Julian Emerson

Julian Emerson

Reporter, UpNorthNews

A fixture in west central Wisconsin journalism for over a quarter-century, Julian specializes in investigative work, politics, and social justice issues.

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Education School Board Battles National Groups
Education Education Advocates Warn of a ‘Very Well-Coordinated Disinformation Campaign’ Against Public Schools

Conservative opposition to science-based COVID safeguards then extended to teaching more accurate history lessons. The culture war-based campaigns distract from years of underfunding and undermining local control.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson March 21, 2022 1:54 pm CDT
Courts Ron Johnson, Scott Fitzgerald, Tom Tiffany
Courts Lawsuit Seeks to Ban Johnson, Tiffany, Fitzgerald From 2022 Ballot for Insurrection

Abetting the premeditated lies that sparked the attack on Congress should trigger a 14th Amendment ban from office, plaintiffs say.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson March 11, 2022 9:55 am CST
Courts Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester),
Courts Judge Rips Vos for Withholding Public Records, but Taxpayers Will Pay the Penalty

Assembly Speaker admonished along with GOP election investigator Michael Gableman for “unconsidered and irrational” conduct.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson March 4, 2022 8:28 am CST
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Coronavirus Wisconsin Passes 12,000 COVID Deaths

Milestone reached as the Omicron surge subsides.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson March 4, 2022 8:19 am CST
Elections Four of the leading candidates in the Democratic primary to determine who will challenge Sen. Ron Johnson in November. L-R, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski (Graphic by Jonathon Sadowski)
Elections Barnes Getting Attention as Fellow Democrats Try to Narrow His Lead

Lieutenant Governor tops two new polls, but about half of Democratic voters say they don’t have a favorite choice to run for Senate.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson March 4, 2022 8:12 am CST

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For the week of Feb. 21: Barnes talks business, Nelson criticizes Barnes, Battino drops out to run for a different office.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson February 26, 2022 12:12 pm CST
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Environment Natural Resources Board Blocks Effort to Tighten Allowable PFAS Levels

Decision comes despite recommendation by state agencies to tighten standards for chemicals that pose health risks.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson February 24, 2022 4:15 pm CST