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Lou Malnati's remains the gold standard for Chicago deep dish. Their buttery, flaky crust, generous portions of Wisconsin mozzarella, and signature sweet tomato sauce create a consistently delicious and satisfying experience. The lean sausage is a defining characteristic, and the crust's ability to...
Sheepshead is an American trick-taking card game derived from the German Schafkopf, notably played by Wisconsin communities with a unique five-player format.
Culver's Frozen Custard is a signature dessert served at the fast-food restaurant chain Culver's, founded in Sauk City, Wisconsin, in 1984.
Andy's Frozen Custard is a large American dessert chain specializing in concrete treats, which was founded in Osage Beach, Missouri, in 1986.
Hasenpfeffer is a trick-taking card game played primarily in the United States that operates as a complex variant of Euchre utilizing a 24-card deck.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is an American fast-casual restaurant chain founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 2002, known for its custard.
Minnesota Whist is an American partnership card game where teams secretly attempt to either win the most tricks or deliberately lose the most tricks.
Mabie Bros. Circus was an American travelling circus operated by brothers E.F. and Jeremiah Mabie during the 1840s–1860s, counted among the prominent overland wagon shows of its era.
Wild rice soup is a creamy comfort food popular in Minnesota, featuring the state grain of harvested aquatic grass, often combined with mushrooms and chicken.
Smoked cottage ham is a boneless cut from the pork shoulder butt that is cured and smoked, historically serving as a staple ingredient for traditional boiled dinners in Cincinnati, Ohio.
