Ellie here. TGIF!

The Milwaukee Brewers start their postseason journey tomorrow. They’ll take on the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series after they swept the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card series. 

The game will take place at 7:30 p.m. at American Family Field. Does anyone have any fun watch plans? Let me know!

In the football realm, the Wisconsin Badgers will play the Michigan State Spartans tomorrow at Camp Randall at 11:30 a.m. As a UW-Madison alum and after seeing the team’s win against Penn State last week, I’m feeling excited about what’s in store for this season.

As for the Green Bay Packers, they’ve been off to a slow start. They’ll face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 12 p.m. in Tampa.

The Packers’ loss last week was a tough one to watch, but I’m not counting them out just yet. Do you have any thoughts on the Packers this season?

The fall colors have definitely arrived in our state. Just looking out my window, I can see the reds, oranges, and yellows showing up.

Here’s a great view of it, from our reader Amy B.

“Mercer, WI – fall splendor.”

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Click the map to find a supper club near you!

This week, I asked for your favorite supper clubs around your community. Here’s what you had to say:

📍The Union Hotel & Restaurant, De Pere

“A gem from our college days!” — Margaret B.

📍Roepke’s Village Inn, Chilton

“Big bowl of liver pate as part of a terrific salad bar, great staff, great service.” — Mary A.

📍Bucketheads Sports Bar & Grill, Rhinelander.

“They have the town’s best fish fry, as well as live music every Friday night. The servers know all the regulars, and remember their drink orders. This is small town supper club (or sports bar) at its best..” — Torrey Y.

📍Club Chalet Supper Club, Green Bay

“My wife and I love this place and go at least few times each year. It is tucked away in the woods and is just a really cute scenic spot. The food is amazing and you get a good amount for a reasonable price. The salad bar is enough to fill up on the way it is so you never go home hungry and we usually have leftovers. They have just added a relish bar with over 70 options so we will be going this weekend to check that out. They also have great old fashions as you would hope any Wisconsin supper club might have. Definitely recommend this place.” — Russell G.

Next week, I want to hear about 
your favorite Mexican restaurants. Hit reply to have your pick featured.

The Pottawatomie Lighthouse is shown Friday, August 21, 2026 at Rock Island State Park in Washington, Wisconsin. The first lighthouse was built in 1836 and the existing lighthouse was first lit in 1858. The lamp produced a steady white light visible for 14 nautical miles. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)

A roll of “I voted” stickers (KenWiedemann/Getty Images Signature)

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

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