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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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 12 viral eats only found in Wisconsin

    Plus: Wisconsin scam survivor turns loss into law Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked if anyone had any crazy storm experiences. This is what one reader had to say: “Dodged a bullet driving from Stevens Point to Wausau on Friday around 4 p.m., where a tornado touched down…


  • Can’t-miss events this week in Wisconsin

    Plus: How Rep. Phelps is trying to work for the people. Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. It’s the start of a new week, and hopefully the crazy weather has calmed down. On Friday, seven tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service. I hope you all…


  • We were on a break, Rachel!

    But still: Where does Up North begin? Share with a friend Hello! I suppose making “Friends” references shows off my advanced age now, doesn’t it? Well, welcome to the club! This is just a reminder that our newsletter is on a little hiatus. The April election is done. Activity is just starting to ramp up…