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  • 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,…


  • Don’t ‘4th & 26’ this election!

    The Crowley-Tiffany matchup Share with a friend   Around here, you don’t leave your barstool until the final whistle. The game can change in an instant. You need an example of what I’m talking about? Here you go: “4th and 26.” I’m sorry. I know you weren’t expecting a painful gut punch memory from a…


  • 8 Wisconsin food halls worth a visit

    Plus: Packers season is on the horizon Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Tuesday’s election was definitely one to watch. In an extremely tight race, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Rep. Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary for governor. Crowley, Hong, and other Democrats attended a unity brunch on Wednesday…


  • Here’s who won Wisconsin’s primary

    Plus: What to know ahead of the Nov. 3 general election Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. I hope everyone got out and voted yesterday. The results are finally in: 🗳 Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. The independent firm Decision Desk HQ called the…