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How to take action in Wisconsin this week
Plus: A Wisconsin ice cream company celebrates 50 years Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! It’s the first Friday of the Lenten season, which I would assume means many of you are headed out for a fish fry tonight. In case you’re looking for a new spot, our Locals Love…
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How to take action in Wisconsin this week
Plus: Bucks legends named Hall of Fame finalists Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and yesterday I asked for your favorite V-Day candies or what you have planned. This is what you said: 🍫 “Hughes Chocolates located on the south side of Oshkosh, WI, is my all…
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Dive bars our readers can’t get enough of
Plus: $10M donation for Children’s Wisconsin Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! This weekend, I’m planning on watching the Olympics and the Super Bowl. I’m most excited for the Bad Bunny halftime show! Do you have any plans for the big game? Let me know! If you’re looking for something to…
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Meet the 2026 Miss Door County pageant contestants
Plus: Who has President Trump endorsed for Congress in WI? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! This weekend, I’m headed to the UP for some skiing, hopefully the cold subsides! What kind of things do you all have going on this weekend? A reminder, we’ve got a roundup of events happening…
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11 Wisconsin-made snacks perfect for game day
Plus: Indigenous practices helping communities heal generational trauma Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone who sent in their running suggestions and reading recommendations. I’m excited to try out the strategies and add more books to my “need to read” list! We’ve got a lot happening in Wisconsin, especially…
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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…
