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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Study: Wisconsin among top 10 states for least people in financial distress
(WFRV) – A new WalletHub study ranked the nation's 50 states from the most to least people in financial distress, and Wisconsinites will likely be pleased to find out where their state ranks. According to the study, Wisconsin ranked No. 41 in terms of financially distressed individuals; in other words, the Badger State ranks No. 10 in terms of least financial distress among its residents. 'Kringle For A Cause:' Uncle Mike's releases new kringle to help Texas flood victims WalletHub's study gave Wisconsin a score of 36.34, better than Michigan's 36.53 and slightly higher than Maryland's 36.17. WalletHub's study indicated that a higher score means more people are in financial distress. The rankings were based on six categories and scored in the following ways: Credit score – 16.66 total points Average March credit score – roughly 11.11 points Change in Credit Score from March 2024 to March 2025 – about 5.55 points People who have accounts in distress – 16.66 total points Share of people with accounts in distress in Q1 2025: – about 8.33 points Change in share of people with accounts in distress from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025 – about 8.33 points Average number of accounts in distress – 16.66 total points Average number of accounts in distress in Q1 2025 – about 8.33 points Change in average number of accounts in distress from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025 – about 8.33 points Change in bankruptcy filings from March 2024 to March 2025 – 16.66 total points 'Debt' search interest index – 16.66 total points 'Loans' search interest index – 16.66 total points All of the data from the WalletHub study was compiled from their database, Google Trends, TransUnion and the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Annual fundraiser golf outing raises over $15k for Green Bay dog rescue Among the Midwest, Wisconsin had the fewest people in distress, according to the study, ahead of Michigan and Illinois, which ranked at No. 40 and No. 37, respectively. The full study can be seen on WalletHub's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Travel + Leisure
22-05-2025
- Travel + Leisure
The Waterpark Capital of the World Is Getting Its First Luxury Hotel With 4 Tree House Villas Overlooking Wisconsin's Mirror Lake
The Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake, located in Wisconsin Dells, will open to the public on June 2 with four treehouse-style villas overlooking the lake's shores. The residences boast full kitchens, gas fireplaces, oversized closets, private patios, and hot tubs; one of the villas, a four-bedroom, four-bath sanctuary, also has a sauna. The original 1855 Dawn Manor restaurant, an Antebellum-style restaurant and speakeasy, is located next to the villas, allowing guests to order room service from it. Wisconsin Dells, located in the southern part of the Badger State, is known for its many waterparks, including the country's first rotating waterslide and the world's first floating waterpark, earning it the title of the Waterpark Capital of the World. On June 2, the city will make a different kind of splash, this time with The Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake, the area's newest accommodations comprising four treehouse-style villas, cantilevered 35 feet above the ground along the shores of Mirror Lake. 'I didn't want to build treehouses that are not in the trees. We put them right in the canopy of the trees,' said Steve Uphoff, CEO and president of Uphoff Resorts, the villas' developer. 'You're on a beautiful, quiet lake that's 165 years old, formed in 1860. You're nestled in the treetops and looking at gorgeous vegetation.' Of the four villas, three feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a sleeper sofa, while the fourth boasts four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and a sauna. Other common amenities include full kitchens, gas fireplaces, and oversized closets, large enough to store ski, snowboarding, and hiking gear, as this part of Wisconsin is a mecca for outdoor adventure. Guests can also book chef-catered in-room dinners on their private patios, made even cozier with fire pits, and cap off the day under the stars while soaking in an outdoor hot tub facing the lake. Designed by ADCI, the villas' interiors were inspired by the work of Wisconsin's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, and feature an abundance of natural materials, such as white-pine tree trunks. (One of Wright's projects, the Seth Peterson Cottage, completed in 1958, is on the other side of Mirror Lake.) A deep soaking tub in the villa bathroom. Megan Elizabeth/Venture Luxury Estates The larger of the three villas will also have a personal sauna. Megan Elizabeth/Venture Luxury Estates 'Wright was also known for very few rectangular or square rooms, and furniture was built into the property. Our designers copied those unique features,' explained Uphoff. 'It's got a contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright type of flair while capturing all of the elements of the outside, and while maintaining privacy.' Next door to the villas is the original 1855 Dawn Manor restaurant, an Antebellum-style restaurant and speakeasy, which opens this month after an extensive renovation, including to its 170-year-old sandstone exterior. Guests at the treehouse villas will be able to order room service from this 1800s-themed eatery. Nightly rates at The Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake start from $250 per night for a two-bedroom villa, and you can book your stay at
