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Satisfy your sweet tooth at a WI candy store
Plus: Why some voters will be in a new state Senate district Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Earlier this week, I shared some of the songs on my current music rotation and asked what you’re listening to. This is what you shared: “‘Brighter Days’ by JJ Grey & Mofro; ‘Better…
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Meet the candidate: Fred Clark’s campaign for US Congress
Plus: This WI lawmaker missed a quarter of his meetings Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’ve got a lot going on in our state. Let’s get into it! To start, we’re still keeping an eye on the gas prices around Wisconsin. As of April 28, the state average is at…
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Your guide to cherry picking across Wisconsin
Plus: Where’s this Wisconsin lawmaker? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’re officially into the depths of spring, and I’ve got a new music rotation. Here’s what I’m listening to at the moment: 🎵 Spring by Saint Etienne 🎵 Carry On by Jungle 🎵 Summer Soft by Stevie Wonder 🎵 On & On by The Marcus King…
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23 Wisconsin sayings that just make sense here
Plus: Wisconsin’s rise as a dairy powerhouse Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us. I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend. Personally, I spent my weekend with a former college roommates who lives in Colorado, and it was so great to get…
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Craving a treat? Wisconsin candy shops locals love
Plus: What are animal activists protesting at the Capitol? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! Earlier this week, I asked to hear about what plans you had for Earth Day. Here’s what you shared: “I recycle & every day I look at my bag of recycling & am glad all…
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9 ways to go green this Earth Day in WI
Plus: Your voice matters, and here’s how to use it Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Earth Day! First held on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action to environmental protection. We’ll be taking a closer look at some ways you can get involved…
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12 viral eats only found in Wisconsin
Plus: Wisconsin scam survivor turns loss into law Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked if anyone had any crazy storm experiences. This is what one reader had to say: “Dodged a bullet driving from Stevens Point to Wausau on Friday around 4 p.m., where a tornado touched down…
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Can’t-miss events this week in Wisconsin
Plus: How Rep. Phelps is trying to work for the people. Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. It’s the start of a new week, and hopefully the crazy weather has calmed down. On Friday, seven tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service. I hope you all…
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Wisconsin
Plus: Why Wisconsin parents are opting kids out of private school tests. Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. It seems the storms just keep coming, with more in the forecast today. I hope everyone is staying safe! Near me, we had tons of trees down, power lines broken, and branches littering…
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Where tornado warnings strike most in Wisconsin
Plus: Why Wisconsinites are worried about hikes in electrical rates. Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Much of Wisconsin saw some crazy weather this week. I hope everyone is staying safe! Earlier this week, I asked what you call consider to be ‘up north’ in Wisconsin. Here’s what you said: “Portage…
