Ellie here. Thank you to everyone who sent in their music recommendations yesterday. I love hearing what you all are listening to!
Speaking of music, I’m thinking of creating a playlist of all of your music suggestions for everyone to listen to. Is that something you’d be interested in? Let me know!
For today’s Locals Love, we’re taking a look at your favorite breakfast spots around the state. In Oconomowoc, my favorite is George Webb’s. A quick shoutout to my boyfriend, who got me hooked on it! We make it a weekend tradition; in fact, the servers don’t even need to take our orders, and they start cooking our breakfast when we walk in.
For next week’s Locals Love, I want to hear about your favorite small businesses in your town. Whether it’s a restaurant or a mom-and-pop shop—send in your favorites, and tell me why, to have them featured!
A quick note: We recently sent out a survey to learn more about who we’re reaching—and how we can serve you better. We’d love to get your feedback!
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“This is what I had the fortune to see out my living room window … we’ve known we have pileated woodpeckers, but have never seen 4 at once, let alone on the same tree! Once in a lifetime photo!” (Courtesy of Amy D.)
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Check out this awesome photo from our reader, Amy D., of four woodpeckers perched on a tree outside her living room window. How cool is that? Thanks for sharing!
Send in your Wisconsin view to have it featured!
If you want to see a sight like this, check out the best spots to go bird watching in our state.
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Reader-approved Wisconsin breakfast spots
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I asked you all to tell me your favorite breakfast spots, and you definitely delivered. Here’s what I heard:
🍳 Hartbrook Cafe, Hartland
“The best hash browns!” — Kathleen V.
🍳 Delta Diner, Delta
“The food is made diner style, the staff is always friendly, and the food is so fantastic that you want to go and try something more!” — Stephanie W.
🍳 Blue Moon, Onalaska
“An excellent restaurant all day but the breakfast is my favorite. Their green eggs and ham is delicious. The staff is friendly, portions are enough to share and they have great mimosas.” — Jennifer L.
🍳 Bristol 45 Diner, Bristol
“We always have the same thing—and the waitresses know us so well that we don’t even need to tell them what we want.” — Gail B.
🍳 The Crafty Cup, Mercer
“This has become a favorite gathering spot for locals with healthy selections and a variety of beverage selections. Weekly craft offerings too! If you’re looking for a friendly community atmosphere and delicious food and beverages you can’t beat it!” — Helen F.
🍳 Curve-In 2, Gresham
“From the greeting and smile when you first arrive to their great menu items, to their homemade bread, to the farewell, it is the friendliest place I’ve eaten, since I moved to Wisconsin a year ago. At 6 a.m., their parking lot is normally full. It’s a restaurant but also a community gathering place where their quality food is a bonus. If you order one of their stackers, you won’t leave hungry. ” — Ellen S.
Next week, I want to hear about your favorite small businesses. Hit reply to have your pick featured.
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Your guide to take action this week. (UpNorthNews)
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By Abigail Deatrick
Your weekly guide to Wisconsin political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, March 5.
Looking to plug in this week? From lobbying for public education at the state capitol to attending candidate forums, rallying for democracy, and protesting ICE in Wisconsin, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
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Quinci Schmidt lovingly places her head above Mandarin, one of the calves people can cuddle at Curious Cows & Company at Corcoran, Minn., Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)
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By USA Today via Reuters Connect
Quinci Schmidt is co-owner of a dairy farm in the town of Corcoran, Minnesota, which her grandfather bought in 1958.
“He hopped in his pickup one day and bought the farm with 20 cows and a horse,” Schmidt said. “We kind of have grown our farm from there.”
When Schmidt was growing up, the family had about 50 cows. The herd expanded as she and her siblings eventually took over the business. They now milk 120 cows.
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