Kelly Lecker: Catch up on the latest Packers news with our new newsletter

There was a long pause. Then my dad, always one to keep things in perspective, said, “Well, the Packers will be playing soon, and everything will be OK.”

It was a funny response, but he wasn’t all wrong. Something about fall and football lifts the spirits.

Whether they’re winning or losing, Wisconsin football teams are an important part of life in the state. And our reporters and photographers work hard to cover them like readers expect and deserve.

The Wisconsin State Journal has a team of sports journalists who cover the Badgers, from game coverage to analysis. Photographers catch the biggest plays, and the fans’ joy or disappointment. On Madison.com, you’ll find coverage before, during and after games, as well as mid-week interviews.

For Packers fans, you might have noticed that a new reporter has been working hard to cover all the latest news in Green Bay. Paul Bretl, who has been covering the Packers since 2018, is the Packers reporter for ESPN La Crosse (105.5 FM), and we couldn’t be happier to have him working with the State Journal, filling the big shoes of former Packers reporter Jason Wilde.

Bretl’s insight and experience allow him to give you impactful coverage of the Packers. If you want to make sure you don’t miss his stories, subscribe to our newsletter, Packers Playbook. The newsletter will give you the latest Packers and NFL news, and it comes out every Monday.

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