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Millions of birds are flying over Wisconsin tonight 🐦
Plus: How the Milwaukee Bucks are shaping up this season Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I’m glad to hear our fall guide has been useful for some of you—there’s certainly no shortage of things to do across the state! I’ve even found it handy myself. This weekend, I’m heading to…
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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!…
