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Plus: What Lt. Gov. Rodriguez wants for children’s online safety. Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. I hope you all stayed warm with the snowstorm we saw over the weekend! It’s not the first snowstorm we’ve seen in March in Wisconsin. Do you remember Wisconsin’s historic ice storm that happened in…

Plus: Why Wisconsinites are losing money to online scams. Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF!  St. Patrick’s Day is coming up next week, which means green beer, Guinness, and Irish food. Do you have any plans for the holiday? Let me know! Personally, my favorite way to celebrate is with a…

Plus: Meet the candidates of Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve rebranded! I hope you all like it as much as we do. While the winter weather has returned, we can at least reminisce on the few warm days we had earlier this month. Earlier this…

Plus: Rising prices at the pump in Wisconsin Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. We’ve got a lot to talk about, let’s get into it. First, thank you to everyone who shared how the Affordable Care Act has impacted your life. With the law’s 14th anniversary around the corner, your…

Plus: WI schools ban phones, but Big Tech still looms Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday felt like our fake spring. Now we’re back to the cold. As you all know, I’ve been taking advantage of the warm weather by going on runs and walks around my neighborhood. I’ve also been getting…

Plus: Why this WI-born veteran, congressman calls out Van Orden Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! While the beginning of the week can sometimes be difficult, I’m feeling better today because of the nice weather. For the past few days, I’ve enjoyed getting back outside. What have you been doing…

Plus: How AI is complicating the job hunt for new grads Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! We’ve got a lot of recommendations from our readers on new places you should try. Let’s jump in. For today’s Locals Love, we’re taking a look at your favorite small businesses in…

Plus: Duffy reaches fork in the road at Superior’s Blatnik Bridge Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Last week, I asked for some music recommendations. This is what you shared: 🎵 “Central” by John Frusciante — Tim A. 🎵 “Stuck on You” by Ember — Julie W. 🎵 “Spring Can Really Hang You Up…

Plus: How Rodriguez wants to protect Wisconsin. Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. There’s a lot happening in the news. Let’s jump in. On Feb. 28, President Donald Trump attacked Iran alongside Israel, targeting and killing the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During Trump’s presidential candidacy, he campaigned on…

Plus: Real people are proving politics isn’t just for watching Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. It’s officially March, which means it’s also Women’s History Month! The annual US tradition honors and celebrates the achievements and contributions of women throughout our nation’s history. It is also a time to highlight the…