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Why are vinyl lounges popping up in Wisconsin?
Designed to bring music lovers together, vinyl lounges are trending in Wisconsin.
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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (May 4-10)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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Flock Off: Wisconsinites want AI surveillance cameras out of their communities
Residents want lawmakers to protect them, their data, and their privacy from misuse by local and federal agencies.
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5 ways to support women’s sports in Wisconsin
The NBA, NFL, and MLB have to start making room because women’s sports are gaining in popularity, and there are so many ways to support them in Wisconsin.
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WI pummeled early with record-shattering severe weather
In just the first three weeks of April, the state recorded more severe thunderstorm, tornado, and flash flood warnings than in any full month over the past 40 years of available data—well ahead of the typical peak later in the spring.
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8 restaurants in Milwaukee where kids can eat for free
There are quite a few restaurants in Milwaukee (and the surrounding Greater Milwaukee area) that run kids-eat-free discounts on select days of the week.
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New Wisconsin law taps ‘Dreamers’ to fill critical rural labor gaps
A bipartisan Wisconsin law removes barriers for more than 5,000 DACA recipients in the state, allowing them to work in high-need fields, especially in rural areas, including nursing, teaching, plumbing, and other licensed trades.
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Question of the Week: Prediction markets
Are they legitimate investment exchanges or a sneaky way to avoid being regulated like other gambling sites? It’s our newsletter question of the week for April 30, 2026.
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As they move north, here’s what to know about the popular monarch butterfly
Monarch butterflies are one of the most identifiable insects in Wisconsin.
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Festivals, arts, more things to do in the Milwaukee area in spring 2026
Find something to do in the Milwaukee area this spring with this calendar of festivals, theater and music performances, author visits and more.
