Ellie here. I’ve been asking to hear your book recommendations over the past few days. Here’s what you all have shared:
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“Theo of Golden. Excellent!” — Gail P.
“I have been on a major Hailey Edwards kick, she has great urban fantasy books, my favorite starts in the Blackdog Universe. My all time favorite is Patricia Briggs Mercyverse, which includes the Alpha and Omega series. I recommend going to the websites of each author to get a better understanding of how to read them in order.” — Jessicka Z.
“‘The Frozen River‘ by Ariel Hawthon. It is a historical fiction book with quite a bit of historical facts. Loved it!” — Karen B.
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Thank you to everyone who sent in their favorite reads! I’m definitely adding them to my need-to-read list.
In other news, I’m headed out of town! I’ll be traveling across the pond to Italy next week, so we will only have one newsletter coming into your inbox on Monday. We’ll return to our normal schedule on June 24.
If anyone has any recommendations on things I should see while in Italy, let me know!
Today, we’re taking a look at where you can catch the 2026 World Cup in Milwaukee, along with ways you can celebrate Pride Month in Wisconsin, and other local news.
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Willow Falls, Willow River State Park, St Croix County. (Courtesy of Cheri T.)
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Our reader Cheri T. sent in this awesome photo of a waterfall at Willow River State Park. What a great scene. Thanks for sharing!
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Speaking of waterfalls, check out these Wisconsin waterfalls you can actually swim in.
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Moran’s Pub in South Milwaukee will host four block parties during USA World Cup matches. The bar will air all World Cup games inside. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)
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By USA Today via Reuters Connect
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11, returning to North America for the first time since 1994, when the United States hosted the global soccer tournament. This time, matches will be spread across the continent, including Mexico and Canada. (Mexico last hosted the tournament in 1986; this is Canada’s first time as a World Cup host.)
Even if you can’t make it to a stateside game (the nearest site is Kansas City), you can join in on the action here in Milwaukee, where bars and restaurants are airing every kick, dribble, and header, serving food and drink specials and — in some cases — shutting down streets to bring soccer fans together for massive watch parties.
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Looking for a way to spend your weekend?
Don’t forget to check out the Badger State Buzz, where we keep you up to date on the events and happenings around our state!
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Viroqua is one of many cities and towns across Wisconsin celebrating Pride Month with a festival. (Viroqua Area Pride)
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By Erin Yarnall
The month of June offers far more than just the start of summer—it’s also Pride, a month-long observance and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Filled with parades, festivals, and other fun events, Pride Month is an exciting time of celebration, but it’s also an opportunity to commemorate LGBTQ+ history.
There are plenty of ways to celebrate Pride Month in Wisconsin. From supporting LGBTQ+-owned businesses to visiting parades, festivals, and markets, or going back to the observance’s roots and advocating for equal rights, here are some of the best ways that Wisconsinites can celebrate Pride 2026.
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Rep. Tom TIffany was asked about President Donald Trump’s demand for a $1.8 billion fund to compensate insurrectionists. (Tyler Merbler/Flickr via the US House January 6 Select Committee)
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By Pat Kreitlow
Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican congressman from up north, has had a remarkably easy path toward becoming his party’s presumptive nominee for governor, but he may face more pushback from the general public now that he has expressed an openness to sending tax dollars to the insurrectionists who violently stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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