Written by Jay Hazen, D.D.S. Oral Cancer. Those two words put together can scare anyone. Cancer of the mouth can appear as a sore or growth that does not go away. This type of cancer includes cancers of the lips, tongue, floor of the mouth, cheeks, and throat. If not...
What do you get when you combine entertainment, art, family fun, and one of Wisconsin’s largest charity events? Ashley for the Arts. In 2017 alone, this Arcadia, Wis. event raised nearly half a million dollars for more than 40 non-profit organizations, and attendees...
When it comes to deer hunting, Wisconsin knows its stuff. If you own more camo and blaze orange than anything else, or if you block off opening weekend from all other activities, you may be a deer hunter. For all things deer hunting, check out DeerFest in West Bend,...
June is National Dairy Month, and though most of us here in Wisconsin take in dairy on a daily basis (cheese, we love you), do we stop and think about the local dairy farmers that put countless hours of hard work into these beloved products? To celebrate America’s...
From fireworks and sparklers to parades and popsicles, there is so much fun to be had on the Fourth of July. While patriotic celebrations can be found all across Wisconsin, a few cities do Independence Day particularly big. Here are a few of our favorite Fourth of...
Did you know that the beverage industry has a long history of supporting healthier and active communities? From providing Wisconsinites with more zero- and reduced-sugar beverage options, to contributing to environmental and charitable causes in communities across the...
When you grow up in the Midwest, there are always certain things that we look forward to, and the arrival of fresh produce is definitely one. For us here in Wisconsin, we have the privilege of having delicious, locally-grown food to enjoy throughout the warmer months,...
Did you know that one in every nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? John Dirkse, a Wisconsin business owner, came face-to-face with that statistic. Dirkse serves as the Executive Vice President of Aegis Corporation, a Brookfield-based...
The cultivation of ginseng in Marathon County began in the late 1800s, but has been used by eastern cultures for healing purposes for thousands of years. Marathon County is the nation’s ginseng capital and exports 95% of the ginseng nationwide, due to its unique...