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
NFL Draft menu revealed: Travis Hunter, Cameron Ward to munch fries, wings at Lambeau
NFL Draft prospects settle in for the big night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and they're getting a flavorful introduction to what the Badger State does best—comfort food with a hearty, Midwestern twist. Wondering what Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders and others snack on before the draft? Don't you worry, the NFL has given fans a peek at what's on the menu in the Green Room. Posted on X (formerly Twitter), the list is full of Wisconsin Dairyland flavour, from 'Bacon Butter Burger Sliders' to 'Boneless Wings & Fries'—perfect fuel for one of the most nerve-wracking nights of a young athlete's life. ALSO READ| NFL Draft 2025: Top 10 HBCU players — From Robert McDaniel to Elijah Williams Bacon Butter Burger Sliders (DF / GF upon request) Ground beef patties, bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, house garlic aioli, served on a buttery brioche bun. Accompanied with French fries. Brat Cheesesteak Sliders (DF / GF upon request) Shaved tailgate brats with sautéed peppers and onions with muenster cheese, served on potato slider buns. Accompanied with French fries. Door County Cherry Salad (GF / DF / V upon request) Mixed greens, red onion, toasted walnuts, Door County cherries, and feta cheese. Served with orange maple vinaigrette. Chorizo & Beer Cheese Mac (VG upon request) Chorizo sausage and noodles tossed in beer cheddar cheese sauce. Served with toast points. Crab Cakes (DF) Pan-seared crab cakes, lemon garlic sauce, and greens. Grilled Chicken (DF / GF) Marinated and grilled chicken breast served with steamed broccoli. Italian House Salad (GF / DF upon request) Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, shaved parmesan, and pepperoncini. Served with Italian vinaigrette. Boneless Wings & Fries (DF upon request) Sauce options include: Buffalo, BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, and Spicy Thai Chili. Fresh Fried Vern's Curds (VG) Served with house ranch. Charcuterie Cup (GF / VG upon request) Assorted Wisconsin cheese, sausage, and fresh vegetables. Assorted Fruit Cup (V / GF / DF) Watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberry, grapes, pineapple. Assorted Fruit Kringle (VG) Raspberry, cherry, apple. Knee Caps (VG) Gelato Mango Sorbet (GF / DF / V), Espresso Brownie (VG) Bonbons (VG) Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate, Dulce de Leche.
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Democrats prevail in Wisconsin while GOP holds the line in Florida: 3 takeaways
Democrats prevail in Wisconsin while GOP holds the line in Florida: 3 takeaways Show Caption Hide Caption Here's who Booker surpassed for longest Senate speech Sen. Cory Booker gave the longest Senate speech in recorded U.S. history, breaking Sen. Strom Thurmond's 1957 record set while opposing civil rights. Democrats were able to let out a sigh of relief this week after the liberal contender prevailed over President Donald Trump's preferred candidate in Tuesday's closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Despite being a nonpartisan race, the Badger State contest served as a national proxy battle for Democratic officials and progressive groups, who are grasping at any glimmer of hope amid Trump 2.0's dominance in Washington that has expanded to other parts of the country and culture. Further south, Republicans did keep hold of two Florida congressional seats that will send House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., some much needed reinforcements for his razor-thin majority. But even in those races Democrats held their chin up and declared they had done better than expected in Trump's political backyard. GOP leaders largely dismissed the results and point out that Democrats remain in the gutter in terms of popularity, but political observers note all together this marks the first true electoral test of Trump since returning to power, and could be the first cracks in his political armor as he sharpens his legislative agenda for the summer. Here are the important takeaways from Tuesday's contests. Crawford outpaced Harris' 2024 margins in Wisconsin Wisconsin is known for nail-biter elections but voters didn't take long to deliver the message when Judge Susan Crawford, who was backed by the state Democratic Party was declared the winner over Judge Brad Schimel, who was endorsed by Trump, far earlier than expected on Tuesday evening. The victory will give liberals a 4-3 edge on the state's high court for at least the next three years, which will be critical on issues such as abortion, union rights and elections including the 2028 presidential contest. Both candidates embraced their partisan supporters, but what stands out is how much better Crawford did when compared to former Vice President Kamala Harris in key Wisconsin counties. The 60-year-old judge, for example, outpaced Schimel by 6 percentage points in Kenosha County, which is part of the Chicago metro area, whereas Harris lost by the same amount four months earlier. