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🍁 Wisconsin’s fall guide: beer, brats, festivals, and frights
Inside: Oktoberfests, harvest fairs, and haunted spots Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Fall in Wisconsin cannot be beat. We’ve got it all: leaves changing color, corn mazes, harvest festivals, and more. One of my favorite fall activities is Oktoberfests. The beer, the pretzels, the dancing, I can’t get enough! Throughout Wisconsin,…
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🍼 Donate to this Milwaukee diaper cause
Plus: This Wisconsin Badger is a new author Share with a friend Good morning! Hi everyone, Ellie here. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Meagan Johnson, founder and executive director of the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, and Kate Duffy, founder of Motherhood for Good. From Sept. 7 to Sept. 21, these…
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🍂 Wisconsin’s best autumn drives, mapped out
Plus: Pet-friendly spots to grab a brew Share with a friend Good morning! Hi, everyone! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone who responded to my first newsletter—I’m definitely feeling the Wisconsin love. I appreciate your warm welcomes and thoughtful suggestions, and I’ll be keeping them in mind as we move forward. If there’s…
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Football-shaped, cheese-infused chicken nuggets, anyone? 🏈
Plus: Chippewa Falls hosts its first-ever BBQ fest Share with a friend Good morning! Here’s something new to put on your weekend calendar: Chippewa Falls is hosting its first-ever BBQ fest this Saturday at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and admission is free! The…
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Wisconsin restaurants that went all in on their themes 🐐
Plus: The newest employee in this county medical examiner’s office? A goldendoodle. Share with a friend Good morning! If you’re looking for a wholesome way to enjoy the last stretch of summer, Deerfield has you covered this weekend. The Blooms on the Farm: Blooms, Brews, and Babies event is back, combining some of…
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The surprising stories behind Wisconsin shipwrecks ⚓
Plus: The legendary Milwaukee Mile roars back to life Share with a friend Good morning! If you’re looking for some high-octane excitement this weekend, the largest city in Wisconsin has just the ticket. The legendary Milwaukee Mile will roar back to life with the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 Weekend, bringing INDYCAR racing to…
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🍔 Brewers’ hot streak is a win for us all
Plus: Find out where these famous people are buried across Wisconsin Share with a friend Good morning! If you’re looking for a relaxing (and delicious) Wisconsin summer excursion, consider taking a weekend bike ride or drive along the Driftless Area Wine and Cheese Trail. This path winds through the scenic rolling hills and…
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🎡 Wisconsin State Fair ranked among the best (of course)
Plus: We’ve got the perfect trail recommendation for any hiker Share with a friend Good morning! When I think of Wisconsin, I think of my home in the Fox Valley. I grew up in Neenah, and local events in the small Wisconsin city have always had a special place in my heart. Here…
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🍺 Wisconsin breweries that give back
Plus: Who’s going to the state fair? Share with a friend Good morning! From deep-fried everything to the legendary giant slide, the Wisconsin State Fair is back and bigger than ever. It’s a tradition that brought in more than a million guests last year, and that number is only set to grow this year!…
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💚 Gov. Evers’ ‘Love Letter’ to Wisconsin
Plus: Here’s a great excuse to head to Milwaukee this weekend Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 25. If you’re looking for an excuse to head to Milwaukee this weekend, German Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park is a great one. This classic lakefront tradition runs all weekend, and is packed with Wisconsin favorites…
