Ellie here. TGIF!

Tomorrow is the next No Kings event with a focus on early voting. Below, we’ll have more information on the event and where to find one near you.

And speaking of early voting, it starts on Tuesday Oct. 20! The in-person early voting period goes through Nov. 1. Voters can request and cast an absentee ballot at their municipal clerk’s office in person.

Office hours vary by municipality. Be sure to check with your municipal clerk for more information!

And even if you aren’t voting early, make sure you have a plan to cast your ballot! Have you made your voting plan? Let me know!

Fall colors have peaked in parts of Northern Wisconsin, while southern areas still have yet to see the best of the season.

Here’s a great view of of leaves at their peak from our reader Ray W.

“Turtle flambeau flowage.”

Click the map to find an Oktoberfest near you!

Oktoberfest season isn’t over in Wisconsin. Here are some to check out this weekend:

📍21st Elkhorn Oktoberfest (Oct. 17)

Celebrate the fall season with live music, German food, craft and commercial vendors, and an all-around-town beer and wine tasting. Visitors can also join the Oktoberfest 5K run/walk, check out a classic car show, and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout downtown.

📍Oktoberfest at Goose Blind (Oct. 17)

Enjoy a fun afternoon at Goose Blind with live polka music, German eats like pretzels and brats, and seasonal brews. Warm up in the heated outdoor tent and partake in games, contests, and festive activities.

📍Capital Brewery’s 6th Annual Oktoberfest (Oct. 18)

Join Capital Brewery for their annual Oktoberfest celebration, complete with live German polka music and crowd-favorite activities like a stein holding competition and the Autumnal Fire.

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No Kings Day protest march in Wisconsin. Photo: Salina Heller

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from Abigail Deatrick and Pat Kreitlow. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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