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Where does ‘up north’ actually start in Wisconsin?
Plus: Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks’ coach Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve got a lot to catch up on in our state. Let’s get into it! To start, UW-Madison Athletic Director, Chris McIntosh, announced on Sunday that he is stepping down from his role and taking a job…
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What’s buzzing in Wisconsin this week?
Plus: What was Wisconsin’s latest voter turnout like? Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. As you all know, I headed to the Brewers game on Saturday where the crew unfortunately lost 1-3 against the Washington Nationals. Go Brewers! (Ellie Bourdo / UpNorthNews)…
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Confidence? Yes! Complacency? No way.
Also: Where does Up North begin? Share with a friend Good morning! Let’s start with a heads-up that this weekly political newsletter is about to take the next couple of weeks off — which shouldn’t be a surprise at the end of an election cycle. Even the most devoted news nerds and political…
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Catch a concert at one of these reader-approved venues
Plus: The Michelin Guide is headed to Milwaukee Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! I hope everyone has been taking advantage of the warmer weather. I plan to do that by heading to the Brewers game tomorrow. Yesterday, I asked to hear about some of your favorite tailgate traditions. This…
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How Wisconsin voted on school referendums
Plus: Taylor wins Supreme Court seat. Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’re almost to the weekend! Do you have any fun plans? On Saturday, I’m headed to the Brewer game for my good friend’s birthday. While I’m excited to watch the Brew Crew play, I’m mostly looking forward to tailgating…
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Civic Check-In: The court that shapes Wisconsin law
Plus: How One law center is rising help immigrant communities Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. I hope everyone got out and voted yesterday! Our spring elections have a large impact on the daily lives of Wisconsinites. One thing on the ballot was a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, which we’ll…
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Election Day 101: What to know before the polls
Plus: TK Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Today is Election Day in Wisconsin, so let’s jump into everything you need to know! To start, it’s important to make a plan to vote. Here are some reminders before you head to the polls: Check your voter registration: Make sure your name…
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Wisconsin’s 3 pay-what-you-can cafes and how they work
Plus: How this food pantry supports Latino families. Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! I hope that those that celebrate had a lovely Easter. Growing up, my family and I would always dye Easter eggs, have egg hunts with the neighborhood kids, and finding a basket full of…
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Protect your puzzle pieces!
Also: Junket? Junk it! Share with a friend Good morning! We are not seeing nearly as much political spending on this year’s Wisconsin Supreme Court race as we have in past years because ideological control of the court is not at stake this year, but don’t think for a moment that this means…
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Lakeside dining you can’t miss in Wisconsin
Plus: Badgers back at Frozen Four after 16 years Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked for some of your favorite concerts you’ve been to, and I got some great responses! Here’s what you said: “Queen at the Dane Cty. Colosseum in 1978, on the Jazz album tour. Nobody…
