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This is the coolest thing in Wisconsin...

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is running its Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest. Check out the Vote this week for what you think is the coolest thing in Wisconsin.

mushroom gin

What would you put in a mushroom gin cocktail? | Photo by Sturgeon Spirits

The Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce invites Wisconsinites to vote for the “Coolest Thing in Wisconsin” by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 — one vote allowed per day.

The top 16 products will proceed to a tournament-style bracket.

Here are our top picks:

Mushroom Gin | Sturgeon Spirits - Oshkosh
City Editor Ally here. I love mushrooms, and I love gin — a salty umami cocktail sounds pretty good to me.

100% Recycled Water Bottle Clothing | EcoEvie - Milwaukee
With the help of her mother, 13-year-old Evie Mutsch created this eco-friendly clothing company that benefits endangered animal conservation groups.

Jolly Good Soda | Krier Foods - Random Lake
A nostalgic favorite of many Wisconsinites. Flavors range from Root Beer and Orange to more unique options like Sour Pow’r and Blue Raspberry.

Carmex Lip Balm | Carma Labs - Franklin
Check your purse. We’re willing to bet a few of you have a tube of Carmex with you right now, as you’re reading this.

Jukebox Bowl-O-Rama | G-Tek LLC dba Fun Company - New Lisbon
Part jukebox, part classic arcade game.

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