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 Co. in St. Francis. Go check it out and show it some love!
Got a bar, brewery or coffee shop that I should spotlight? Let me know!
Next, the Milwaukee Panthers baseball team’s NCAA Tournament run came to an end yesterday. The team lost 3-8 to the Auburn Tigers in the winner-takes-all regional final.
The team, however, has much to celebrate. After starting the season 5-22, the Panthers finished 27-32 and won the Horizon League.
In other news, today we’re taking a look at some of the deals you can get on Wisconsin State Fair tickets, along with some of the best places in our state to grab a scoop, and other Wisconsin news!
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“Sunrise over Lake Michigan at Sheridan Park in Cudahy, WI.” (Courtesy of Merrie S.)
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Our reader, Merrie S., sent in this great photo of a sunrise over Lake Michigan. What a beautiful view, thanks for sharing!
Send in your Wisconsin view to have it featured!
Think you know all about the Great Lakes? Check out these 8 things you (probably) don’t know.
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Matthew Carrasco of Milwaukee eats a chocolate cream puff with his family and girlfriend outside of the new Dairy Building at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis on the afternoon of July 31, 2025. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)
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By USA Today via Reuters Connect
Wisconsin State Fair tickets at the gate will cost $20 for adults and children 12 and older, $15 for military personnel and seniors 60 and older, and $13 for children ages 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free.
Ages 12 and older can purchase tickets online for $15 before the start of the fair, but there are several more ways visitors can receive discounted admission.
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A person enjoying a cup of Babcock ice cream. (Taylor Wolfram/University of Wisconsin–Madison)
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By Ellie Bourdo
As the Dairy State, we’re known for decadent dairy items, and summertime is the best time to explore how impressive our ice cream is.
According to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, our state is home to more than 49 licensed ice cream plants and over 5,000 dairy farms. In 2024, we produced around 10.5 million gallons of ice cream.
We asked for our readers’ favorite ice cream spots around Wisconsin, and here are the spots you shared.
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By Jessica F. Simmons
After backing Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the 2026 Farm Bill, Rep. Tom Tiffany helped push tens of thousands of Wisconsin residents off FoodShare—while running for governor.
Over the past year, more than 15,000 Wisconsinites have fallen off the state’s main food assistance program, SNAP—also known as FoodShare—following a wave of federal changes. Starting May 1, nearly 40,000 more were put at risk of losing help buying groceries altogether. Here’s how Rep. Tom Tiffany, the northern Wisconsin Republican now running for governor, voted on the bills that got us here.
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