by Hailey Rose | Nov 18, 2025 | History
On November 10, 1975, a violent storm roared across Lake Superior with fierce winds, towering waves as high as 30 feet, and blinding snowfall. By nightfall, one of the Great Lakes’ largest and most respected freighters, the Edmund Fitzgerald, had vanished. All 29 crew...
by Hailey Rose | Nov 18, 2025 | History
On the stormy night of November 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald disappeared beneath the icy waves of Lake Superior. Half a century later, Wisconsin’s maritime communities are not only remembering the tragedy but also celebrating the deep, enduring ties the ship and...
by Hailey Rose | Nov 18, 2025 | History
This November 10, 2025, marks 50 years since the tragic sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. It was a Monday in 1975 when a fierce Lake Superior storm claimed the 729-foot freighter and all 29 crew members aboard. The tragedy was not only felt on the lake but across the...
by Hailey Rose | Nov 18, 2025 | History
On November 10, 2025, the Great Lakes will mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a haunting event that remains one of the most gripping maritime mysteries in Wisconsin’s history. As this anniversary approaches, step back onto the stormy...
by Hailey Rose | Sep 4, 2025 | Things To Do
Ever wondered what’s hidden in the heart of Wisconsin—stories, secrets, and science that could change the way you see the world? Thanks to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and its commitment to the Wisconsin Idea, Badger Talks brings remarkable insights directly to...
