Ellie here. Happy Friday eve!

I hope everyone is ready for Game 1 of the World Series! The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 7 p.m. at American Family field tomorrow.

Earlier this week, I asked how you’re feeling, and how you plan to watch. Here’s what I heard:

“I can hardly wait for the World Series!!!  Been a faithful Series watcher for years!!!!!” — Judeann M.

“My family and I (born in GB) are watching from TN!!!!” — Shannon M.

“I’ll be watching from my recliner, and cheering every good play!” — Mary D.

Thank you for all the responses! I’ll be headed to downtown Milwaukee tomorrow to watch the game with a group of friends.

Which brings me to my next question. For tomorrow’s Locals Love, I want to know your favorite places to watch the game. Send in your picks, and tell me why, to have them featured!

First, a few headlines from around the state:

⚾ The Milwaukee Brewers heading to the World Series is an exciting moment for Wisconsin sports fans, and it’s also helping local businesses. (Channel 3000)

🗳 Early voting is underway in Wisconsin. With a voter turnout of about 2.6 million in Wisconsin’s 2022 midterm elections, officials are expecting a similar total this year. (Wisconsin Examiner)

🗞 Data centers continue to be a large topic of conversation in our state. This Wisconsin community recently rejected a proposal for one. (WAOW)

The state capitol is one of my favorite views in Wisconsin (I might be just a little biased).

Here’s an awesome photo of it, from our reader Bobbie B.

“Looking across Lake Mendota from Picnic Point in Madison.”

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) is embraced by this teammates after hitting a game-winning single during the ninth inning of their National League Division Series game Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 4-3. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

In this screen grab from WEAU-TV, US Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien) and Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke of Eau Claire meet in their only debate in the 3rd Congressional District election campaign at Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from USA Today Network via Reuters Connect and Pat Kreitlow. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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