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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Latest from Pat Kreitlow
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Wisconsin Prepares for Arrival of Refugees as US Ends 20 Years in Afghanistan
At least 38 troops with Wisconsin ties were killed during Operation Enduring Freedom.
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How New Census Data Changes the Fight Over Gerrymandering in Wisconsin
Group files lawsuit seeking to ensure Wisconsin’s gerrymandered maps of the past decade aren’t used as the base for new lines.
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Following the Money: Investigation Shows How Ron Johnson Secured a Giant Tax Break for Mega GOP Donors
By playing hard-to-get, the Wisconsin senator allowed more tax cuts to be based on wealth rather than job creation, as Trump had claimed.
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Wisconsin Legislator Getting More Cozy With QAnon
Meanwhile, a QAnon sympathizer from Nashotah makes a court appearance for a paintball attack on Army Reservists and promising further violence.
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Evers Adds $100 Million in Federal Funds to Expand Broadband in Wisconsin
Stimulus funding could join another $200 million from the state if the Legislature approves governor’s budget request for high-speed internet.
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The 3 R’s, a Pandemic, and Infrastructure Debates Give the Next DPI Leader a Full Inbox
Underly sets up a large transition team before taking over as state superintendent in early July.
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Two of Wisconsin’s Former GOP Congressmen Are Among a Group Demanding Change or a New Party
Reid Ribble and Tom Petri join more than 100 other prominent Republicans who say they’re willing to “hasten the creation” of an alternative to Trumpism.
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Republican Politicians Fighting Biden’s Plan, but Republican Voters in WI Like Some of ‘Em
Poll: GOP voters give overwhelming approval to fixing roads, lead pipes, child care affordability, paid family and medical leave.
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‘They Don’t Really Like Each Other’: Republican Infighting Could Delay Budget Passage, Lawmaker Says
Despite a decade of control, Assembly and Senate Republicans have a history of squabbling and missing budget deadlines.
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Baldwin: Infrastructure Damaged Due to a Changing Climate Should Be Built Back Better
Her bill would allow roads and bridges destroyed by extreme weather to be built to higher standards without penalty.
