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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Opposition to School Pandemic Safeguards Becomes a Trojan Horse for Other Culture War Issues
Once-sleepy spring elections in Wisconsin get heated with comments about history, race, and the role of partisanship.
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Baldwin Points to ShopKo as a Warning to Kohl’s Not to Sell Out to Vulture Capitalism
Senator urges department store chain to avoid private equity firms that would benefit from steering it toward a lucrative bankruptcy.
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Judge Says Trump Likely Committed Crimes by Casting Doubt on the 2020 Election Results in Wisconsin
“It was a coup in search of a legal theory … The illegality of the plan was obvious.”
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Time to Punch Back Against the Bullies
A new law increasing penalties for threatening healthcare workers in Wisconsin is a good start. From air travel to school boards, there’s more work to be done.
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Johnson’s Moscow Visit, Investing in Wisconsin Manufacturers, More: This Week on the US Senate Campaign Trail
Lasry ad hits Johnson for 2018 trip. Godlewski talks drug prices. Nelson touts a presidential candidate’s endorsement.
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‘They Would Like Us to Quit or Die’: Elections Commission Member Ann Jacobs Takes on Her Critics
In hindsight, she says the Republican “investigation” of Wisconsin’s 2020 election did nothing but issue subpoenas and order office supplies.
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Citing Too Many Black-Majority Districts, Conservatives on US Supreme Court Strike Down Evers’ New Maps
Republicans called it racial gerrymandering. State attorney general says it’s “back to the drawing board,” with less than a month until candidates for Legislature can start to file.
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Look Back: Two Years Ago, Wisconsin Bars Are Shut Down on St. Pat’s Day as COVID Spreads
Health officials warned an already-impatient nation that the pandemic’s impact would last months rather than weeks. If only.
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One Year In, Pandemic Assistance Addresses an Affordable Housing Crisis in Many Communities
Economic hardships made worse by the pandemic get American Rescue Plan aid to keep roofs over families’ heads.
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Entrepreneurs and Elected Leaders Mark One Year of Help From the American Rescue Plan
Democrats hammer Sen. Johnson for consistent opposition to pandemic relief for Wisconsin small businesses and families.
