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Wisconsin on the Olympic stage
Plus: Insurance is unaffordable for these Wisconsinites Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! Here’s what’s been on our radar around Wisconsin this week. Everytown for Gun Safety released its 2026 state gun law rankings, placing Wisconsin at #22. Our gun violence rate matches the national average, but Black residents are…
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Van Orden’s free pass was not a change of heart
Plus our new 2026 action calendar Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, January 11, 2026 It’s been a week. Heck, only 11 days in, it’s been quite a year already. 😞 Just this week we’ve seen the tragedy of an ICE agent killing a mom in Minneapolis, the president invading…
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Satisfy your sweet tooth at these Wisconsin bakeries
Plus: Immigrant advocates speak out after ICE agent kills Minnesota woman Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Earlier this week, I asked to hear about some of your new year’s resolutions. Here’s what you sent in: “This year I will eat seafood at least once per week, spend 10 minutes in nature daily,…
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A Wisconsin view of Trump’s war in Venezuela
Also: Your first 2026 election guide Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, January 4, 2026 🎉 Our original plan for this morning was to offer a simple “Happy New Year” and get into the details of what Wisconsin voters will be asked to decide in 2026. But this weekend’s events in Venezuela…
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The power of pardons: good and bad
ALSO: Top stories of 2025 Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, December 28, 2025 📆 It’s “look back/look ahead” season. This week, we’re reflecting on the top stories of 2025. See if there are some you’ve already forgotten about — which is understandable, what a long year this has been. Next week,…
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Is the Wisconsin economy A+++++?
ALSO: No Hovde for Governor Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, December 21, 2025 💙 Please allow me this personal note to thank everyone who sent in their well-wishes on the final day of our morning radio show. My sadness at closing this particular chapter was definitely lightened by the many kind…
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Traveling for the holidays? What Wisconsin travelers should know
Plus: How Wisconsin seniors are reshaping the future Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I want to start by giving a big thank you to our readers who donated during our fundraising campaign! We surpassed our goal because of your awesome support. 💙 Yesterday, I asked about your family’s holiday traditions. Here’s…
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Ron Johnson raised your healthcare costs
ALSO: Sean Duffy’s odd December Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, December 14, 2025 Wisconsin’s Sean Duffy has had an odd December. When President Trump called affordability a “hoax,” his Secretary of Transportation was standing right behind him. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Days later, when asked specifically about bringing down high costs in…
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Wisconsin’s best supper clubs, according to our readers
Plus: What is impacting schools in rural communities? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely feeling the holiday spirit! The holiday lights are hung, the snow keeps falling, and the cold is here to stay. Some of my favorite things to do during the winter months…
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Mandela makes his move
ALSO: Fake quote from conservative justice Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, December 7, 2025 As we say a lot in this space, thank you for wanting to stay updated on the latest political headlines from around Wisconsin — but it’s also nice to remember that not every weighty matter in our…
