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WI’s dust bowl changed farming forever
Plus: What’s happening with American cheese? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Tuesday! Thanks for starting your week with me. I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. Personally, I went down to Chicago to visit some friends and watch the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. If…
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Satisfy your sweet tooth at these WI candy shops
Plus: Why WI seniors are losing money to AI scams Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! It’s Labor Day weekend, which means the (unofficial) end of summer. Personally, I had an amazing summer! Some of my highlights include going to Italy with my family, visiting my friends and seeing a…
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8 early-fall adventures to enjoy in WI
Plus: Don’t miss these WI weekend events Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Even though it’s September, it sure doesn’t feel like fall yet. One of the best parts of fall is the cooler weather. And I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of the heat. Arguably my favorite part…
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Here’s how WI keeps elections secure
Plus: Van Orden and Tiffany voted for this cut Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. As I mentioned last week, our Voter Hub is live! Our goal is always to keep you as informed as possible, with free and accessible reporting. This Voter Hub has everything you need to know…
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Meta settlement could mean millions for WI
Plus: What to know for WI’s fall weather Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. It’s officially September! As much as I love summer, I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures, football, and the fall colors. In other news, on Friday I asked about your thoughts on the best album of all time,…
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What’s worth checking out in WI this week
Plus: What’s the coolest thing made in WI? Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us. I just got back from a trip to Colorado, and I had such a great time. My boyfriend and I went to a concert at Red Rocks,…
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How to be a poll worker in WI
Plus: Van Orden uses AI deepfakes against Cooke Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. As I mentioned earlier this week, I’m headed to Colorado this weekend with my boyfriend. During our time there, we’ll be heading to Red Rocks to see the band Goose. I can’t wait! And thank you to everyone…
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Racing fans, here’s who to watch in Milwaukee
Plus: The unique world record set in WI Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I hope everyone’s been having a good week so far! Earlier this month, Forbes released America’s Best Employers By State. This is the eighth annual list. Forbes partnered with Statista and surveyed over 245,000 employees across the nation…
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Keep your eye on these key races in WI
Plus: We’re making voting easier Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. With our state’s primary election wrapped up and the general election fast approaching, midterm season is in full swing. Midterm elections take place halfway through the presidential term. In this year’s midterms, Wisconsin will vote on a governor, lieutenant…
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Will Trump ties flip this WI district?
Plus: What’s the coolest thing made in WI? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I asked you all where you consider “Up North” to be, and I got a range of responses. Here’s what I heard: “I’m from Fond du Lac and to me, ‘up north’ (or in the local parlance,…
