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  • 🎡 Wisconsin, it’s county fair season

    Plus: Why gas prices are rising in WI Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with me. Can you believe we’re just days away from August? I feel like the summer has flown by. However, I still have a lot of exciting things coming…


  • Come hungry to these Wisconsin farmers markets

    Plus: New polling shows good news for Hong and Barnes Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I want to start by acknowledging the events that happened earlier this week. A Madison police officer shot and killed a man with a knife on Wednesday. This is an ongoing investigation that has reignited…


  • Tornado Alley is shifting to Wisconsin

    Plus: UNN is filling in the gaps with this poll Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Earlier this week, I asked to hear about your movie and show recommendations. Here’s what you said: “Hacks and House of the dragon.” — Amy W. “If you loved the movie Project Hail Mary– listen to…


  • “Allow me to reintroduce myself”

    Plus: When is early voting in WI? Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’re officially counting down the days until the Aug. 11 primary in Wisconsin. Most importantly, today is the last day to register to vote by mail or online. If you’ve moved recently, be sure to update your…


  • Your new favorite coffee shop in WI

    Plus: Packers Foundation is giving back to WI Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Let’s talk entertainment! I might be a little late to the game, but recently, my boyfriend and I watched “Project Hail Mary” for the first time and loved it. We’re also planning on seeing the “The Odyssey”…


  • All about Bon Iver’s ties to Wisconsin

    Plus: Rodriguez drops out of Wisconsin gubernatorial race Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with me. This weekend, I went to another Brewers game where they took on the Miami Marlins. I had a great time! While I love watching baseball, an activity…


  • Mark your calendars for these WI events

    Plus: This Milwaukee neighborhood is stepping up Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked to hear about the songs in your current music rotation. Here’s what you said: “Try the ‘FLAUNT THE IMPERFECTION’ album by China Crisis 1985, produced by Steely Dan’s Walter Becker.” — Jay P. “I highly…


  • 6 Wisconsin farmers markets to visit this summer

    Plus: How to avoid the stomach parasite in Wisconsin Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. It’s been a while since we’ve exchanged songs currently in our music rotation! Here’s what I’ve been listening to: 🎵 Carolina Honey – Marcus King Band 🎵 Red Moon – Big Thief 🎵 Who Am I…


  • Meet the candidate: Lisa White’s campaign for state Senate

    Plus: Why Rodriguez fired campaign manager Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. There’s a lot going on in our state. Let’s jump in! First and foremost, the crazy heat is back. Keep yourself informed on how to stay cool, and find a cooling center near you. Yesterday, counties across the…


  • WI day trips to take before summer ends

    Plus: Wisconsin steps up for Venezuela relief Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. This past weekend I made my way over to Minnesota for the wedding of one of my close friends who I lived with in college. It was the first time my seven roommates from my senior year of…