Ellie here. Earlier this week, I shared some of the songs on my current music rotation and asked what you’re listening to. This is what you shared:
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“‘Brighter Days’ by JJ Grey & Mofro; ‘Better Things’ by Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings; ‘Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man’ by Bob Seger” — Andrew I.
“Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of Joanne Shaw Taylor. Check her out for some great blues.” — Jay K.
“‘Got Caught in Amsterdam’ by Arc De Soleil; ‘Just As Long As We’re Together’ by Jalen Ngonda; ‘Mariella’ by Khruangbin, Leon Bridges; ‘Pink + White’ by Frank Ocean; ‘Saigon’ by Luke Hemmings” — Layla O.
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Thank you to everyone who sent in their music recommendations! I love hearing about what you all are listening to.
Shifting gears, today we’re taking a look at some of your favorite candy stores around our state, along with Wisconsin’s unique connection to the Antarctic mountain range, and other Wisconsin news!
Tomorrow, we’ve got another edition of Locals Love, where I want to hear about your favorite burger spots from around our state. Send in your favorites, and tell me why, to have them featured!
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“Here’s a picture inside Spooner right next to the Wild Rivers ATV trail. These deer were just casually walking through and eating the grass.” (Courtesy of Paul L.)
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Our reader, Paul L., sent in this great photo of a deer in Spooner. What a great picture, thanks for sharing!
Send in your Wisconsin view to have it featured!
Want to find wildlife like this? Check out these awesome animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin.
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We asked, you answered: Check out our list of Wisconsin candy stores our readers love. (Sitraka / Unsplash)
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By Ellie Bourdo
From new and unique creations to classic candies, our state has no shortage of sweet treats.
Our readers shared their favorite candy stores from around Wisconsin, and this is what you shared.
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Looking for a way to spend your weekend?
Don’t forget to check out the Badger State Buzz, where we keep you up to date on the events and happenings around our state!
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The Horlick Mountains span 146 miles in Antarctica and are named for William Horlick, a Racine resident who sponsored two expeditions to the continent in the 1930s. (Wisconsin Historical Society)
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By Erin Yarnall
On first glance, there isn’t a lot that Wisconsin has in common with Antarctica, besides, maybe, the brutally cold winters. Dig a little deeper into the history and geography of the frozen continent, though, and some familiar names might pop up, as there are a few links between America’s Dairyland and Antarctica.
For more than a century, Antarctica has been explored and researched by scientists and explorers who have made scientific and geographic discoveries, including some who hail from Wisconsin or were funded by Wisconsin residents. They’ve left their mark by naming several of the continent’s features after themselves, or others, including some Wisconsin residents.
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By UpNorthNews Staff
Some Wisconsin voters will find themselves in a new state Senate district this year, now that the previously gerrymandered maps have been replaced.
State Assembly Rep. Christian Phelps said the 93rd District in the Chippewa Valley became more of an urban-rural mix when it changed in 2024, and that’s why it’s important to show where common ground can be found on things like support for local public schools.
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