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 Chief Political Correspondent and occasional pontoon captain.
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And then there were 6 as Missy Hughes drops out of the Democratic primary for WI governor
The former head of Wisconsin’s economic development office endorsed Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez ahead of the August 11 primary.
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No ‘conventional’ wisdom on who will win the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Delegates are being pulled — and polled — in all directions as the seven candidates made their case at their state party convention.
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Wisconsin Democrats head to convention ready to put their candidates for governor under a microscope
Delegates will hear from all seven candidates as they weigh who has the best chance to defend the office Gov. Tony Evers held for two terms.
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Question of the Week: Should Democrats endorse a candidate for governor?
Primary elections determine party nominees in Wisconsin, but would a party endorsement help with a large field of candidates? It’s our newsletter question of the week for May 7, 2026.
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Meet the WI congressman whose pro-corporate agenda could sink the Packers
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald has an extensive record in favor of mergers and against federal oversight on behalf of consumers, but his latest move could be a franchise killer for football in Green Bay.
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What exactly did Trump tell Wisconsin about his farm record?
The president said prices for fuel, fertilizer, and other inputs are “all coming way down,” but it’s not clear there’s a plan to make that happen.
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Meet the 3 Democrats who want to unseat a powerful but vulnerable legislator
Sen. Howard Marklein has represented a southwest Wisconsin district for all 16 years Republicans have controlled the Legislature.
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Question of the Week: Jungle primaries
Also known as open primaries, they allow the top two candidates to advance to the general election, whatever their party. It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for June 4.
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President Trump will visit Wisconsin and say he’s been good for farmers. His claims need a fact check
Inflation, tariffs, and healthcare costs have all taken a big bite out of farm families’ income as Trump becomes the latest major figure trying to save Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
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Barnes proposes real rules to prevent artificial intelligence from gouging WI consumers
The Democratic candidates for governor want Wisconsin’s leaders to put people’s pocketbooks ahead of corporate computers when it comes to fair and safe online commerce.
