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WI dive bars our readers swear by
Plus: How the WI State Fair sparks romance Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! It’s been quite the week. This weekend, I’m headed to Minocqua to spend a weekend at the cabin with my family. It’s one of my favorite annual summer trips! We spend our time boating, fishing, swimming,…
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8 Wisconsin food halls worth a visit
Plus: Packers season is on the horizon Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Tuesday’s election was definitely one to watch. In an extremely tight race, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeated Rep. Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary for governor. Crowley, Hong, and other Democrats attended a unity brunch on Wednesday…
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Here’s who won Wisconsin’s primary
Plus: What to know ahead of the Nov. 3 general election Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. I hope everyone got out and voted yesterday. The results are finally in: 🗳 Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor. The independent firm Decision Desk HQ called the…
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It’s primary day in WI. Are you ready?
Plus: Who’s leading in the polls ahead of today’s primary? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Today’s the day! It’s officially Wisconsin’s primary election day, and we’ll soon find out who the Democratic gubernatorial candidate will be. Are you ready to go out and vote? Here are a few reminders before you…
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9 WI towns that belong in a storybook
Plus: How are younger generations navigating the online world? Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us. On Friday, we had a poll asking to hear about your favorite style of pizza. To my surprise, most of you chose thin crust. I’m a…
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Did ‘Bar Rescue’ save these WI bars?
Plus: How to take action in WI this week Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve been talking a lot about Old Fashioneds this week, and some of our readers had some more thoughts on the topic: “The Fork in the Road in Mukwonago makes a peanut butter old fashioned with…
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The viral desserts taking WI by storm
Plus: How do our readers like an Old Fashioned? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Earlier this week I asked to hear about the unique ways you all enjoy your Old Fashioneds. Here’s what I heard: “My sister in law makes them with Patron Gold tequila. They’re delicious!” — Mike and Connie…
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WI’s primary is less than one week away
Plus: Who’s leading in the polls? Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’ve been talking about it a lot recently, but we’re officially less than a week away from Wisconsin’s primary election. On Aug. 11, Wisconsin voters will determine who will be the Democratic candidate for governor against the presumptive…
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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…
