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Your ultimate 2026 WI State Fair guide
Plus: Our readers like this in their Old Fashioned Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I wanted to hear about your Old Fashioned preferences, and I got some interesting responses. In our poll, the majority of you said you prefer an Old Fashioned sweet, which I am aligned with. However,…
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Your Wisconsin events calendar is here
Plus: Mandela Barnes suspends campaign for WI governor Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. It’s officially August! While I’m not wishing the summer away, I am, in all honesty, looking forward to fall. I’m excited for cooler temperatures, fall colors, and most importantly, football season. Switching gears, on Friday I…
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Are these the best cheese curds in WI?
Plus: This Milwaukee bar is one of the best in the US Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday we talked about ice cream, and I wanted to hear about your favorite flavors. In the poll we shared, the majority of our audience chose “other.” Here are some favorite flavors that…
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New numbers are in for WI’s governor race
Plus: What happened at the Democratic primary debate? Share with a friend Good morning! 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…
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Who’s leading the race for governor in WI?
Plus: How you can help your neighbors in WI Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. There’s a lot to catch up on in our state. First and foremost, multiple communities in our state were impacted by the severe weather earlier this week—namely, parts of the Fox Valley in east-central Wisconsin,…
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History, or should we say, ‘Miz-tory’
Plus: UNN’s poll arrives today Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve been teasing it for a while, and today is finally the day. UpNorthNews and Main Street Action are co-sponsoring a poll of Wisconsin voters ahead of the Democratic gubernatorial candidate debate and the Aug. 11 partisan primary. The poll comes…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
