Ellie here. Summer in Wisconsin calls for ice cream.

I’ve got quite the sweet tooth, and a scoop is my favorite way to cool down in the heat. Living in the Dairy State, there’s no shortage of places to go grab one.

When thinking about ice cream in our state, Cedar Crest is an iconic brand that often comes to mind. Today, we’ve got a ranking of their 10 most popular flavors, from worst to best.

My favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip. What’s yours? Click the button to let me know!

And a quick note: In tomorrow’s Locals Love, I want to hear about your favorite spot to get cheese curds. Don’t forget to send in your favorites, and tell me why, to have them featured!

First, a few headlines from around the state:

🗞 The Democratic candidates for governor partook in a debate on Tuesday night. Check out the questions and answers from each candidate. (WISN 12) 

🗳 With less than two weeks until the Aug. 11 primary, if you’ve still got your mail-in absentee ballot, make sure you have a plan to return it. It’s recommended that voters mail back absentee ballots at least 10 days before an election. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

🏈 We’re almost back to football season, and the Wisconsin Badgers’ home opener will look different than usual. The team will take on Notre Dame at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Sept. 6. (Channel 3000)

As you all know, our state was hit hard by severe weather earlier this week, especially parts of the Fox Valley. 

Recovery efforts are already in progress, and resources are available for community members impacted.

Our reader, Chris K., sent in this photo of the clouds from those storms.

“Big cloud formation in Stevens Point. Thought we might get a little rain but didnt happen.”

Thanks for sending in Your Wisconsin View! Send in yours to have it featured.

The top 10 selling flavors from Cedar Crest. (Photo by Cassidy Grubisic)

Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor debate on July 28 in Milwaukee: (left to right) Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, David Crowley, Rep. Francesca Hong, Sen. Kelda Roys (Image from WISN-TV coverage, edited to remove closed captioning on screen.)

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with a story from Cassidy Grubisic. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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