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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
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Report ranks Wisconsin as the fourth-best state to live in the entire U.S.
(WFRV) – In a new report from WalletHub, experts compared all 50 states to decide which is the best to live in, and Wisconsinites can brag and cheer as their beloved Dairyland State ranked quite high. WalletHub determined that Wisconsin is the No. 4 best state to live in nationwide, just ahead of its neighbor, Minnesota and behind New Jersey at No. 3. Cana Island Lighthouse in Door County provides update on storm recovery There were five major categories that states were scored on, with Wisconsin's respective ranking listed in bold. Affordability (30) Economy (12) Education & Health (9) Quality of Life (12) Safety (8) The categories were filled with a total of 51 sub-scores, combining each category into 20 points to create the full rankings. Categories were scored with multiple weights on the sub-scores, as some were emphasized heavily, according to the WalletHub report. Affordability's major scorre was cost of living, which had the highest weight and median annual property taxes. Economic scores were mostly balanced, but the median debt per median earnings were the most crucial in the ranking, with a triple weight. In terms of education and health rankings, the largest factors were high school graduation rate and the share of obese adults. Quality of life had multiple scores that were either double or triple weighted: Access to Public Transportation – Double Traffic Congestion – Double Restaurants per Capita – Double Fitness Centers per Capita – Double Weather – Triple Packers GM: QB Jordan Love dealing with thumb injury The final category, safety, was scored with violent-crime rates, propert-crime rates, traffic-related deaths per capita and total number of law enforcement employees per capita. Much of the data was taken from the United States Census Bureau and several other agencies. Click the following link to see the full list and to learn more about the report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wisconsin State Fair releases Cream Puff lineup with chocolate flavor & contests
(WFRV) – The Wisconsin State Fair is on the horizon, and now, attendees can plan for their choice of iconic Cream Puffs during the annual 11-day celebration of the Dairyland State. Officials from the Wisconsin State Fair revealed the lineup of the beloved sweet staples of the event, with the usual return of Original Cream Puffs and some additional flavors. Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport adds several flights for Packers games, including one against Steelers Chocolate Cream Puffs will be available on the menu for the entirety of the Wisconsin State Fair, alongside Celebration Strawberry Cream Puffs. In addition, there are some Cream Puff-themed events this year. Celebrity Cream Puff Eating Competition – On August 7, the annual contest features various Wisconsin personalities who will compete for the crown in a quick and high-intensity competition. Cream Puff Lovin' Celebration – On the second-to-last day of the Wisconsin State Fair, attendees will be able to compete on-stage in a 'Fairgoer' Cream Puff Eating Competition. Door County business owner wins SUV on 'The Price is Right' Also, from Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, those who want more Cream Puffs can pick up orders from the State Fair's drive-thru for at-home sweetness. The 2025 Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on July 31, wrapping up on August 10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
