Holidays
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Recycling for the holidays: How to minimize waste from boxes, parties and more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shares tips on how to make your holiday cleanup more eco-friendly.
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Wisconsin high school band to perform at 2026 Rose Parade
The ensemble will also perform its field show during a separate competition known as Bandfest at Pasadena City College’s stadium.
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‘Tis the season to protect your dog from hazardous holiday foods
Nothing can ruin a holiday get-together like an unexpected and expensive trip to the emergency veterinarian. Dr. Sam Bilko visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about how to keep the holidays merry and bright for us and our canine companions.
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‘Oh Christmas Tree’: One family’s holiday fiasco
Every holiday season has its twinkles of drama. For journalist Dan Simmons of Shorewood, his unforgettable moment involves losing the family Christmas tree.
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‘Everything Must Go’: The holiday store in an Eau Claire middle school
It can be a scramble to find that perfect holiday gift for a loved one. Luckily, the staff at a western Wisconsin middle school have made it easy — and affordable — for students to buy gifts for their friends and family. Author and teacher Ken Szymanski tells “Wisconsin Life” about this beloved tradition at…
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How tariffs are affecting Wisconsin’s real and artificial Christmas trees
Nearly all artificial Christmas trees in the world today are made in China. And with that comes an up to 30 percent tariff rate on imported Christmas products — including artificial trees. Here’s how tariffs are affecting Wisconsin’s real and artificial Christmas trees.
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‘Living’ Christmas trees? Some people are choosing evergreens they can replant after the holidays.
Some tree farms in the central U.S. are selling more potted Christmas trees as people seek out an eco-friendly option or look to get more than one use out of their evergreens.
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Everyone is welcome for free Thanksgiving meals in West Bend area
The preparation for the free Thanksgiving meals served in the West Bend area began months ago. For one of the organizers, the effort is what “Thanksgiving is supposed to be about.”
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Small businesses feel more uneasy ahead of the holidays after a year of slow sales and high costs
A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why.









