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Where to buy paczki in the Milwaukee area for Fat Tuesday 2026
| February 13, 2026
Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day to indulge in sweets and rich foods before Lent begins. That includes paczki, a deep-fried pastry made with eggs, sugar and butter; filled with fruit, creme, custard or mousse; and drizzled with a variety of icings. More than a dozen bakeries in the Milwaukee […]Wisconsin’s Maple Syrup Trail: Sugar shacks where you can get Wisconsin-made maple syrup
| February 13, 2026
You don’t need to travel to Canada to get maple syrup from the source; peruse the options from Wisconsin’s sugar shacks.Wisconsin lawmakers deadlocked over data center regulation
| February 12, 2026
State lawmakers struggle to find a compromise as data center concerns remain.Milwaukee Bucks Marques Johnson, Doc Rivers finalists for the basketball hall of fame
| February 12, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson and current head coach Doc Rivers were named finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.7 things at America’s Black Holocaust Museum that will stay with you well after your visit
| February 12, 2026
One of Milwaukee’s most powerful museums, America’s Black Holocaust Museum is home to moving exhibits you can learn about below.Growing the Wisconsin economy? Missy Hughes has a plan for that
| February 12, 2026
Missy Hughes, the former leader of the state’s economic development agency, is now running for governor.Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for February 13-19
| February 11, 2026
Your weekly guide to upcoming Wisconsin political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 13-Thursday, Feb. 19.9 unique Wisconsin Valentine’s Day activities
| February 11, 2026
There’s no shortage of special ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Wisconsin, from vow renewals at a brewery to disco ice skating. Whether you’re spending February 14th with your partner or friends, here are some unique events around the state to help commemorate the occasion: Wild for You! – A Valentine’s Night, Madison (Feb. 13) […]This martial arts form, founded in Milwaukee, continues to empower students
| February 10, 2026
Cheryl Knox, 66, used to walk past the Kempo Goju dojo on her way to and from Keefe Avenue Elementary in the mid-1970s. She said she was enamored by the trophies in the window and the martial arts students training in the distance. “I was captivated by everything,” Knox said. “I always thought, one day, I would go inside, and then […]Brennan proposes an ICE ‘accountability commission’ if elected governor
| February 10, 2026
The candidate says a time will come to handle those with ICE and the Border Patrol whose actions have been beneath the dignity “of who we are as Wisconsinites, as human beings.”What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Feb. 9-15)
| February 9, 2026
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.February is Black History Month. Here’s how to celebrate in Wisconsin
| February 9, 2026
February is Black History Month. Here’s how to celebrate in Wisconsin.
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This martial arts form, founded in Milwaukee, continues to empower students
| February 10, 2026
Cheryl Knox, 66, used to walk past the Kempo Goju dojo on her way to and from Keefe Avenue Elementary in the mid-1970s. She said she was enamored by the trophies in the window and the martial arts students training in the distance. “I was captivated by everything,” Knox said. “I always thought, one day, I would go inside, and then […]Children’s Wisconsin receives $10 million gift toward research
| February 4, 2026
Milwaukee-area philanthropists Barri and Dave Drury have made a $10 million gift to Children’s Wisconsin to support pediatric research, one of the largest donations for research the health system has received. The gift, announced by Children’s Feb. 4, is meant to drive scientific discoveries that will improve pediatric patients’ care and to support Children’s physicians […]Meet Jimmy, Wisconsin’s own weather-predicting groundhog
| February 2, 2026
Move over, Punxsatawney Phil. Sun Prairie is home to its own weather-predicting groundhog and unique Groundhog Day traditions.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| January 29, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.Oppose ICE? Here’s how you can take action
| January 29, 2026
Here are some action tools to help stop ICE funding, halt detention expansion, and demand accountability from Congress.Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants
| January 28, 2026
Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants.11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day
| January 22, 2026
These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.WI energy bills rise as Trump marks one year in office
| January 20, 2026
On the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term, advocates for clean energy and the environment are calling out the administration for failed promises to cut energy costs.Indigenous practices help heal trauma passed down through generations
| January 20, 2026
It’s not uncommon for Indigenous people to feel distrustful or on guard when around White people, explains Lea Denny.6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 2026
| January 13, 2026
Immigrant-owned businesses support the local economy and provide an opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are six in Wisconsin to check out in 2026.AI data center plans for Greenleaf scrapped amid community opposition
| January 13, 2026
The real estate company looking to bring a data center to Greenleaf has ended its pursuit of property after residents and officials made clear they opposed the idea.10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites
| January 13, 2026
From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.
