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From outdoor classrooms to Bigfoot country

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Visit Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center to explore the natural beauty of the Wisconsin Dells. Meet Bigfoot believers in Marinette and head to Grantsburg for snowmobile racing . . . on water?

From outdoor classrooms to Bigfoot country

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PBS Wisconsin

Odd Squad: A Tour of Odd Squad; Club 37

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The Wisconsin Channel

Classical Stretch: By Essentrics: Core Workout With Miranda Esmonde-White

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Create

Yndi Yoga: Structure

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PBS KIDS

Sesame Street: Rudy's Doctor Dilemma

PBS Wisconsin News

Denny Blodgett stands in front of a a metal shed with stacks of split firewood along its side, with multiple piles of split firewood at the far end of a lawn in front of a line of trees with leaves of multiple colors.

01/06/26

Firewood banks offer heat, and hope, to rural homes in need around Wisconsin

Jill Karofsky sits in a high-backed leather chair and faces a mounted microphone and a monitor with an illuminated power light, with a row of empty high-backed wood and leather chairs in a room with marble pillars and masonry.

01/06/26

Racine man sentenced in case over emails sent to a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice

A fresco with the painted words THE • WILL • OF • THE • PEOPLE • IS • THE • LAW • OF • THE • LAND is framed by painted carved wood in flower, leaf and fruit motifs.

01/06/26

The 2026 election for Wisconsin governor begins with competitive primary campaigns

Side-by-side images show Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor posing for portraits.

01/05/26

Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor face off in the 2026 election for an open Wisconsin Supreme Court seat

Marisa Wojcik and Rob Gundermann sit on wood chairs in front of the Here & Now set with a monitor showing a graphic with the words Rx Uncovered and Here & Now.

01/05/26

As data centers loom, ratepayers in Wisconsin still owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants

12/31/25

Speaker Robin Vos on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Republicans

12/30/25

Rep. Greta Neubauer on a 2026 agenda for Wisconsin Democrats

Two rows of side-by-side still images from video show Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Francesca Hong, Missy Hughes, Sara Rodriguez and Kelda Roys seated with an ombre backdrop in the background.

12/30/25

In Wisconsin’s 2026 Democratic primary for governor, candidates focus on affordability and Trump

A letter sign with the word Jail and the numerals 216 are affixed to the surface of a brick wall above a sheltered patios with multiple glass doors to a multi-story brick and masonry building, with snow covering portions of different roof levels and areas of a paved patio.

12/29/25

A background check delay for one Wisconsin woman shows strain on immigration system

PBS Wisconsin's Blog

A man in a gray three-piece suit, glasses and scarf stares at the camera while standing at a desk and against a backdrop of bookshelves overflowing with books.

12/22/25

New Year, new stories: Three series premiere on PBS Wisconsin this January

A group of individuals stands together against the backdrop of a rolling countryside.

12/22/25

Returning this January: New seasons of PBS Wisconsin fan favorites

Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables Hanna Kohn (right) in conversation with a visitor inside the Dane County Trash Lab in an exhibit featuring eco-friendly designs at the 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo. The ceiling is adorned with green and blue recycled items.

12/22/25

Take the path to sustainability with the Dane County Trash Lab

People sit at a long table, inspecting the roots of succulents and other plants.

12/15/25

Take fun workshops at the 2026 Garden & Green Living Expo!

Caregivers and children board a school bus together.

12/09/25

Boosting preschool readiness: A librarian’s impact with PBS KIDS resources

Two people by a forest stream, one bends over with a net in the water, and the other holds a white bucket. The scene conveys a mood of focused exploration.

12/08/25

Discover 5 must-try adventures from this season of ‘Wisconsin Life’

Christmas tree shaped cookies covered with green and white icing.

12/02/25

Stream these great PBS holiday programs on demand now!

A large group of ballerinas dressed in pink perform on stage in front of a backdrop that includes a curtain and Sugar Plum sign.

11/25/25

Your 2025 guide to holiday programs on PBS Wisconsin

Seven people in matching Wisconsin Badgers gear cheerfully pose on the football field at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin with the Bucky Badger mascot in red and white stripes, conveying joy and team spirit. Cecil Powless is immediately to the left of the Bucky Badger.

11/24/25

If you want to be a [Bucky] Badger, just come along with former mascot Cecil Powless

A man conducts a high school orchestra in formal attire at a concert setting.

11/24/25

‘2025 WSMA State Honors Concerts’ premieres Dec. 22 on PBS Wisconsin

A woman inspects a plant inside a greenhouse, within an expo center.

11/24/25

Support PBS Wisconsin and anticipate the gardening season at the 2026 Garden & Green Living Expo

Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming title on a wood sign with floral designs, set in a forest amphitheater.

11/18/25

‘Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming’ now available on Steam!

America@250

Join us for events, programs and conversations with Wisconsin communities to connect and reflect on our shared history and the future of democracy.

Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming

Experience this 3D narrative-driven adventure game suitable for ages ten and up.

Wisconsin Biographies

Discover life stories from Wisconsinites of the past and recognize their contributions to history.

University Place

A virtual lecture hall series covering science, history, business, the environment, art, culture and more.

Wisconsin Life

Celebrate Wisconsin's people and places with host Angela Fitzgerald. Learn something new, meet someone unexpected.

Interactive Media

Find bold experiments in 360 video, virtual tours and educational games shaping the future of how we share Wisconsin stories.

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