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Democrats in Wisconsin’s legislature say GOP leaders won’t even hear their ideas
They say it prevents them from representing their communities fairly. In western Wisconsin, Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith says his party wants to work across the aisle and hold actual conversations about issues. Smith’s race in Senate District 31 is part of a broader, intense fight for control of the Wisconsin state legislature, with Democrats aiming…
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Watch: 🎶⛱️ “Somewhere on a beach…”🎶⛱️
You know that song by Dierks Bentley, about thinking a person is at home but they’re really sipping drinks and letting loose on a relaxing vacation? Some people in western Wisconsin are thinking their representative is at home, representing them in St. Croix and Pierce Counties. But the Milwaukee-based research group, A Better Wisconsin Together,…
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This Western WI lawmaker has missed a quarter of his meetings—and 225 votes
Wisconsin State Rep. Shannon Zimmerman of River Falls reportedly missed 225 votes during the 2025-26 legislative session.
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What Wisconsin teachers actually want for Teacher Appreciation Week
Score an A+ on Teacher Appreciation Week with this gifting guide featuring what Wisconsin teachers say they actually want, including gifts money can’t buy.
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Your ‘Do Something’ calendar for taking action on May Day in Wisconsin
Here’s your roundup of May Day protests, marches, rallies, and gatherings in Wisconsin.
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9 Ways to celebrate Earth Day in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Earth Day events to mark on your calendar.
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Animal activists take protests over Ridglan Farms beagles to Capitol
Shouts of “free the dogs” rang out through the state Capitol on April 20 as protesters advocating on behalf of beagles at a Wisconsin dog breeding facility demanded a meeting with Gov. Tony Evers.
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (April 20-26)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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Wisconsin readers share their favorite local bookstores
Our readers sent in their favorite independent bookstores around the state, and here’s what we heard.
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From wheat fields to America’s Dairyland: Wisconsin’s rise as a dairy powerhouse
Wisconsin’s identity as “America’s Dairyland” has been forged through generations of agricultural innovation, hard-earned adaptation, and a blend of science, community, and economic resilience.
