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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Vos Fights Attempts to ID Illegally Deleted Election Probe Records
Assembly speaker claims he doesn’t know his official Twitter password, rarely looks at official email, and only communicates by phone with Gableman and Trump.
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Business Leaders Support Elections Commission, a Frequent Target of GOP Conspiracies
Republicans have targeted the Elections Commission as they seek to undermine elections.
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Another County Republican Party Demands Vos Be Removed
Wood County GOP joins Iowa Co. in claiming Assembly Speaker was unfair to an election conspiracy theorist.
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Ron Johnson Won’t Push for 1,000+ New Jobs in His Hometown
Oshkosh Defense’s namesake plant could make USPS vehicles, but it appears the jobs are heading for non-union conditions in South Carolina.
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Pocan Calls on State and Federal AG’s to Investigate Fraudulent Electors
Congressman asks US Attorney General Merrick Garland and state Attorney General Josh Kaul to expose Trump campaign’s conspiracy.
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Legislator: GOP Colleagues Underestimate the Damage to Democracy from Election Lies
Smith says many know better but are going along because it helps them stay in power.
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Baldwin, Democratic Senate Candidates React to Supreme Court Justice Breyer’s Retirement
President Biden will pick a nominee for Senate confirmation.
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Ballot Drop Boxes Are Legal Again After Appeals Court Blocks Waukesha Judge’s Order
Three-judge panel says circuit court judge’s ruling comes too close to Feb. 15 primary.
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Health Insurance Sign-Ups Hit New Record in Wisconsin During Biden’s First Year
After declining enrollment during the Trump administration, a record number of people sign up for coverage.
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