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Where your kids can help you save money in WI
Plus: Get out and about in Wisconsin this week Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy first week of May! Today is the start of Teacher Appreciation Week, which hits especially close to home for me with a 5th grade teacher for a mom. This week honors educators’ essential role in…
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Are these the best burger spots in Wisconsin?
Plus: What to know about the next Farm Bill Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! We’ve got some fun things to cover, let’s jump in! To start, today is May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. This day commemorates the historic struggle for an eight-hour workday and the broader…
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Your table at the Supper Club Statehouse is ready
Welcome to our new Thursday newsletter Share with a friend Welcome to our new supper club, a perfect destination for Thursday evening conversations about what’s happening around Wisconsin. In the 6+ years since I helped start UpNorthNews, we have frequently used a supper club analogy when asked to describe the way we want to…
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Satisfy your sweet tooth at a WI candy store
Plus: Why some voters will be in a new state Senate district Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Earlier this week, I shared some of the songs on my current music rotation and asked what you’re listening to. This is what you shared: “‘Brighter Days’ by JJ Grey & Mofro; ‘Better…
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Meet the candidate: Fred Clark’s campaign for US Congress
Plus: This WI lawmaker missed a quarter of his meetings Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’ve got a lot going on in our state. Let’s get into it! To start, we’re still keeping an eye on the gas prices around Wisconsin. As of April 28, the state average is at…
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Your guide to cherry picking across Wisconsin
Plus: Where’s this Wisconsin lawmaker? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’re officially into the depths of spring, and I’ve got a new music rotation. Here’s what I’m listening to at the moment: 🎵 Spring by Saint Etienne 🎵 Carry On by Jungle 🎵 Summer Soft by Stevie Wonder 🎵 On & On by The Marcus King…
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23 Wisconsin sayings that just make sense here
Plus: Wisconsin’s rise as a dairy powerhouse Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us. I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend. Personally, I spent my weekend with a former college roommates who lives in Colorado, and it was so great to get…
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We’re moving! So long, Sundays.
Come join us Thursday Share with a friend Hello and goodbye… and hello! We know. It feels weird to be moving away. But it’s just down the road a little bit. As Wisconsin politics gets busier, we need to get you the latest headlines a little faster. So we’re moving to Thursdays — and we…
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Craving a treat? Wisconsin candy shops locals love
Plus: What are animal activists protesting at the Capitol? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! Earlier this week, I asked to hear about what plans you had for Earth Day. Here’s what you shared: “I recycle & every day I look at my bag of recycling & am glad all…
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9 ways to go green this Earth Day in WI
Plus: Your voice matters, and here’s how to use it Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Earth Day! First held on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action to environmental protection. We’ll be taking a closer look at some ways you can get involved…
