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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Vaccine Stories Kristi and Jeff Mecikalski
Vaccine Stories As She Grieves Her Father-in-Law, This Wisconsin Nurse Awaits Her Vaccine Dose

COVID-19 also sickened her husband, so Kristi Mecikalski is well aware of the value of getting immunized.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 20, 2021 10:08 am CST
Politics John Kraft, chairman of the St.Croix County Republican Party, made this post on his Facebook page following a party gathering on Jan. 8 designed to discuss what he termed “full-on attacks” from Democrats.
Politics St. Croix County Republican Party Chairman Resigns Following Post Telling Members to ‘Prepare for War’

Republican Party’s Executive Committee said the chairman acted without their approval.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 15, 2021 4:40 pm CST
Vaccine News Kristen Kelm, community health division manager for the Chippewa County Health Department, receives a vaccination to protect against contracting COVID-19. County health officers in northwest Wisconsin report strong demand for the vaccine. (Photo courtesy of Kristen Kelm)
Vaccine News Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Strong, Even in Mostly Rural Counties

State health officials are attempting to speed up the vaccination process.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 15, 2021 3:15 pm CST
Politics John Kraft, chairman of the St.Croix County Republican Party, made this post on his Facebook page following a party gathering on Jan. 8 designed to discuss what he termed “full-on attacks” from Democrats.
Politics County Republicans Continue Embracing Violent Rhetoric After Deadly Attack on Capitol

Website in St. Croix County taken down after “prepare for war” references.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 14, 2021 3:40 pm CST
Social Justice Students taking part in the UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama in January 2020. (Photo courtesy of Jodi Thesing-Ritter)
Social Justice Eau Claire Educators Who Lead Civil Rights Program Draw Parallels to Today

UW-Eau Claire civil rights program seeks to change views through education, experiences.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 14, 2021 9:22 am CST

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Dana Hanson, assistant operations manager at Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire, holds a vial of COVID-19 vaccine in preparation for giving out shots to fellow healthcare workers in the first group of recipients. (Photo courtesy of Marshfield Clinic.) Coronavirus Supply Still Tight, but Seniors 65+ Will Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week
(Shutterstock image) Vaccine News Mobile Vaccination Units Are Getting Deployed Across Wisconsin
Kristi and Jeff Mecikalski Vaccine Stories As She Grieves Her Father-in-Law, This Wisconsin Nurse Awaits Her Vaccine Dose
This 7-year-old's Virtual Lemonade Stand Raised Enough Money to Feed 600 Families for a Week Our Wisconsin WI Girl’s Virtual Lemonade Stand Will Be Highlighted in Inauguration Special About Giving
Vaccine News A healthcare worker holds a Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine at Memorial Healthcare System, in Miramar, Florida on December 14, 2020. - The United States kicked off a mass vaccination drive Monday hoping to turn the tide on the world's biggest coronavirus outbreak, as the country's death toll neared a staggering 300,000. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)
Vaccine News Wisconsin Officials to Feds: We Need More COVID-19 Vaccines ASAP

Effort to vaccinate more people more quickly hindered by supply, DHS says.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 11, 2021 4:14 pm CST
Education The candidates running for Wisconsin state superintendent are, clockwise from top left, Shandowlyon Hendricks-Williams, Deborah Kerr, Troy Gunderson, Jill Underly, Sheila Briggs, Steve Krull, and Joe Fenrick.
Education State Superintendent Candidates Hold First Forum, Tackle COVID-19 Protocol

The field will be narrowed to two in Feb. 16 primary, with the winner decided in the April 6 election.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson January 8, 2021 12:12 pm CST