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  • What vouchers really mean for WI schools

    Plus: Wisconsin weekend news roundup Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked how you all spent your Fourth of July weekend. Here’s what you said: “Traveled to Michigan from Milwaukee driving through epic storms. Spent Saturday enjoying reuniting with my 4 brothers and families, including Steve, the eldest, who…


  • Add these Wisconsin events to your calendar

    Plus: What the end of Child Care Counts means for Wisconsin Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed their Fourth of July weekend. Personally, I spent the weekend relaxing on the lake with family and friends, and, of course, watching the fireworks. What did you…


  • Let’s cure those those Bicentennial blues

    Also: Top Assembly races Share with a friend   If we were sitting on barstools after dinner, waiting for our Grasshoppers (recipe and tutorial by Charlie Berens), and tried to ask someone nearby how they feel about the semiquincentennial, you might be met with some confusion.  It doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, does it?…


  • Ready to pitch a tent, Wisconsin? Here’s where to go

    Plus: Are the Packers at risk? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. It looks like this heat wave will continue through the Fourth of July weekend. I hope everyone is staying safe! Earlier this week, I asked about your plans for celebrating America’s 250th. Here’s what you said: “Our tiny village…


  • Being a good neighbor, the Wisconsin way

    Plus: Tom Tiffany’s reputation with affordability Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. I hope everyone’s continuing to stay cool and safe during this extreme heatwave. Personally, I do not enjoy the heat. I’m a true Wisconsinite and I much prefer the cold. A heat wave like this is my idea…


  • Your perfect Dells getaway starts here

    Plus: This businesses have deep ties to WI Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked what you’ve got going on for the Fourth of July weekend. Here’s what one of readers had to say: “Spending the weekend with friends at their camp ground. Eating, watching fire works, playing games…


  • Your 4th of July weekend in WI starts here

    Plus: A new rule added to WI high school basketball Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Personally, I made my way over to the Summerfest grounds to see the Marcus King Band and Little Feat. Both were great! Have you been to…


  • Burger joints our readers can’t get enough of

    Plus: How student loan changes may affect Wisconsinites Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! I hope you’ve enjoyed your week. After returning from my trip, it’s been nice to get back into the swing of things and enjoy Wisconsin’s summer offerings. Speaking of which, this weekend I’m headed to…


  • Is ‘democratic socialist’ a good or bad label?

    Also: Can consumers afford Tom Tiffany? Share with a friend 👆🏻 Click above if this newsletter gets cut off by your email program!   It’s always nice to be reminded that there are still some nice people in the sports world who didn’t let becoming rich and famous turn them into jerks. In Wisconsin alone…


  • We found the spot for your next brew in WI

    Plus: About the Mohican history in Wisconsin Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. As I mentioned yesterday, I’m back from my travels, and we’re back to our regular schedule. I had the most amazing time in Italy. My mom, dad, brother, and I started our journey in Venice, then we made…