Teri's Slice of Wisconsin

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."

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!

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.    

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."

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.  

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."

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.

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.

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