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9 WI towns that belong in a storybook
Plus: How are younger generations navigating the online world? Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us. On Friday, we had a poll asking to hear about your favorite style of pizza. To my surprise, most of you chose thin crust. I’m a…
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Did ‘Bar Rescue’ save these WI bars?
Plus: How to take action in WI this week Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve been talking a lot about Old Fashioneds this week, and some of our readers had some more thoughts on the topic: “The Fork in the Road in Mukwonago makes a peanut butter old fashioned with…
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Can we talk? The power of canvassing
Also: Dems beating up other Dems Share with a friend At a good supper club, the bartender and servers will expect and enforce a certain level of civility. It’s safe to say most of us use some “swears” in our daily conversation, but gratuitous cussing will get you a raised eyebrow and a reminder…
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The viral desserts taking WI by storm
Plus: How do our readers like an Old Fashioned? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Earlier this week I asked to hear about the unique ways you all enjoy your Old Fashioneds. Here’s what I heard: “My sister in law makes them with Patron Gold tequila. They’re delicious!” — Mike and Connie…
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WI’s primary is less than one week away
Plus: Who’s leading in the polls? Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’ve been talking about it a lot recently, but we’re officially less than a week away from Wisconsin’s primary election. On Aug. 11, Wisconsin voters will determine who will be the Democratic candidate for governor against the presumptive…
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Your ultimate 2026 WI State Fair guide
Plus: Our readers like this in their Old Fashioned Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I wanted to hear about your Old Fashioned preferences, and I got some interesting responses. In our poll, the majority of you said you prefer an Old Fashioned sweet, which I am aligned with. However,…
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Your Wisconsin events calendar is here
Plus: Mandela Barnes suspends campaign for WI governor Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. It’s officially August! While I’m not wishing the summer away, I am, in all honesty, looking forward to fall. I’m excited for cooler temperatures, fall colors, and most importantly, football season. Switching gears, on Friday I…
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Are these the best cheese curds in WI?
Plus: This Milwaukee bar is one of the best in the US Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday we talked about ice cream, and I wanted to hear about your favorite flavors. In the poll we shared, the majority of our audience chose “other.” Here are some favorite flavors that…
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BREAKING: Mandela Barnes drops out
Also: Define “rich” for tax hikes Share with a friend We’re late for supper! But it’s been that kind of a day, with big breaking news from the governor’s race. Besides, how many people really notice if a 6:00 p.m. newsletter is late — besides the guy who used to anchor the 6:00 news?!…
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New numbers are in for WI’s governor race
Plus: What happened at the Democratic primary debate? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Summer in Wisconsin calls for ice cream. I’ve got quite the sweet tooth, and a scoop is my favorite way to cool down in the heat. Living in the Dairy State, there’s no shortage of places to…
