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‘Tis the season of giving, Wisconsin!
Plus: How to keep yourself warm this winter Support Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. ‘Tis the season of giving! In our state, there’s no shortage of ways to give back. Whether that’s volunteering at a local food pantry, helping shovel your neighbor’s driveway, or anything in between. During the holiday season, my family and…
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Best holiday dishes, according to readers
Plus: How this federal cut is impacting Wisconsin Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. The cold has arrived, and it seems like it’s here to stay. I love being outside, especially skiing in the winter, but sometimes it’s just too cold. I don’t mind braving the cold most of the time,…
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Robin Vos 1, women’s health 0
ALSO: Wisconsin farmers face double-whammy Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, November 23, 2025 Note: We will not publish a newsletter next Sunday. You might be served an extra helping of politics with your Thanksgiving dinner companions, so we’re taking a week off and we’ll be back on Dec. 7. I want…
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We asked, you answered: Where to get the best fish fry in WI
Plus: Badger State Buzz is coming your way Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone for all of the responses for our Locals Love section! I love hearing all of your recommendations. Reminder: We will not have a newsletter next Thursday or Friday. For our Locals Love section…
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A participation trophy Congress?
ALSO: Removing drop boxes is not reform Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, November 16, 2025 There’s a lot that’s already been said about the “deal” to end the government shutdown. Instead of sharing 1,000 words rehashing its failings, allow me to share a picture instead (below) — one that captures how…
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🍨 Where Wisconsinites go for the perfect scoop
Plus: Will resumed soybean imports be enough for WI farmers? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. The Wisconsin cold is upon us, and I don’t know about you, but I welcome it with open arms. I prefer the cold. I feel that it’s part of what makes Wisconsin special! The fall colors are…
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Here’s what we learned on Tuesday
Also: Legalize pot in Wisconsin already? Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, November 9, 2025 🗳️ What did last week’s elections around the country really mean? 💵 It’s truly not complicated. The buzzword is “affordability,” but it’s not solely about inflation. It’s about choices — the ones made in Washington, DC and…
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Where to find Wisconsin’s best cheese curds according to our readers
Plus: What new wolf hunting rules took effect in Wisconsin? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone who sent in the best cheese curds for our Locals Love section! I love hearing all of your recommendations. It’s great to see how passionate Wisconsinites are about their curds! I…
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Evers declares emergency over Trump’s SNAP cutoff
Also: Van Orden on not ‘deserving’ to be in majority Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, November 2, 2025 The newest Marquette Poll doesn’t feature any big surprises. It’s still way too early for most people to have a favorite candidate in the 2026 elections for governor and state Supreme Court. But…
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How Wisconsinites make Halloween their own
Plus: How federal cuts are impacting rural Wisconsin Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Halloween! Did you know Halloween originated about 2,000 years ago during the Celtic festival of Samhain? The holiday marked the end of summer and harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. During that time, winter was often…
