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Civic Check-In: The court that shapes Wisconsin law
Plus: How One law center is rising help immigrant communities Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. I hope everyone got out and voted yesterday! Our spring elections have a large impact on the daily lives of Wisconsinites. One thing on the ballot was a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, which we’ll…
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Election Day 101: What to know before the polls
Plus: TK Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Today is Election Day in Wisconsin, so let’s jump into everything you need to know! To start, it’s important to make a plan to vote. Here are some reminders before you head to the polls: Check your voter registration: Make sure your name…
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Wisconsin’s 3 pay-what-you-can cafes and how they work
Plus: How this food pantry supports Latino families. Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! I hope that those that celebrate had a lovely Easter. Growing up, my family and I would always dye Easter eggs, have egg hunts with the neighborhood kids, and finding a basket full of…
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Lakeside dining you can’t miss in Wisconsin
Plus: Badgers back at Frozen Four after 16 years Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked for some of your favorite concerts you’ve been to, and I got some great responses! Here’s what you said: “Queen at the Dane Cty. Colosseum in 1978, on the Jazz album tour. Nobody…
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14 celebs you (probably) didn’t know went to school in WI
Plus: What effect did the March blizzard have on Wisconsin wildlife? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I hope everyone is taking advantage of the warmer(ish) weather! At least it’s not as cold as it was. With the warmer weather, one of my favorite things to do is go to concerts.…
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Breaking down the Wisconsin state Senate
Plus: What to expect on your ballot on April 7 Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’ve got lots to cover today, let’s jump in. To start, we’re still keeping an eye on those gas prices. While Wisconsin’s average, at $3.61, is down six cents compared to last week, according…
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Wisconsin’s guide to Transgender Day of Visibility
Plus: What Wisconsinites should know about energy costs Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. This was quite the weekend for Wisconsin sports! To start, the Wisconsin Badger men’s hockey team stunned No. 3 Michigan State with an amazing 4-3 comeback win in overtime. The team is set to face No. 2…
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer heads to MKE—here’s why
Plus: Democrats see new leaders rising up Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Another start of the week means we’ve got a lot to catch up on. This weekend, I headed over to Milwaukee to cover the “No Kings” rally. People gathered across the country to protest the Trump administration.…
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Heading outside? Your guide to reader-loved routes
Plus: Find a ‘No Kings’ protest near you Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! Yesterday was Opening Day for the Milwaukee Brewers, where they won 14-2 against the Chicago White Sox. The series will continue through Saturday and Sunday. I asked to hear about your favorite parts of Brewers…
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12 can’t-miss Wisconsin warm weather festivals
Plus: Why this year’s WI Supreme Court election is vital Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve got a lot to talk about today. Let’s get into it! To start, the Milwaukee Brewers kick off their 2026 season today against the Chicago White Sox. For me, Brewers season means warm weather, tailgates,…
