Ellie here. Earlier this week, I asked to hear about some of your new year’s resolutions. Here’s what you sent in:
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“This year I will eat seafood at least once per week, spend 10 minutes in nature daily, and mentally list 3 positive moments of the day before sleep.” — Mary K.
“For many years now, the only resolution I keep year-round is to every month donate $20 to a nonprofit that matches my ideals, and looks ‘worthy.’ I have given it to a middle school for kids who were knitting scarves for the homeless, a missionary group toward upkeep of their airplane, Nature Conservancy, Central Kitchen, Wildlife Foundation, and many others.” — Su S.
“Instead of resolutions, I do intentions. They just seem a little more forgiving and easier to pick back up if I falter. This year I combined the need to really put my nose to the grindstone at work, spend quality time with my family, and still have some time to focus on what really rejuvenates me – spinning, carving, and gardening.” — Tammy S.
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It’s so great to hear about all the ways our readers are starting the new year on a positive note.
On another note, did you catch Badger State Buzz earlier this week? It’s got a roundup of things happening around the state. Catch up here.
And in today’s Locals Love section, we’ll look at some bakeries you won’t want to miss around our state, along with other Wisconsin news!
For next week’s Locals Love section, I want to hear about your favorite coffee shops. Send in your favorites with photos—and tell me why—to have yours featured!
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A great look at the snow on a tree in Milwaukee. (Courtesy of Nancy W.)
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Nancy W. in Milwaukee sent in this great photo, featuring a tree in her front yard covered in the beautiful snow. Thanks for sharing!
Send in your Wisconsin view to have it featured!
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Wisconsin bakeries you need to check out
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My favorite way to spend a cozy winter morning is with some sort of pastry. Here are some bakeries you need to check out in our state:
🍩 O&H Danish Bakery, Racine
This iconic bakery is known for its Danish Kringles, a Wisconsin delicacy! They offer a variety of flavors, from classics to unique and seasonal specialties.
🍞 Madison Sourdough, Madison
Head to this artisan bakery, café, and patisserie for its hand-crafted breads, pastries, and locally sourced meals.
🥐 Linda’s Bakery, West Salem
Made from scratch baked goods every day? Yes, please. They offer a variety of breads, cakes, and pastries.
🍰 Ashland Baking Co., Ashland
This locally owned bakery has been serving the community since 2001. Come for the wedding cakes, stay for the artisan breads and pastries.
🧁 Sweet Lola’s Cupcakery & Bake Shop, Wausau
Looking for a spot to satisfy your sweet tooth? This bakery is locally owned, known for its artisan cupcakes, cakes, and desserts.
Next week, I want to hear about your favorite coffee shops. Send in your favorites with photos—and tell me why—to have yours featured!
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American Goldfinch (USA Today via Reuters Connect)
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By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
Spring bird migration may be awhile away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that you can support over the next few months.
Goldfinches, sparrows, woodpeckers and chickadees are a few of the species that stick around in Wisconsin through the cold weather. Between the birds’ higher energy needs and the limited availability of natural foods, birds could use your help staying fed through the winter, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Here are some tips for feeding birds in the winter, plus how to report your bird sightings in Wisconsin.
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Law enforcement officers attend to the scene of the shooting involving federal law enforcement agents who shot and killed a woman Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)
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By Pat Kreitlow
Minneapolis is a city on edge in the wake of a law enforcement-caused death, after a woman was shot and killed Wednesday morning by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent. The shooting was immediately criticized by the leader of a Wisconsin immigration advocates group as proof that ICE activity has escalated into “chaos and brutality.”
“This is the human cost of an aggressive, militarized immigration strategy being unleashed in our neighborhoods, fueled by the politics of racism and corporate greed, not public safety,” said Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera in Milwaukee, a group advocating for civil rights for immigrants, youth, and low-wage workers.
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