Business
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In Photos: The history behind Wisconsin’s historical towns
Photos by Caroline Crowley. By Caroline Crowley A drive down nearly any Wisconsin town’s Main Street will reveal a beautiful, historic downtown district. Most of these classic downtowns were built in the 19th century, and they are rich in history. According to the Wisconsin Historical Society, the development of the automobile and the rise of…
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Madison’s small businesses
By Max Stapleton Madison is known for a great college campus, but part of what makes that campus great are the small businesses built around it. Some stores have been in Madison for over 50 years, while others are brand new and always changing. I’ve located ten popular small businesses in Madison on this map.
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Mexican solace found in rural Wisconsin, Tortilleria Zepeda is a taste of home
By Ellie Nowakowski and Cate Schiller When Julian Zepeda met his wife Heidi and moved from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to rural Wisconsin he found himself in food heaven. He could not get enough Culvers. However, the charm soon wore off and homesickness set in. Julian began craving authentic Mexican food but was not finding it…
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New Glarus Brewery: Only in Wisconsin
Photo by Caroline Crowley. By Abby Bradbury
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Neighborhood of togetherness: The origin behind Barrio Dance
By Charlotte Bellamy A loud “let’s go” reverberated from the audience as Charli XCX’s “Vroom Vroom” blasted from the speakers while one dancer stood over another and pretended to ride them like a car. Dressed in navy blue mechanic coveralls with switching white and orange bandanas, Madison-based urban dance crew Barrio Dance Factory commenced their…
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A look at Wisconsin’s drinking culture
Photo by Flickr. By Gretchen Blohm
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A Slice of Gouda: Marieke Penterman brings a touch of Dutch culture to Wisconsin’s dairy cheesemaking business
Photo by Caroline Crowley. By Alison Stecker Born and raised in the Netherlands, Marieke Penterman grew up on her family’s 60-cow dairy farm. When she was a young girl, she remembers her mother taking her brother and her to the milking parlor and telling them to let her know when the cows were done milking. …
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Cannabis on the rise, impact on adolescents and farmers in Wisconsin
Photo Courtesy Jay Selthofner. By Dani Csaszar and Alison Stecker Individuals across Wisconsin have been experimenting with delta products for several years now, and new hemp-derived products and marijuana alternatives are becoming popular across the state. An anonymous student from UW-Milwaukee explained that Delta 8 has come as a good alternative for those seeking a…
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In Photos: A walk through Mercado Marimar
Photos by Camila Trimberger. By Camila Trimberger Nearly 450,000 Latines live in Wisconsin, taking up about 7% of the state. With such a small and sparse population (with the exceptions of Milwaukee and farming communities such as Abbotsford), immigrant placemaking in Wisconsin is incredibly important. One way Latine populations make room for themselves in majority…
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Paul’s Pel’meni puts a twist on Russian cuisine in Madison
The restaurant’s menu made a name for itself with one item: dumplings. Photo by Rachel Hale. By Rachel Hale Paul’s Pelmeni makes one thing, and they make them well: Russian dumplings. Though the restaurant’s local fame comes from its one-item menu, late-night dumpling connoisseurs may not be aware that owner Paul Schwoerer’s recipe originated 2,907…
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Wisconsin’s dairy industry: By the numbers
Photo by Caroline Crowley. By Rachel Hale
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Meet some of Wisconsin’s independently owned businesses
By Abby Bradbury In a business landscape increasingly dominated by chains and corporations, Wisconsin is home to many unique and independently-owned businesses that have greatly contributed to the state’s culture and history. Strictly Discs Record Store Strictly Discs has been “getting physical with music” since 1988. At its home on Monroe Street in Madison, Strictly…