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Alyssa Allemand

Alyssa Allemand

Alyssa Allemand is a digital editor for Wisconsin Public Radio. She is from a small town in central Illinois, but was born in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, and has made her way back to the state, now living in Madison. She loves cold brew and springtime, and is shamelessly Midwestern.

Latest Contributed Stories

Culver’s employee John Evert hands an order to a customer Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, outside of the original Culver’s in Sauk City. Angela Major/WPR

December 10, 2021

What’s The Scoop On The Origin Of The Culver’s Franchise?

Just about everyone in Wisconsin is familiar with Culver’s. Whether it’s the cheese curds, the custard or the ButterBurgers that draw you in, its popularity has extended beyond its home state of ...
Chris Hubbard stands near news stands Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Madison, Wis. He sells Street Pulse newspaper and prints of his photos outside of Trader Joe’s. (Angela Major/WPR)

July 22, 2021

Street Pulse: A Newspaper That Helps Those Experiencing Homelessness Feel ‘Sense Of Purpose’ 

More than 20,000 people in Wisconsin experience homelessness, according to a 2019 report from the Institute for Community Alliances. Among those are vendors for Street Pulse newspaper, a Dane County ...
 
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