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the national party is doing what it can to rebuild infrastructure, and that starts with winning local elections. "The only thing we can do at this moment as Democrats is, because we don't have power in Washington right, is to win elections," Martin told USA TODAY. 'Beat the billionaire': Musk's role blasted as liability question boils Immediately after Crawford was projected to have won, Democrats and their allies cast the win as a rebuke of the world's richest person, billionaire Elon Musk, who inserted himself directly in a race that saw more than $100 million in total spending. Leading up to the election, Trump's top man at DOGE was making it rain money on the state. Musk doled out about $20 million of his own money to boost Schimel. He even handed out two checks for $1 million each to voters and sported a Green Bay Packers "cheesehead" at a rally ahead of Tuesday's contest. "Wisconsin beat the billionaire," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the former Democrat vice presidential nominee, said in a post on X. The Crawford campaign − which received financial backing from liberal-leaning billionaires such as George Soros and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker − didn't shy away from anchoring Schimel to Musk, who is far less popular than the president and has become the Democrats favorite target. About 51% of Americans have a negative view of the tech innovator versus roughly 39% who think of him positively, according to a national NBC News survey. Wisconsin voters may have accelerated a brewing conservation within the Trump administration and the GOP at-large of whether Musk and his continue presence in the White House is becoming a problem they cannot ignore much longer. Republicans hold Florida seats as House majority begins to show cracks It wasn't all doom and gloom for the GOP, which easily replaced former Reps. Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz with fellow Republicans in the Sunshine State's two special elections. The expected wins give Trump — at least for the moment — a bit more breathing room for his legislative agenda which is always tricky in the House given Republicans currently hold a 218-213 edge over Democrats. That majority fell apart this week, for instance, when nine GOP members bucked their leadership to join Democrats to stop a rule change that would have prohibited new parents from voting by proxy. Democrats didn't let the GOP wins on Tuesday go without adding their two cents, arguing the margins in both races show their candidates did far better than they should have in two districts that are solidly conservative. In Florida's 6th Congressional District, Waltz won by 33% last fall but preliminary results show Republican Randy Fine winning by about 14%. Similarly, in the 1st Congressional District, Gaetz coasted to a win by 32% last time around but Republican Jimmy Patronis won by roughly 14% as well, according to Florida election data. Democrats were eager to point they cut those margins in half but GOP stalwarts weren't impressed and dismissed the notion that either result gives their opposition bragging rights. "Remember, they're special elections," Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., told USA TODAY. "You know when there's a presidential race, everybody knows who to vote, right? Even a governor's race, but when there's a special election, it's hard to get people to go out and vote." Contributing: Sudiksha Kochi
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Liberal candidate wins high-stakes Wisconsin court race in rebuke to Musk and Trump
Liberal candidate wins high-stakes Wisconsin court race in rebuke to Musk and Trump Show Caption Hide Caption Wisconsin Supreme Court race attracts wealthy partisan donors Wisconsin's Supreme Court race has become the country's most expensive judicial election ever. Billionaire Elon Musk is the biggest spender. Liberal judge Susan Crawford has won Wisconsin's high-stakes state Supreme Court race, beating her conservative opponent Brad Schimel late Tuesday evening, according to NBC News and CNN. Her win comes despite billionaire Elon Musk pouring around $20 million into the Badger State race in attempts to see Schimel win and Crawford defeated. The entrepreneur had protested what he called "activist judges" and sought to reinforce President Donald Trump and Republican's popularity. More: Trump, Musk go all in on Wisconsin Supreme Court race, with record-breaking price tag With spending on both sides combined, this race broke records for the country's most expensive court race. The final tally could surpass $100 million. Crawford's victory means Wisconsin's highest court will lean 4-3 ideologically left, as hot button issues including abortion are up before the court. Live: GOP holds Florida congressional seats, Wisconsin supreme court on ballot The liberal candidate made support for abortion access key in her campaign. Currently a circuit court judge in Dane County, Crawford was at one point a private attorney and previously represented Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin. Along with its in-state implications, the race in Wisconsin was also closely followed by both sides as a potential referendum on Trump, Musk and both parties' popularity. Also on Tuesday, the GOP held both Florida congressional seats contested in the special election, replacing former Reps. Mike Waltz and Matt Gaetz with fellow Republicans.
