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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…
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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…
