Politics Watch: Mequon firefighter on needing more working-class people in Congress UpNorthNews Staff February 20, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Mequon firefighter Mark Thurow has launched an independent bid for Congress in the east-central part of the state, saying there aren’t nearly enough “blue collar” representatives in Washington. Popular News 5 ways to support women’s sports in Wisconsin Environment WI pummeled early with record-shattering severe weather Local 8 restaurants in Milwaukee where kids can eat for free Rural New Wisconsin law taps ‘Dreamers’ to fill critical rural labor gaps News Question of the Week: Prediction markets Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos News Pesticide protection in the next Farm Bill? News Many WI farmers already paid for their fertilizer; they may not get it in time because of Trump. News Watch: Some Wisconsin voters will find themselves in a new state Senate district this year Politics Watch: Rep. Phelps (Eau Claire) outlined trying to work for the people when he’s in the minority Local Watch: Wisconsin consumers are concerned about hikes in electrical rates.
