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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…