Doug Mell, Author at UpNorthNews | Wisconsin News For You

Doug Mell

A former managing editor of the Eau Claire Leader Telegram, Doug Mell is the Special Assistant to the Chancellor at UW-Stout, responsible for liaison activities with the state Legislature, local officials, and the community.

Economy

Chris Van Es with then-Treasury Secy Jack Lew in 2016.

Economy WI Treasury Alum: Janet Yellen Is Good for Workers, Consumers, Interest Rates, Tariffs

Eau Claire native Chris Van Es says she and other Obama-era figures are also “crisis tested” and ready to help President-elect Biden.

Doug Mell December 7, 2020 12:44 pm CST

Coronavirus

Coronavirus Op-Ed: ‘The Disease Is Right Outside Our Door, Doing Pushups.’

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Doug Mell has been working in multiple capacities to contain the virus. His take is a “spigot has opened.”

Doug Mell November 10, 2020 8:32 am CST

Elections

Drop boxes are designed to provide voters an alternative spot to deliver their absentee ballot, as opposed to traditional mail service. (Photo by Ethan Duran)

Elections Some Wisconsinites Are Using the Wrong Ballot Drop Boxes. Here’s How to Avoid That Mistake.

Local clerks usually cover the time and expense of mailing ballots to a voter’s actual hometown, but don’t take that courtesy for granted.

Doug Mell October 21, 2020 12:59 pm CDT

Media

The now-closed offices of the Washburn County Register which is ending publication after 131 years of serving Shell Lake, Wis.

Media Death of a Wisconsin Newspaper. Again.

This time it’s in Shell Lake where community accomplishments will go unrecognized and local government won’t have a watchdog.

Doug Mell September 16, 2020 2:02 pm CDT

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