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.
Pat Kreitlow
Latest from Pat Kreitlow
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Wisconsin Trusts Evers Over Trump on Coronavirus Reopening
Poll shows overwhelming disapproval of protesters and strong support for social distancing to continue
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‘I’m Ready for This’: Wausau’s New Millennial Mayor
Katie Rosenberg wants to focus on continuing important services and have the city do more vetting before borrowing for projects
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What Jill Karofsky Wants to Do Once She’s Sworn In
Wisconsin’s poor reputation for avoiding conflicts of interest between judges and donors needs repair, but conservatives will still hold the court, 4-3
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From the Editor: Not Voting Often Is Wrong. Making Voting Dangerous Is Worse.
Patience and science have to take precedence over partisan concerns and a need to golf
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Saturday Headlines: Election Commission Gridlock, COVID-19 Toll Hits 137
Hospitals seeking supplies. Mayo trims employees. Courts resume with TV links.
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Lt. Gov. Barnes Blasts GOP for Election: ‘Remember Who Did This’
Barnes’ use of an expletive to describe Election Day chaos was mild compared to what he wanted to say
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Election Starts as Chaotic as Predicted
Voters wait hours in a pandemic as conservative courts force election to go on
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Evers Postpones Election, GOP Runs to Court
Governor calls new special session for Tuesday, sets new June election date
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Election Day 101 – If It Still Happens
Courts, clerks and health officials could still upend Tuesday’s balloting
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GOP Shuns Evers. State Tops 60 Deaths.
Disaster declaration approved by Trump. Refrigerated truck arrives in Milwaukee as a likely morgue.






















