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Barrett proposes tourism freebees

by WRN Contributor on August 24, 2010

in Elections,Politics & Government,Recreation & Entertainment

The main Democrat in the race for governor says he has a plan to drive more tourists to the Badger State.  Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wants to waive hunting, fishing, and state park entrance fees for two weekends a year. 

Barrett announced the plan Monday in Green Bay.

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Parading for gay rights in the Capitol City

by WRN Contributor 08/23/10 9:31 AM

A couple thousand gay-rights activists marched from the Capitol Square to the UW’s Library Mall for the annual Gay Pride Parade.  One participant explained, “It’s a good way for the community to get together and celebrate, being out, being happy with yourselves, being comfortable.”

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More phone users cutting the cord

by Brian Moon 08/20/10 12:11 PM

Nearly 30-percent of US households now use a wireless phone as their only house phone according to a new report from Citigroup Investment Research and Analysis. Thad Nation, Executive Director of Wired Wisconsin, says other data shows the numbers may be even higher in Wisconsin. He says consumers find benefits in the convenience of a [...]

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Gluten free brew popular with out-of-staters

by Brian Moon 08/18/10 9:53 AM

A Wisconsin brewery is carving out a niche for those with a certain condition. Lakefront Brewery is among only a few producers of a gluten free beer a safe drinking option for those with wheat allergies and coeliac diseases. Lakefront employee Colin Ford says the brew ships “the most out of state” out of all [...]

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Major festival brewing in Madison

by Brian Moon 08/13/10 4:34 PM

Beer aficionados are descending upon Madison for the Great Taste of the Midwest, believed to be North America’s second longest running craft beer festival. What started in a single room in a brewery 24 years ago has changed venues several times to its current home at Olin-Turville park.

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