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Rally Round the Flag: Civil War Living History in Evansville Video included

The 3rd annual Rally Round the Flag: Civil War Living History event will be in Evansville this weekend. More>>

WI Dairy News: Students learn about WI dairy industry Video included

As the reigning Alice in Dairyland, Rochelle Ripp has traveled the state teaching Wisconsinites about the state's signature industry. More>>

Waitress gets massive $446 tip on $6 bill Video included

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They say it pays to be nice and that was so true for a friendly waitress in Indiana. Her pay-off was a whopper of a tip. More>>

Wedding Planner & Guide Bridal Show: best dresses for your silhouette Video included

The Wedding Planner & Guide Bridal Show at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton will showcase may varieties of dresses. More>>

Fur-Ever Friend: Peanut Video included

Peanut stopped by the WKOW studios Friday morning. He's looking for a fur-ever home. More>>

3 commencements for UW-Madison triplets

It will be one busy weekend for a northeastern Wisconsin family. Triplets Stephanie, Kyle and Ashley Verhasselt, of Freedom, will receive their undergraduate degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in three separate commencement ceremonies. More>>

Syttende Mai begins today in Stoughton Video included

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Syttende Mai celebrations begin Friday in Stoughton. More>>

Angie's List: Maximize your dental dollar Video included

We all want a beautiful smile, but getting one can be both expensive and time consuming. If your child may need braces, prepare to spend thousands of dollars. More>>

Friends stop in Madison during 6500 mile bike ride to Alaska Video included

Two men started in New York City and are biking their way to Alaska. More>>

Badger Honor Flight leaves Saturday; Culver's helps cause Video included

The next Badger Honor Flight leaves Saturday for Washington D.C. More>>

Madison Radicals Ultimate Frisbee team preps for game Video included

Professional ultimate frisbee comes to Madison. More>>

Melinda's Garden Moment: Taming your wild spring shrubs Video included

It's time spring cleaning extended to your flower garden. Bring your overgrown lilacs, forsythia and other spring flowering shrubs down to size while maintaining their natural beauty and spring floral display. More>>

Trapped for 17 days, Bangladesh collapse victim speaks about ordeal Video included

Her story of survival has captivated the world.  Now, the last woman rescued from the Bangladesh building collapse is speaking about her ordeal. More>>

Madison parks offering outdoor film screenings Video included

Usually movies bring us inside to the theater, but how about catching a flick in the great outdoors? You can do just that, thanks to a new effort from the Madison Parks Department. More>>

Angelina Jolie reveals double mastectomy

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has revealed in a New York Times op-ed that she has undergone a preventative double mastectomy. More>>

Family of hit-and-run victim turns tragedy into something positive

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The family of a woman killed while jogging last month is doing something positive in the wake of their own personal tragedy. More>>

WI DAIRY NEWS: WI cheese with a south of the border kick Video included

Queso, oaxaca queso quesadilla, queso fresco and manchego may be unfamiliar to some folks, but in grocery stores, especially in larger U.S. cities, these cheese varieties are in demand. More>>

Implosion fail, good-hearted burglar and Lindsay horsing around Video included

Here's a few interesting clips from Wake Up this morning.  An implosion fails, a burglar has a change of heart and Lindsay "horses" around. More>>

5K run benefits local students with Angelman Syndrome Video included

The Jack Young Middle School Builders Club and Baraboo High School Key Club sponsor "Be a Hero, Help an Angel" 5K to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation of Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics. More>>

Oregon High School grad hosts Cruizin' for a Cure Car & Bike Show Video included

An Oregon High School grad hosts a car and bike show to raise money to find a cure for two digestive diseases. More>>

Family, friends host run/walk to celebrate and remember Jenny Boyce Video included

"Run for Jenny" was organized by the friends of Jenny Boyce as a way to remember and celebrate her life after she passed away in January 2013. More>>

Big Brothers Big Sisters honor moms, push for more volunteers Video included

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County is in the midst of a volunteer drive. More>>

Poker run to benefit multiple sclerosis Video included

A poker run and party will raise money to help people with multiple sclerosis. More>>

Students throw school's first integrated prom Video included

Prom is an age-old tradition that some students look forward to all year, but in one rural Georgia town it was a tradition with a dark history. More>>

Madison's Mad Rollin' Dolls prep for derby league championship Video included

Wisconsin's flat track roller derby league, The Mad Rollin' Dolls, hosts a championship game this weekend. More>>

Angie's List: Is your clothes dryer a fire risk? Video included

In this week's Angie's List segment, clothes dryers are a modern convenience many of us can't live without, but we don't always remember it needs maintenance. If your dryer is hot to the touch, or take more than one cycle to dry clothes, you may need your vents checked. More>>

Blind pole vaulter overcomes obstacles Video included

The Wake Up Wisconsin crew was inspired by a couple of amazing teens Thursday morning. More>>

A near-mishap at the roller derby has us giggling Video included

Katie Priebe's near-mishap on live TV at the roller derby rink had Dani laughing so much, she couldn't talk. More>>

Teen born with no legs, one arm is breaking records, and barriers Video included

A 16-year-old from the Seattle, Washington area is shattering world records and society's idea of what people with disabilities can do. More>>

Wisconsin chip contest winner talks about her big win Video included

A Wisconsin woman is getting a taste of fame, after winning a million dollars in a national potato chip contest.  She talked live with Wake Up Wisconsin about the big win.  More>>

Melinda's Garden Moment: Snacking on Spring Flowers Video included

For years flowers have made it on the dining room table, but rarely as the main course. Adding a spring touch to your meals is as easy as ever thanks to edible flowers. More>>

Mother's Day treats with a vanilla twist

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With Mother's Day fast approaching, a local baking expert stopped by Wake Up Wisconsin to share a few ideas for a tasty treat mom will love. More>>

Families tackle Crohn's disease and colitis

Families affected by Crohn's and Colitis will get involved with a couple of events in the Madison area. More>>

Fun morning videos: Silent thief, bacon-loving grandma and dominos

Here's a look at the Wake Up Wisconsin crew's top odd videos of the day, including a large-scale domino display, bacon loving grandma and a silent thief. More>>

Bringing awareness to children's mental health

Mental health is sometimes hard to talk about, especially when it comes to children. More>>

Father runs marathon blindfolded to support daughter Video included

A father from Pittsburgh wanted to support his daughter who is blind by walking a mile in her shoes. Actually, he'll be running 26.2 miles blindfolded. More>>

WI Dairy News: SAGES classes engage students

Some Wisconsin students are getting local and global perspective on the environment. More>>

A man mows in the snow and a dog bowl catches a house on fire Video included

A mayor mows his lawn in the snow and a dog bowl starts a house on fire---today's most interesting Wake Up Wisconsin videos. More>>

Melinda's Garden Moment: Coloring your spring garden

Combining colors in your garden can be overwhelming, but with a little help you can have a creative outdoor masterpiece of your own. More>>

Burgers & Brew: supporting local farms in WI

Tickets are on sale now for the 6th Annual Burgers and Brew event in early June. More>>

Fitness expert talks about spring workout routines

Spring is officially here and it can be hard to cram a workout into your routine after a long day.

 
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UW Carbone Cancer Center's Pedaling for Pancreas bike ride

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most deadly cancer nationally and its incidence is rising according to the American Cancer Association. More>>

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