It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
| February 3, 2026
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.Trump makes phony voter fraud claim again: The dead don’t vote in Wisconsin
| February 2, 2026
President Trump reposted a conspiracy video with false claims of voter fraud in Wisconsin. Here's the difference between voter files and active voter registrations.What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Feb. 2-8)
| February 2, 2026
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.Sauna culture is expanding in Wisconsin. Here are locations to try.
| February 2, 2026
Nowadays, Wisconsin saunas are no longer just enjoyed Up North, at the gym, and in spas.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.Video: How rural Wisconsinites are keeping their neighbors warm
| February 1, 2026
Wisconsinites started firewood banks to help their neighbors, but restrictions from the Trump administration are impacting their funding and even where they get their wood.Question of the Week: New nuclear power in Wisconsin?
| January 31, 2026
What are your feelings about new nuclear power generation being planned for Wisconsin? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for February 1, 2026 Click one of the options below about a proposal to add nuclear power generation in eastern Wisconsin. Author UpNorthNews Staff View all postsVideo: New Greyhound route connects rural Wisconsin communities
| January 31, 2026
Small town Wisconsin meets big Midwestern cities thanks to Greyhound's new route.3 ways Wisconsinites can get involved as data centers try to creep into their communities
| January 30, 2026
As more data centers flood Wisconsin, local community organizations are working together to empower residents looking to protect their communities.Video: How to protest safely in Wisconsin this winter
| January 30, 2026
Protesting is powerful, and staying safe matters. If you're showing up in Wisconsin this winter, know your rights, dress for the weather, and plan ahead.Video: Family honors Alex Pretti, ICU nurse killed in Minneapolis
| January 30, 2026
"He was extremely kind, caring, and knowledgeable about medical care." That's how Mac Randolph began to describe Alex Pretti, who grew up in Green Bay and took care of his Randolph's father.Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for February 1-7
| January 29, 2026
Your weekly guide to political community events and ways to take action across Wisconsin this week.
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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.How did Wisconsin do at the Golden Globes? Mark Ruffalo, Amy Madigan and more
| January 12, 2026
Wisconsin was well-repped at the 83rd annual Golden Globes. There were at least five nominees with connections to the state. But, unfortunately, none of them ended up walking away with a win at this year’s award show, which aired live on CBS and Paramount+ on Jan. 11. Though, some of them still made statements, including Kenosha son […]Wisconsinites press Congress over unaffordable health insurance
| January 9, 2026
Some Wisconsinites are looking to Congress to finish what it started this week in passing a bipartisan measure which would help lower the cost of soaring premiums that have made their health insurance unaffordable.
