Growing the Wisconsin economy? Missy Hughes has a plan for that
Missy Hughes, the former leader of the state’s economic development agency, is now running for governor.
Feb
2026
12
Pat Kreitlow
The Founding Editor of UpNorthNews, Pat was a familiar presence on radio and TV stations in western Wisconsin before serving in the state Legislature. After a brief stint living in the Caribbean, Pat and wife returned to Chippewa Falls to be closer to their growing group of grandchildren. He now serves as UNN's chief political correspondent and host of UpNorthNews Radio, airing weekday mornings 6 a.m.-8 a.m on the Civic Media radio network and the UpNorthNews Facebook page.
Feb
2026
10
Brennan proposes an ICE ‘accountability commission’ if elected governor
The candidate says a time will come to handle those with ICE and the Border Patrol whose actions have been beneath the dignity “of who we are as Wisconsinites, as human beings.”
Feb
2026
6
Meet the candidates in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District Democratic primary
A former legislator, an attorney, and a computer programmer are promising something increasingly appealing to voters in the 7th Congressional District: a return to normal.
Feb
2026
4
This former Wisconsin US Attorney has a message for Trump’s plan to ‘nationalize’ elections
From the US Constitution to nearly 2,000 local clerks, Wisconsin has what it needs to conduct secure elections despite President Trump continuing to spread his “Big Lie” about widespread fraud.
Feb
2026
2
Trump makes phony voter fraud claim again: The dead don’t vote in Wisconsin
President Trump reposted a conspiracy video with false claims of voter fraud in Wisconsin. Here's the difference between voter files and active voter registrations.
Jan
2026
28
Here’s the phony reason the US Senate hasn’t voted to restore ACA tax credits
ACA funding is already covered by the 1977 Hyde Amendment, yet some Republicans want any bill restoring the expired enhanced premium tax credits to include the same language.
Jan
2026
28
Trump endorses Florida man running for Congress in Wisconsin — Sean Duffy’s son-in-law
Michael Alfonso, 25, has an active voter registration in Florida, where he voted in 2024, an inactive Madison record, and an active record at his in-laws’ home in Hayward, though he has never voted there.
Jan
2026
28
The ‘real’ GOP primary for WI governor: Trump endorses Tom Tiffany
With Tom Tiffany winning Trump's endorsement, the odds become even longer for Josh Schoemann, the only other Republican in the race for Wisconsin governor.
Jan
2026
23
Question of the Week – January 25, 2026
What will be Wisconsin's legacy with data centers?
Jan
2026
22
And they’re off: 7 Democratic candidates for WI governor hold first forum
Without big disagreements on top issues, gubernatorial hopefuls trumpet their varied experiences in leadership, public service, and different types of Wisconsin businesses.
