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  • It’s patio season! Here’s where to go in WI.

    Plus: This WI abortion clinic won’t back down Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! I hope everyone stayed safe during the storms that swept across the state the last few days, and that you enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend. As I mentioned, I’m headed out of town and crossing the…


  • What happens at a state political convention?

    Also: The best smells of Wisconsin Share with a friend 👆🏻 Click above if this newsletter gets cut off by your email program!   You could call it an example of “game recognize game” this weekend when the author of your Thursday supper club-themed newsletter visits the dark and cozy confines of The Tornado Room,…


  • Celebrate Pride Month the Wisconsin way

    Plus: Tiffany says some Jan. 6 rioters deserve payouts Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I’ve been asking to hear your book recommendations over the past few days. Here’s what you all have shared: “Theo of Golden. Excellent!” — Gail P. “I have been on a major Hailey Edwards kick, she…


  • How to fight back against corruption in WI

    Plus: Meet the candidates for WI’s 17th Senate District Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’ve got a lot going on in our state, so let’s jump in. First, President Donald Trump visited Chippewa County in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District last Friday. This is one of the most competitive congressional districts…


  • 47 free outdoor screenings across Wisconsin

    Plus: President Trump’s Wisconsin visit Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Although the warm weather is staying, we’re now headed into storm season. As I’ve mentioned before, my brother is a storm chaser, and he’s got you covered on anything you need to know about Wisconsin weather. Be sure to follow…


  • Save your money at these outdoor WI concerts

    Plus: The horror movie with WI ties Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy start of a new week! On Friday, I asked for some book recommendations to add to my summer reading list, and this is what you all shared: “I just finished ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans. It…


  • 🏕️ Grab your tent and head to these WI campgrounds

    Plus: Pinball ‘Super Bowl’ comes to Wisconsin Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! Yesterday, I asked how you all are enjoying the warm weather. This is what one reader shared: “Reading on my patio is my favorite warm weather activity.” — Polly B. I agree, Polly, that this is…


  • Dems need this seat to win the Senate

    Also: What’s a jungle primary? Share with a friend 👆🏻 Click above if this newsletter gets cut off by your email program!   🍴 We have a family member coming to visit tonight and I’m certain that once we discuss the Brewers’ loss this afternoon to the Giants (12-9), we’ll get to talking about the…


  • How to unleash your inner child in Wisconsin

    Plus: What sources say about Tiffany and rural hospitals Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Who else is loving this warm weather? It officially feels like summer, which is saying something for Wisconsin. Because our state’s weather is so unpredictable, I don’t trust the temperatures to actually stay warm until this…


  • Your Wisconsin election prep starts here

    Plus: Barnes’ proposal to prevent AI gouging Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. As always, we’ve got a lot to cover today. Let’s jump in. First, we’re still keeping an eye on gas prices around Wisconsin, and they seem to be dropping. As of June 2, the state average is…