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  • 47 free outdoor screenings across Wisconsin

    Plus: President Trump’s Wisconsin visit Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Although the warm weather is staying, we’re now headed into storm season. As I’ve mentioned before, my brother is a storm chaser, and he’s got you covered on anything you need to know about Wisconsin weather. Be sure to follow…


  • Save your money at these outdoor WI concerts

    Plus: The horror movie with WI ties Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy start of a new week! On Friday, I asked for some book recommendations to add to my summer reading list, and this is what you all shared: “I just finished ‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans. It…


  • 🏕️ Grab your tent and head to these WI campgrounds

    Plus: Pinball ‘Super Bowl’ comes to Wisconsin Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! Yesterday, I asked how you all are enjoying the warm weather. This is what one reader shared: “Reading on my patio is my favorite warm weather activity.” — Polly B. I agree, Polly, that this is…


  • How to unleash your inner child in Wisconsin

    Plus: What sources say about Tiffany and rural hospitals Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Who else is loving this warm weather? It officially feels like summer, which is saying something for Wisconsin. Because our state’s weather is so unpredictable, I don’t trust the temperatures to actually stay warm until this…


  • Your Wisconsin election prep starts here

    Plus: Barnes’ proposal to prevent AI gouging Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. As always, we’ve got a lot to cover today. Let’s jump in. First, we’re still keeping an eye on gas prices around Wisconsin, and they seem to be dropping. As of June 2, the state average is…


  • Don’t miss these WI State Fair deals

    Plus: Tiffany sides with Trump on SNAP Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve got some fun things to cover. Let’s get into it. First, in case you missed it, the second episode of our series, What’s Brewing in Wisconsin, is out now! I spoke with the owner of La Finca Coffee…


  • Your ultimate guide to Pride in WI

    Plus: Where to find fireflies in WI Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy first day of June! I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend taking advantage of the warm weather. To start, happy Pride Month! The month of June is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the culture and contributions…


  • Relax at these reader-approved WI beaches

    Plus: The newest attractions at the WI Dells Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! Yesterday, I asked about what’s in your current music rotation. Here’s what you said: “‘La Llorona’ by Silvia Rivera.” — Rick K. “An old reliable, Steely Dan ‘Aja’ album.” — Gary G. “Basically the only music…


  • What $1K rent really gets you in Wisconsin

    Plus: Your gubernatorial candidate roundup Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. It’s another new season in Wisconsin, which means another new playlist. Here’s what’s been in my music rotation: 🎵 “The Wave” by Jungle 🎵 “Mountain Top” by Rio Kosta 🎵 “White Noise” by Disclosure 🎵 “Love You Anyway” by The…


  • Meet the candidate: Cooke’s run for Congress

    Plus: What’s next for data center oversight in WI? Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’ve got a lot to cover today, let’s jump in.  First, we’re still keeping an eye on gas prices around Wisconsin. As of May 26, the state average is at $4.35 per gallon, according to AAA. This…