingenious super pigs want to mix it up on our turf, we can look forward to lots of all-you-can-eat specials on super bacon, super pork chops, and, of course, super al pastor tacos.

    Published On: March 4, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Welcome, fish fry season

    Of course, the Friday fish fry isn’t unique to Wisconsin, but it is certainly where it’s been raised to an art form.

    Published On: February 24, 2023Categories: Articles
  • It’s a Sausagebration

    As everybody knows, Fred Usinger would have wanted as many people as possible to share in the holiday bounty.

    Published On: February 17, 2023Categories: Articles
  • It Could Be Your Basement’s Lucky Day

    Stop hanging your head in shame and start entering the Drink Wisconsinbly Basement Makeover Sweepstakes, sponsored by Kwik Trip.

    Published On: February 4, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Cheese Dreams

    A company called Sleep Junkie is looking for cheese aficionados to participate in a study. And they’re ready to pay $1000 for something many Wisconsinites do already for free.

    Published On: January 28, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Mixed Bag of Flags

    The North American Vexillology Association recently conducted a survey, grading flags from cities and towns around the country. The good news for Wisconsin is that Madison got an A.

    Published On: January 14, 2023Categories: Articles
  • Go Donuts Go!

    If the machines ever do rise up at some point in the future and wrest control of Earth from us humans, they'll be wise to take a cue from their compatriots currently toiling at Lambeau Field and give away free donuts.

    Published On: January 7, 2023Categories: Articles
  • All Santa, No Sleigh

    The holiday season shifts into overdrive next Saturday (12/3) when the Wisconsin Bike Fed's Santa Cycle Rampage takes to the streets of Milwaukee.

    Published On: November 26, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Ruff Landing

    A crisis was narrowly averted when an airplane carrying three people and 53 dogs crashed on a golf course in Delafield on Tuesday. Thankfully, all the people and the pups were okay.

    Published On: November 19, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Jerk Steals Coach’s Car

    In news that sent palms hurtling toward faces all over the state, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer had his car stolen on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Police said his car was parked near Second and Florida streets in Walker's Point when it was taken. It was discovered a couple of

    Published On: November 5, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Milwaukee: Global Destination

    The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting colder temperatures and more snow in Wisconsin. And, according to National Geographic, you can also expect a noticeable increase in roving groups of people with fanny packs and cameras in the eastern part of the state next year. The publication named Milwaukee as one

    Published On: October 29, 2022Categories: Articles
  • New, Nameless Soccer Franchise

    It was announced this week that there's another reason to tailgate coming to Wisconsin. Milwaukee has been awarded a United Soccer League franchise to begin play in 2025. The professional team will play in the Iron District, a new development coming to downtown Milwaukee that features an 8,000-seat outdoor soccer

    Published On: October 22, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Bobby Portis Rolls for Charity

    A sellout crowd at Landmark Lanes in Milwaukee was treated to a high-stakes bowl-off last night. Bucks forward and unofficial mayor of Milwaukee, Bobby Portis, squared off against Drink Wisconsinbly's accountant, Al, in a long-awaited grudge match. While we're not one hundred percent sure how these two developed a grudge,

    Published On: October 15, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Das Beste Oktoberfest

    The fall harvest fest known as Das Beste is underway in La Crosse. Oktoberfest USA is the longest-running event of its kind in the midwest and expects to host over 150,000 visitors over the course of its run. So what makes it Das Beste? They have all the usual Oktoberfesty

    Published On: October 1, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Shipping off to Boston

    The tall ship Denis Sullivan is setting sail for Boston in October. Unfortunately, it's not coming back. No, we didn't have a premonition about an ill-fated excursion led by a maniacal captain hellbent on revenge against the whale who bit off his leg on a previous voyage, the vessel has

    Published On: September 17, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Wisconsin Pocket Jackpot

    Wait! Before you drop that quarter into that pinball machine, take a close look at the back. It could be worth several hundred additional credits. A TikTok video making the rounds has brought attention to an error on the 2004 Wisconsin quarter from the US Mint's 50 State Quarters Program,

    Published On: September 10, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Wisconsin Guy Leads Leeds

    A Wisconsin man is causing a commotion in Europe. And, we're happy to report, it's the good kind. Jesse Marsch from Racine is the manager of the English Premier League club Leeds United, that is currently the surprise story of the season. The team has started hot with two wins

    Published On: August 27, 2022Categories: Articles
  • CYOF the BYOB of Gardening

    The Drink Wisconsinbly Week in Review Editorial Board has a reputation for being a rather rough and tumble operation. With its regular output of articles on topics such as beer drinking, ice fishing, and meat eating, it's natural to imagine it as the organizational equivalent of Dalton from Roadhouse driving

    Published On: August 13, 2022Categories: Articles
  • But will there be enough beer?

