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  1. Cedar Crest Ice Cream parlor.

    Cedar Crest Ice Cream celebrates 50 years of family tradition

    Cedar Crest Ice Cream is a family tradition that dates back to 1918.
  2. Gov. Tony Evers delivers his 2025 budget address

    Evers deploys flattery on the Legislature, hoping for a final bipartisan act

    Gov. Tony Evers delivers his final State of the State address Tuesday night and plans to outline the highlights of two terms of bipartisan progress, while hoping for one more deal to support public schools and provide property tax relief.
  3. Despite the biting wind chill and long nights, there are still ways to find joy in the season.

    7 ways to combat the Wisconsin winter blues

    Stop waiting for spring! Find the best indoor gardens, trivia spots, and pickleball clubs to help you beat the winter blues right here in Wisconsin.
  4. What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Feb. 16-22)

    What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Feb. 16-22)

    Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
  5. The Lenten season in Wisconsin means Friday night fish fries practically become religion.

    10 of the best fish fries in Wisconsin to try during Lent

    The Lenten season is right around the corner, which means fish fries in Wisconsin are about to pop up on menus. Check out some of our favorite spots!
  6. Trump and Epstein billboard

    Question of the Week: Are the Epstein files a ‘distraction’ designed to hurt President Trump?

    Congressman Tom Tiffany, a candidate for governor, says the quest for justice by victims of the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein amounts to a distraction.
  7. Fat Tuesday paczki in Milwaukee.

    Where to buy paczki in the Milwaukee area for Fat Tuesday 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 […]
  8. Whether it’s poured on top of a pile of pancakes or added to sweeten up a recipe, there is no denying that maple syrup is a delicious addition to a wide array of dishes.

    Wisconsin’s Maple Syrup Trail: Sugar shacks where you can get Wisconsin-made maple syrup

    You don’t need to travel to Canada to get maple syrup from the source; peruse the options from Wisconsin’s sugar shacks.
  9. Wisconsin data centers.

    Wisconsin lawmakers deadlocked over data center regulation

    State lawmakers struggle to find a compromise as data center concerns remain.
  10. Milwaukee Bucks legends are finalists for the basketball hall of fame.

    Milwaukee Bucks Marques Johnson, Doc Rivers finalists for the basketball hall of fame

    Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson and current head coach Doc Rivers were named finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
  11. One of Milwaukee’s most powerful museums, America’s Black Holocaust Museum is home to moving exhibits.

    7 things at America’s Black Holocaust Museum that will stay with you well after your visit

    One of Milwaukee’s most powerful museums, America’s Black Holocaust Museum is home to moving exhibits you can learn about below.
  12. Small business open sign MIssy Hughes economy plan

    Growing the Wisconsin economy? Missy Hughes has a plan for that

    Missy Hughes, the former leader of the state’s economic development agency, is now running for governor.

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  1. Martial Arts in Milwaukee.

    This martial arts form, founded in Milwaukee, continues to empower students

    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 […]
  2. Children's Wisconsin received $10 million for research.

    Children’s Wisconsin receives $10 million gift toward research

    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 […]
  3. The tradition of having a groundhog predict the weather was based on the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog sees its shadow after emerging from its burrow, it will go back inside the burrow because six more weeks of winter are on the way. I

    Meet Jimmy, Wisconsin’s own weather-predicting groundhog

    Move over, Punxsatawney Phil. Sun Prairie is home to its own weather-predicting groundhog and unique Groundhog Day traditions.
  4. Miss Door County pageant.

    Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants

    Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants.
  5. Each of these family-owned companies developed a product they stand behind and also enjoy at home.

    11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day

    These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.
  6. 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.

    WI energy bills rise as Trump marks one year in office

    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.
  7. Indigenous practices.

    Indigenous practices help heal trauma passed down through generations

    It’s not uncommon for Indigenous people to feel distrustful or on guard when around White people, explains Lea Denny.
  8. Immigrants have always played a crucial role in this country’s prosperity, and that’s abundantly obvious when looking at the different ways immigrant-owned businesses have contributed to the vitality of Wisconsin’s economy.

    6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 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.
  9. Greenleaf residents oppose data center proposal.

    AI data center plans for Greenleaf scrapped amid community opposition

    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. While many of the records broken by Wisconsinites are connected to sports, the state and its residents also claim some pretty silly, yet no less impressive, records as well.

    10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites

    From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.

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