Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.
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5 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Wisconsin’s Favorite Fast Food Chain
Are you a Culver’s super fan?
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5 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Wisconsin Mom
These won’t just make her day. They’ll make a difference.
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Evers Wants All Wisconsin Students to Eat for Free. Here’s Why That Hasn’t Happened (Yet)
One in eight school-aged kids living in Wisconsin comes from a family where food is hard to come by, while many more are living on the edge: their families can afford food, but that means cutting into their clothing budget or college savings. Gov. Tony Evers has a solution: Provide free breakfast and lunch for…
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Book It to These 12 Wisconsin Independent Bookstores
Spend $100 at an independent bookstore, and $68 stays local. That’s just one of the research-backed benefits of supporting your neighborhood bookstore. A great day to do it is this Saturday, April 29.
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3 Things You Don’t Know About Kwik Trip, Wisconsin’s Favorite Convenience Store
You’d have to live under a rock to be unfamiliar with Kwik Trip. Or, more realistically, you’d have to never leave your house. With more than 450 stores in all 72 counties, Kwik Trip is not only big in Wisconsin—it’s extraordinarily beloved.
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Wisconsinites Want Weed: Where Local Lawmakers Stand on Legalization
In Wisconsin, 69% of voters support cannabis legalization. But the Badger State remains an island among its weed-friendly neighbors, with all three having some form of legality.
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3 Reasons Giannis is Milwaukee’s Champion On and Off the Court
Milwaukee is on the hunt for its third championship trophy. And leading the team is Giannis Antetokounmpo. Here are a few fun facts to carry you through playoff season.
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Wisconsin’s Biggest Farmers’ Market
There’s a reason Madison consistently ranks among the best cities in the country to live. In nearly every article on the topic, you’ll find the same thing mentioned: The Dane County Farmers’ Market.
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A Madison Man Started Hiding ‘Mini Wisconsins’ During the Pandemic. He Never Stopped.
Three years and 3,000 mini models later–meet the brains behind the statewide scavenger hunt.
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12 Places in Wisconsin to Donate Clothes, Shoes, and More That Aren’t Goodwill
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with giving to Goodwill, your clothes (and other clutter) can often make a greater impact somewhere else. These organizations make great places to give because they also give back.
