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Fake Trump electors settle a WI lawsuit against them by promising to cooperate with investigators, rescind false claims
The ten also agree to not serve as electors in the 2024 presidential election or any election with Trump on the ballot.

3 ways Wisconsin politics changed for the better in 2023
This time of year, we’re busy–buying gifts, tying up loose ends, and reflecting on the year that was while anticipating the new one ahead. Here’s a look back at three of the best political headlines to come out of Wisconsin in 2023.

True stories behind 12 of Wisconsin’s coolest lighthouses
These Wisconsin lighthouses are the keepers of stories about paranormal encounters, tragic love lives, and disastrous shipwrecks.

Wisconsinites get relief as Biden cancels nearly $5 billion more in student debt
More than 28,000 Wisconsinites have had their student debt discharged or have been identified for debt relief due to the Biden administration’s reforms of the student loan debt system.

Chippewa Falls teacher and students keep the memory of a Pearl Harbor hero alive
A son of Chippewa Falls was mourned after the attack. Later, he was all but forgotten. A local teacher and students are making sure that doesn’t happen again.

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Fake Trump electors settle a WI lawsuit against them by promising to cooperate with investigators, rescind false claims
The ten also agree to not serve as electors in the 2024 presidential election or any election with Trump on the ballot.

3 ways Wisconsin politics changed for the better in 2023
This time of year, we’re busy–buying gifts, tying up loose ends, and reflecting on the year that was while anticipating the new one ahead. Here’s a look back at three of the best political headlines to come out of Wisconsin in 2023.

True stories behind 12 of Wisconsin’s coolest lighthouses
These Wisconsin lighthouses are the keepers of stories about paranormal encounters, tragic love lives, and disastrous shipwrecks.

Wisconsinites get relief as Biden cancels nearly $5 billion more in student debt
More than 28,000 Wisconsinites have had their student debt discharged or have been identified for debt relief due to the Biden administration’s reforms of the student loan debt system.
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VIDEO: Trump Vows to ‘Terminate’ Affordable Care Act
Even as former President Donald Trump promised to try again to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act, Wisconsin progressives doubled down on their own promise to expand healthcare coverage and make it more affordable for working families. UpNorthNews Correspondent Mark...

Opinion: I’m a Baptist pastor and abortion rights advocate who is deeply troubled with Speaker Johnson’s interpretation of scripture
There is a long history within the faith community, here in Wisconsin and across the country, of defending the right to abortion, and we will not be silent.

Picking the perfect Christmas tree (and tricks to keep it alive!)
Wisconsin is home to nearly 1,400 Christmas tree farms and 36,000 acres of trees! “Wisconsin is one of the biggest producers of Christmas trees in the US,” said Sarah Scharlau of Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound. “They promote family traditions and family...

Wisconsin’s most popular stories of 2023
We’re celebrating “The Best of UpNorthNews”–our most-read stories of the year across a variety of hyper-local, hyper-specific categories.

To lower the cost of expensive drugs, Biden targets Big Pharma’s patents
Under a plan announced Thursday, the government would consider overriding the patent for high-priced drugs that have been developed with the help of taxpayer money and letting competitors make them in hopes of driving down the cost.

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How where you’re from influences who you are
Does where you live have any impact on what kind of personality you have? Science says yes, and these maps show how. Here’s what they reveal about Wisconsin…

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HOLY COW! 🐄 A traffic camera in Eau Claire recently showed vehicles moving along nicely, including a truck carrying a massive cow figure on its...

This Caledonia family turned their holiday light show into a children’s book
The book follows Sofia and her brother Jax, who stumble across Evy, a pine tree that feels different from the other trees in his forest. Throughout the story, the siblings teach Evy how to shine in her own way. Families can stop by Santa’s Workshop after driving through the light display to pick up a copy and listen to Santa read it aloud!

Cancer led this 26-year-old to her dream career. And now, she’s using it to help others.
A cancer diagnosis is often a wake-up call. For Allana Randall, it was a kismet redirection. Learn how you can support her local business that’s helping current cancer patients.

VIDEO: Incredible Birth Story
INCREDIBLE BIRTH STORY 👶🏼 What started as a simple night relaxing at home turned into something a lot more stressful for one Wisconsin couple. The...
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VIDEO: Trump Vows to ‘Terminate’ Affordable Care Act
Even as former President Donald Trump promised to try again to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act, Wisconsin progressives doubled down on their own promise to expand healthcare coverage and make it more affordable for working families. UpNorthNews Correspondent Mark...

Opinion: I’m a Baptist pastor and abortion rights advocate who is deeply troubled with Speaker Johnson’s interpretation of scripture
There is a long history within the faith community, here in Wisconsin and across the country, of defending the right to abortion, and we will not be silent.

Picking the perfect Christmas tree (and tricks to keep it alive!)
Wisconsin is home to nearly 1,400 Christmas tree farms and 36,000 acres of trees! “Wisconsin is one of the biggest producers of Christmas trees in the US,” said Sarah Scharlau of Pleasant Valley Tree Farm in Elk Mound. “They promote family traditions and family...

Wisconsin’s most popular stories of 2023
We’re celebrating “The Best of UpNorthNews”–our most-read stories of the year across a variety of hyper-local, hyper-specific categories.

To lower the cost of expensive drugs, Biden targets Big Pharma’s patents
Under a plan announced Thursday, the government would consider overriding the patent for high-priced drugs that have been developed with the help of taxpayer money and letting competitors make them in hopes of driving down the cost.
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Support local news and empower community voices by donating to UpNorthNews at the link in bio so that we can continue to provide free, fact-based journalism! @upnorthnews Support local news and empower community voices by donating to UpNorthNews at the link in bio so...

VIDEO: Holy Cow!
HOLY COW! 🐄 A traffic camera in Eau Claire recently showed vehicles moving along nicely, including a truck carrying a massive cow figure on its trailer. 🎥: Wisconsin Department of Transportation via Storyful @upnorthnews HOLY COW! 🐄 A traffic camera in Eau Claire...

VIDEO: Incredible Birth Story
INCREDIBLE BIRTH STORY 👶🏼 What started as a simple night relaxing at home turned into something a lot more stressful for one Wisconsin couple. The Greys, who were expecting their second child, didn't anticipate their 45-minute drive from their home in Durand to their...

VIDEO: WI Thanksgiving outfit check
Looking for the perfect outfit to wear to a Wisconsin Thanksgiving? We’ve got you covered with this complete Thanksgiving outfit checklist that’s perfect for Wisconsinites.

VIDEO: 10 things you hear at a Thanksgiving meal in Wisconsin
Badger State Thanksgivings are all about Wisconsin-related topics. Here’s what you can expect to talk about at a typical Wisconsin Thanksgiving.

VIDEO: Quintessential Halloween moments in WI
UpNorthNews Correspondent Dalton Hessel breaks down some of the most common things you’ll run into when trick-or-treating in Wisconsin. Here’s what you’ll hear during a WI Halloween.