Teri's Slice of Wisconsin

Started in a Kitchen Sink: Iconic Wisconsin Product Now Worldwide

Civic Media — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:57:43 +0000

The journey to global success for a lip balm born in the Badgers State started the way many great ideas do. There was a problem no one else seemed to be fixing.
Learn how a 29-cent experiment in a Milwaukee home became one of the world’s most recognizable products in this “Slice of Wisconsin.”

Slice of Wisconsin: Rudolph's Surprising Tie to the Badgers State

Civic Media — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:18:04 +0000

If you think about the classic shows around the holidays, you probably can’t help but hear the jingling melody from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

But did you know the pop hit was crafted by a beloved composer who called Wisconsin his home?

Learn the surprising way the magic of Christmas is forever linked to the Badgers State!

Slice of Wisconsin: Relish Trays Move Over. The New Supper Club Tradition

Civic Media — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:32:07 +0000

A new culinary journey celebrates the state’s iconic supper club culture including traditions like salad bars and relish trays!

The unique route around the state, dubbed the “Prime Rib Trail,” is exclusive to Wisconsin.

Learn where you can hop on parts of the trail near you. And if your favorite supper club isn’t listed, how you can add it for next year.

Enjoy a longer version of this “Slice” here.

Slice of Wisconsin: Tiny Berry is Big Business

Civic Media — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:56:05 +0000

A native berry cultivates big business for the state — especially during fall harvest time! Did you know more than half of the world’s cranberry supply is grown in Wisconsin?

Hear more amazing history behind the tiny-but-mighty fruit and what still makes it so important today in this “Slice of Wisconsin.”

Slice of Wisconsin: Rustic Roads are Only Found Here

Civic Media — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:22:04 +0000

Did you know the Rustic Roads program was created more than 50 years ago and can only be found IN WISCONSIN?!

This “Slice of Wisconsin” shares why these roads are important for everyone — to be able to leisurely travel through the state’s scenic countryside.

Slice of Wisconsin: Historic Circus Wagons are Home

Civic Media — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:10:05 +0000

Circus World sits on the original winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers Circus. It began the legendary troupe in Baraboo in the 1880s. Some of the buildings date back to the late 19th century.

But what may be overlooked? The whimsical and beautiful — circus wagons! This “Slice of Wisconsin” is a peek at what’s believed to be the last “Bell Wagon” anywhere – and why it is currently back “home” in Baraboo.

Slice of Wisconsin: Packers "Real Story" behind its Homefield Advantage

Civic Media — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:08:06 +0000

The Green Bay Packers certainly have a legacy, but did you know Lambeau Field has one all its own?

This “Slice of Wisconsin” features the important argument, address, and annexation that led to the location we now fondly describe — as the Frozen Tundra at 1265 Lombardi Avenue.

Slice of Wisconsin: You Can't Think of the State without the Badgers

Civic Media — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:28:04 +0000

There are few traditions that run as deep as Wisconsin Badgers pride. But there are some things you may not know about the team’s history, including its nickname.

Why you’ll need to look at the miners in the 1820s and the roaring crowds at Camp Randall to learn – the badger has long been a symbol of grit, history, and state spirit.

Slice of Wisconsin: Our Labor Day History May Surprise You

Civic Media — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:28:05 +0000

Did you know workers in Wisconsin played a pivotal role in shaping the history of labor and the celebration of Labor Day? And it may surprise you to learn, the rights of workers here became a pioneering role model for the entire nation.

A commitment to improving the lives of working-class residents across the state can be found in the early enactment of legislation supporting worker compensation and unemployment insurance.

These laws, passed first in Wisconsin, then set the standard for other states to follow.

Slice of Wisconsin: The Only Mustard Museum in the World

Civic Media — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:32:05 +0000

You’ve heard of love at first sight — but how about mustard at first heartbreak? It’s the real story behind the only Mustard Museum in the world and it’s located in Middleton, Wisconsin!

Barry Levenson’s new hobby of collecting mustard started after his favorite team, the Red Sox, lost the World Series in 1986. 7,000 jars and bottles later, the museum is thriving and Barry “keeps calm as he mustards on.”

Slice of Wisconsin: Mother of Recycling

Civic Media — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:32:06 +0000

Did you know a Wisconsin woman created the plastics numbering system for recycling? Learn the interesting way Milly Zantow helped the world rethink plastics 30 years ago, and why it’s still used today.

Schroeder's Department Store

Civic Media — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It’s more than a place to shop. Schroeder’s Department Store is a 134-year-old cornerstone in the Manitowoc County community of Two Rivers. It is also the oldest – not just in the state, but the country – still operated by the same family. This is a special "Slice of Wisconsin" you won't find anywhere else!

Carmex: From Kitchen Creation to Global Sensation

Civic Media — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Discover the origins of Carmex, crafted by Alfred Wolving in 1937. This iconic Wisconsin lip balm, born in a kitchen and now global, was always intended for soothing lips—and more.

Holler House Rolls a Strike with Rich Wisconsin Bowling History

Civic Media — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The first certified bowling alley in the United States is still located in the basement of this more than 100-year-old Milwaukee bar.