Kristine Cummings

What Language Do They Speak In Wisconsin?

Data from the American Community Survey (2009-2013) indicate that there are well over 30 different languages spoken as native tongues in communities across our state, but the population of present-day Wisconsin remains overwhelmingly monolingual and English-speaking. What languages are most spoken in Wisconsin? In Wisconsin, English and Spanish are the two most commonly spoken languages. …

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How Big Was The Tornado That Hit Tuscaloosa Alabama?

5:17 a.m., EF-3, 155 mph winds, Coaling. Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties, 20.26-mile track. 5:18 a.m., EF-3, 140 mph winds, Parrish-Cordova. Walker County, 40 injuries, 18.90-mile track (first of two tornadoes that would hit this area. What category was the Tuscaloosa tornado? EF-4 tornadoFor example, on April 27, 2011, a long-track, violent EF-4 tornado swept through …

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What Is The Weirdest Town Name In Wisconsin?

The 25 weirdest Wisconsin town names Arkansaw (Pepin County) Arkansaw, Wis. Avalanche (Vernon County) Bluff Siding (Buffalo County) Bosstown (Richland County) Cleghorn (Eau Claire County) Dairyland (Douglas County) Disco (Jackson County) Embarrass (Waupaca County) What is the weirdest town name? Anyway, for a more digestible view of the weirdest town names across the country, we’ve …

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