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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Dave Obey Gets Bipartisan Honor as Great Lakes Visitors Center Is Named After Him
Obey represented northern Wisconsin in Congress for 40 years, credited for shepherding the center’s creation in 1998.
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Milwaukee Bucks Refuse to Take the Court Over Racial Injustice, NBA Cancels Day’s Other Games
Decision made in the wake of the Jacob Blake police shooting and the white vigilante killing of two people last night.
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Ron Johnson Calls Postmaster General Before Committee to Praise Cutbacks
Senator showers praise on the Trump mega-donor who says hundreds of sorting machines won’t come back.
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‘Dress Rehearsal’: New Doc Explores How Progressives Won Wisconsin’s Pandemic Election
Convention film shows the successful pivot from door-knocking to online activities that helped unseat a conservative Supreme Court justice.
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Milwaukee Convention Kicks Off with the Usual Welcoming Speeches and Themes—Just In a Different Way
Delegates miss an arena, but still get to be in ‘the Zoom where it happens.’
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7 Out of 10 Wisconsinites Support Mask Requirements in New Marquette Poll
Survey shows Biden up 6 on Trump. Comfort on sending kids back to school depends on if you have kids at home.
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Rural Political Group Adds Wisconsin Members and Takes Aim at Trump’s Record
Rural America Fund to focus on harm done by trade wars and mismanagement, hurting Main Street in small communities
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Kanye West’s White House Run Is Getting Lots of GOP Help in Wisconsin
Tactic is similar to 2012 when the GOP ran fake Democrats to force primaries.
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Biden No Longer Attending Democratic Convention in Milwaukee Due to COVID-19
Biden and other guest speakers no longer to attend as organizers prioritize health, safety.
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We Tracked Everything Congress Has Done on Coronavirus Aid
Democrats and Republicans have reached a deal four times. Can they assemble a fifth package of help before going on vacation?
