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Wisconsin on the Olympic stage
Plus: Insurance is unaffordable for these Wisconsinites Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! Here’s what’s been on our radar around Wisconsin this week. Everytown for Gun Safety released its 2026 state gun law rankings, placing Wisconsin at #22. Our gun violence rate matches the national average, but Black residents are…
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Satisfy your sweet tooth at these Wisconsin bakeries
Plus: Immigrant advocates speak out after ICE agent kills Minnesota woman Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Earlier this week, I asked to hear about some of your new year’s resolutions. Here’s what you sent in: “This year I will eat seafood at least once per week, spend 10 minutes in nature daily,…
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Traveling for the holidays? What Wisconsin travelers should know
Plus: How Wisconsin seniors are reshaping the future Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I want to start by giving a big thank you to our readers who donated during our fundraising campaign! We surpassed our goal because of your awesome support. 💙 Yesterday, I asked about your family’s holiday traditions. Here’s…
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Wisconsin’s best supper clubs, according to our readers
Plus: What is impacting schools in rural communities? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I don’t know about you, but I’m definitely feeling the holiday spirit! The holiday lights are hung, the snow keeps falling, and the cold is here to stay. Some of my favorite things to do during the winter months…
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‘Tis the season of giving, Wisconsin!
Plus: How to keep yourself warm this winter Support Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. ‘Tis the season of giving! In our state, there’s no shortage of ways to give back. Whether that’s volunteering at a local food pantry, helping shovel your neighbor’s driveway, or anything in between. During the holiday season, my family and…
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Best holiday dishes, according to readers
Plus: How this federal cut is impacting Wisconsin Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. The cold has arrived, and it seems like it’s here to stay. I love being outside, especially skiing in the winter, but sometimes it’s just too cold. I don’t mind braving the cold most of the time,…
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We asked, you answered: Where to get the best fish fry in WI
Plus: Badger State Buzz is coming your way Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone for all of the responses for our Locals Love section! I love hearing all of your recommendations. Reminder: We will not have a newsletter next Thursday or Friday. For our Locals Love section…
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🍨 Where Wisconsinites go for the perfect scoop
Plus: Will resumed soybean imports be enough for WI farmers? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. The Wisconsin cold is upon us, and I don’t know about you, but I welcome it with open arms. I prefer the cold. I feel that it’s part of what makes Wisconsin special! The fall colors are…
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Where to find Wisconsin’s best cheese curds according to our readers
Plus: What new wolf hunting rules took effect in Wisconsin? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone who sent in the best cheese curds for our Locals Love section! I love hearing all of your recommendations. It’s great to see how passionate Wisconsinites are about their curds! I…
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How Wisconsinites make Halloween their own
Plus: How federal cuts are impacting rural Wisconsin Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Halloween! Did you know Halloween originated about 2,000 years ago during the Celtic festival of Samhain? The holiday marked the end of summer and harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. During that time, winter was often…
