Evie Doncavage graduated in education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2022. She landed in Cadott, teaching second graders at the elementary school last year. The 24-year-old says because of teachers, her peers are prepped to cast their ballot and...
Retired educator Kim Butnick of Eau Claire is voting this year with her daughter and future grandkids in mind. She was at the Harris-Walz campaign rally in Eau Claire last month and says the sentiment was refreshing. @upnorthnews Retired educator Kim Butnick of Eau...
It’s been half a year since Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers approved a bill that would help people get the health care they need in western Wisconsin.
As some surrounding birth centers are shuttering their maternity departments, a rural western Wisconsin hospital in a town of about 5,000 people is growing its women’s health and labor & delivery services.
Kamala Harris gave a message a hope as she wrapped up the Democratic convention last Thursday. Hope was also something that was felt when the vice president hosted a campaign rally in Eau Claire earlier in the month. Hear from a happy Jake Lindgren of Fall Creek....
Carlin Pfieiffer of Durand will turn 18 years old a month and three days before election day. His excitement to vote is evident. For him, it's important that he and his peers "care about politics" and "make a difference." He was at the Harris-Walz campaign rally in...
Today isn’t just a “day off,” but a time to honor the hard working Americans that make our country great ❤️🤍💙 This November, it’s important to vote with them (and you!) in mind. Berlye Middleton of Eau Claire explains why: @upnorthnews Today isn’t just a “day off,”...
Expectant mothers are facing an OB-GYN desert in western Wisconsin, with several hospitals closing their birthing centers over the last few years. The gap in care has forced pregnant women to travel long distances for prenatal care, emergencies, and when they go into labor. One rural hospital is taking a different approach—they’re expanding.
The School District of Black River Falls is one district in Wisconsin that has taken advantage of federal tax credits provided by the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels.
What do "childless cat ladies" have to say about remarks made by Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance? 🐱 It turns out, a lot. Rhonda Carrell of Wisconsin Rapids, says she wanted to have kids, but wasn't able. She says she's not miserable, or making the...
