Newsletters
-
Football-shaped, cheese-infused chicken nuggets, anyone? 🏈
Plus: Chippewa Falls hosts its first-ever BBQ fest Share with a friend Good morning! Here’s something new to put on your weekend calendar: Chippewa Falls is hosting its first-ever BBQ fest this Saturday at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and admission is free! The…
-
Honor those who made Labor Day possible
Also: JD Vance wants you to be very afraid Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, August 31, 2025 🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day! And we mean that sincerely because it’s a holiday that didn’t appear by happenstance. 🌅 Summer is bookended by Memorial Day and Labor Day. It doesn’t seem that terribly long…
-
Wisconsin restaurants that went all in on their themes 🐐
Plus: The newest employee in this county medical examiner’s office? A goldendoodle. Share with a friend Good morning! If you’re looking for a wholesome way to enjoy the last stretch of summer, Deerfield has you covered this weekend. The Blooms on the Farm: Blooms, Brews, and Babies event is back, combining some of…
-
Breaking: Fake electors cases drag on
Also: Putin wants to limit Wisconsin’s voting options Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, August 24, 2025 📡 There’s a lot to appreciate about how we can get all kinds of information from the “world wide web,” but what if you need something that’s not quite so global — like local news?…
-
The surprising stories behind Wisconsin shipwrecks ⚓
Plus: The legendary Milwaukee Mile roars back to life Share with a friend Good morning! If you’re looking for some high-octane excitement this weekend, the largest city in Wisconsin has just the ticket. The legendary Milwaukee Mile will roar back to life with the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 Weekend, bringing INDYCAR racing to…
-
A Wild West gun idea from a gov candidate
Also: Will removing a ballot drop box go unpunished? Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, August 17, 2025 As much as I’d like to stay focused on consistently positive themes, like free Brewers burgers at George Webb’s or Taylor Swift plugging her new album on her boyfriend’s podcast, we also have to…
-
🍔 Brewers’ hot streak is a win for us all
Plus: Find out where these famous people are buried across Wisconsin Share with a friend Good morning! If you’re looking for a relaxing (and delicious) Wisconsin summer excursion, consider taking a weekend bike ride or drive along the Driftless Area Wine and Cheese Trail. This path winds through the scenic rolling hills and…
-
Delete your account, Derrick Van Orden
Also: Berrien is burying his Trump criticism Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, August 10, 2025 There’s so much noise about election integrity these days — usually accompanied by false claims about discrepancies — that it’s deeply refreshing to cast a spotlight on a news story you probably missed, because it was…
-
🎡 Wisconsin State Fair ranked among the best (of course)
Plus: We’ve got the perfect trail recommendation for any hiker Share with a friend Good morning! When I think of Wisconsin, I think of my home in the Fox Valley. I grew up in Neenah, and local events in the small Wisconsin city have always had a special place in my heart. Here…
-
Who is Sara Rodriguez?
Also: Corrupt cartography in Texas Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! We are almost a year away from the 2026 primary election—a bigger than normal August primary because it will determine the two main candidates who will face off to be Wisconsin’s next governor. While election cycles don’t have an official starting date, it…
