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  • Keep your eye on these key races in WI

    Plus: We’re making voting easier Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. With our state’s primary election wrapped up and the general election fast approaching, midterm season is in full swing. Midterm elections take place halfway through the presidential term. In this year’s midterms, Wisconsin will vote on a governor, lieutenant…


  • Will Trump ties flip this WI district?

    Plus: What’s the coolest thing made in WI? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I asked you all where you consider “Up North” to be, and I got a range of responses. Here’s what I heard: “I’m from Fond du Lac and to me, ‘up north’ (or in the local parlance,…


  • WI events you won’t want to miss this week

    Plus: What these funding lags mean for rural WI Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us. This weekend, I enjoyed some time up in Townsend with around 20 of my close friends. We relaxed on the lake, played yard games, and had…


  • The WI small businesses our readers love

    Plus: This might be the most flippable seat in the state Senate Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve talked a lot about card games this week, and I got even more responses about games I should try: “Surely someone mentioned sheepshead,  the ‘unofficial state card game of Wisconsin.’ I learned…


  • Don’t be angry at this week’s survey question!

    Also: Republicans in disarray Share with a friend   It’s a quiet time of year in the supper clubs. Folks are out on the lake and doing other fun summer things. A few Brewers fans come in on days like these when there’s a matinee game. And what a game today! The Brewers beat Seattle,…


  • 7 Black-owned restaurants you need to try

    Plus: Add these events to your weekend plans Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. While summer might be coming to a close for some, mine is just ramping up. Last weekend, my family and I headed up north to Minocqua for our annual trip. We spent most of our time relaxing…


  • Here’s your recap from WI’s primary election

    Plus: What the newest poll shows for WI’s gubernatorial race Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. As we all know by now, last week was Wisconsin’s primary election, and there was a lot to watch. Here’s a quick recap of some major things that happened. First and foremost, Milwaukee County…


  • The WI candidate who voted in two states

    Plus: What was voter turnout in WI’s primary? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Last week, I mentioned how much I enjoy playing cards, and I asked to hear about the card games you all enjoy. Here’s what you said: “I love to play euchre and cribbage but when we get…


  • 9 classic WI diners to add to your road trip

    Plus: Ridglan Farms close as final beagles go to rescue group Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us. This weekend, I headed up north to Minocqua with my family. We enjoyed relaxing at the cabin, swimming in the lake, fishing, and all…


  • WI dive bars our readers swear by

    Plus: How the WI State Fair sparks romance Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! It’s been quite the week. This weekend, I’m headed to Minocqua to spend a weekend at the cabin with my family. It’s one of my favorite annual summer trips! We spend our time boating, fishing, swimming,…