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Wisconsin

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New B&B, park, distillery, driving tours

March 28, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

The annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism is a fine reminder that Wisconsin tourism is an ongoing project. Consider these discoveries, gleaned from conversations and observations. […]

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Souvenir shopping: What says ‘Wisconsin’?

March 21, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

I have just finished writing a story about Wisconsin for a newspaper in Ireland, and it ends with formulaic lists under this heading: “where to […]

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Cooking classes gaining popularity

March 7, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

Some of the most tantalizing new courses being introduced by Wisconsin chefs have little to do with what shows up between appetizer and entrée. They […]

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Slices of heaven: where to find the best pie

February 28, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

What you do with your time sometimes isn’t as important as who you’re with, so even the most simple outing can turn into a memorable […]

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Two Rivers preserves history of wooden type

February 21, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

“WALL ST. LAYS AN EGG” “JAPS BOMB PEARL HARBOR” “DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN” These events made history, but so did the newspaper headlines. Although the large […]

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Small towns, and up, document odd history

February 14, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

Who makes history? Everybody. It’s how we choose to document and interpret life that determines who and what has lasting value. Family scrapbooks do this. […]

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Kohler offers free, three-hour factory tours

January 31, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

When I met Lowell Kappers in 2005, he was 69, had worked at Kohler Co. for 44 years and had yet to truly retire. That […]

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Cheap but satisfying thrills in Madison

January 24, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

While you’re thinking deep thoughts, the rest of us are chattering about the little things that astound, arouse and annoy us. We linger at the […]

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Find big-time bargains at the company stores

January 17, 2009 Mary Bergin 0

As the economy wobbles, latching onto a good deal becomes more a matter of necessity than sport. More of us clip coupons, shop at Savers […]

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First lady opens gov’s house for the holidays

December 13, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

Children seem to adore the state’s first lady, Jessica Doyle, especially when they’re renewing their acquaintance with her. Jessica often visits classrooms around Wisconsin, so […]

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B&B operators are busting stereotypes

December 6, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

The classic bed and breakfast inn – a lovely, looming Victorian house with antiques and lace in abundance – is becoming a smaller slice of […]

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Speckled Hen innkeeper wins B&B cook-off

November 29, 2008 Mary Bergin 0

Gotta love those Thanksgiving leftovers. Turkey soups, pot pies and casseroles stretch one bird into many meals. Thanks to the Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Association, […]

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