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Watch our interviews with the candidates for governor
Also: Should we get to vote on voucher school spending? Share with a friend 🥃 It’s Thursday evening… time to saunter into the main dining room with that first beverage in hand, slide into a booth, and share what we know. 🚪 The candidates of summer and fall are spending their springtime knocking on…
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This Wisconsin bookmobile’s got your next read
Plus: The storms that hit WI this year Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. The warm weather is back, and hopefully here to stay! I’ve been taking advantage of the nice temps by getting back outside and running! Here’s a view of the Menomonee River from my run the other day:…
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Meet the candidate: Hermening’s run for Congress
Plus: Wisconsinites want AI surveillance cameras out Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’re still talking about those gas prices. Last week, I asked to hear about what you’re seeing at the pump, and this is what you shared: “Here in Wautoma we are at $3.99, I’m sure $4.something is…
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Wisconsin beagles rescued by plane
Plus: How this WI law is filling labor gaps Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. As I mentioned last week, I moved to the Milwaukee area this weekend, and I asked for your recommendations. Thank you to everyone who shared! Are there any other places I should check out? Let me know!…
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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…
