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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EXCLUSIVE: Poll of Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor drops Tuesday
We co-sponsored a poll of the Democratic primary for governor, conducted by State Navigate. We’re sharing the results Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. Central.
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Question of the Week: A healthy victory or a squeaker in the primary for governor?
With five active Democratic gubernatorial candidates, will the primary victor barely win or barely break a sweat? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 23.
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Ben Wikler says his Wisconsin lessons on local organizing can help make big changes nationally
The former state Democratic Party chair has a new book, “This Is The Plan,” that emphasizes how community activism can create the ripples that address everyday issues and create lasting reforms.
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Crowley gets back in the race for governor: ‘Allow me to reintroduce myself’
Gov. Tony Evers makes a surprise endorsement as the Milwaukee County Executive rejoins a race he’d left 10 days earlier, before the Rodriguez collapse.
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Sara Rodriguez drops out, David Crowley urged to restart his race for governor
The lieutenant governor describes the “betrayal” of a campaign manager who left her finances in shambles, while the Milwaukee County Executive who had endorsed Rodriguez sits on a healthy warchest.
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Question of the Week: Should Sara Rodriguez continue her campaign?
Do the revelations about her campaign manager mishandling finances end her hopes to become governor or make her look decisive and responsible? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 16.
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Sara Rodriguez fires manager over ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars’ in double-counted donations and unreported expenses
The lieutenant governor’s revelation is rocking the race for Wisconsin governor, but Rodriguez says she’s staying in the race and believes voters will appreciate her transparency.
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Question of the Week: How to fix healthcare
If it were up to you to change our healthcare system, would you strengthen the ACA? Adopt Medicare For All? Scrap government programs? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for July 9.
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David Crowley’s departure leaves five Democrats in the race for WI governor
The Milwaukee County Executive collects accolades from his primary election opponents in a peaceful moment for a race that’s heating up.
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Wisconsin businesses still hurting as Trump tries new ways to impose tariffs
Attorney General Josh Kaul says the president is trying to get around a US Supreme Court order, while small businesses face financial uncertainty.