    Don't get enough snow and ice in the wintertime? Viking Cruises announced a new voyage from Wisconsin to Antarctica, departing in September 2023. The ship Viking Octantis will travel from Milwaukee to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, before spending five days getting an early taste of winter

    Published On: August 6, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Virginia dogs find a better life in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin got 62 adorable new residents this past week after a large-scale rescue of beagles from a facility in Virginia brought the dogs here. They are just a few of nearly 4,000 taken from the shady breeder. Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) helped find fosters for nine mothers and 53 puppies.

    Published On: July 30, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Underwater Book Club: Walleye Edition

    A man hailing from Wisconsin has written a book about walleye, which, well, seems about right. It's natural to assume it's a noir thriller about a streetwise walleye detective who, after taking on a beautiful Bluegill with a dark secret as a client, gets caught up in a series of

    Published On: July 16, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Floating Watering Hole

    If you've ever wondered what would happen if you combined a pontoon with a corner bar, you can find the answer along the Wisconsin River near Plover. The Sandbar is a floating watering hole docked at Ridgewood on the River, an RV camping resort on the Biron Flowage. The 35-seat

    Published On: July 9, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Aged Meats

    This week, we are celebrating a very special birthday. No, not America's. But this honoree is nearly as beloved around these parts, The Old Wisconsin sausage company is turning 75. The Sheboygan-based business has been producing cased meats since the Truman administration. Since then, their products have satisfied travelers on long drives, silenced

    Published On: July 2, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Asian Carp Glow-up

    A PR campaign began this week with the aim of rebranding Asian Carp with a more appetizing name in the hope that people will be more inclined to eat the invasive fish. The test program will measure whether calling them "Copi" will lure diners into choosing them over entrees with

    Published On: June 25, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Big Letters Come Home

    The giant letters that once hung outside Milwaukee County Stadium were purchased by the Milwaukee Brewers recently. The 22 eight-foot letters had been in the hands of collectors since the team made the move to Miller Park in 2001. The Milwaukee Brewers say they aren't sure what they will be

    Published On: June 18, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Summertime Swim

    Now that it's summertime in Wisconsin and the last of the ice on our lakes has finally melted, you may have the urge to do some swimming. If that's the case, you've got a long way to go to catch Melodee Liegl of Delafield. This mother of three is a

    Published On: June 11, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Brushes & Brats

    The wait is over art fans. The 21st annual Paint Cedarburg event begins today. The weeklong outdoor painting exhibition brings together 165 professional and amateur artists to ply their craft along the streets of Cedarburg and Ozaukee County. We here at Drink Wisconsinbly are staunch supporters of many things, including the arts. Our

    Published On: June 4, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Cheers to the Weekends

    Memorial Day in Wisconsin marks the unofficial start of summer, so while you may just be settling into this weekend, it's not too soon to be thinking about the next. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Free Fun Weekend is coming up on June 4th and 5th, with all required

    Published On: May 28, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Prost to Pretzels

    Regular readers know that we're rather fond of life here in the Badger state. Somewhere on the laundry list of reasons is that it's always kind of Oktoberfest here, even when it's not Oktoberfest. And one company that helps provide that perennial oompah energy just celebrated its 10th anniversary. The

    Published On: May 21, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Lick it Up

    Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS stopped by the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino this week for the groundbreaking of the newest location of their restaurant chain, Rock & Brews. Traditionally, rockstars are known for their selfish behavior, so it's fair to wonder what kind of hospitality they will provide.

    Published On: May 14, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Street Magic

    If you've ever burned a few hours watching crazy dashcam videos, you know the best ones come from faraway places. But a mind-bending clip making the rounds online this week was captured by a driver right here in Wisconsin. A man entering Milwaukee's Kilbourn Tunnel thought he was approaching a

    Published On: May 7, 2022Categories: Articles
  • Get the Hell Outta Here, Ice

    Fish in northern Wisconsin are thrilled by the news that some lakes could still be covered with ice for the opener next week. We, humans, are less excited. Everybody knows that winter tends to overstay its welcome here in the Upper Midwest, but screwing up our rites of spring is

    Published On: April 30, 2022Categories: Articles