A former 15-year veteran of reporting local news for western Wisconsin TV and radio stations, Salina Heller also volunteers in community theater, helps organize the Chippewa Valley Air Show, and is kept busy by her daughter’s elementary school PTA meetings. She is a UW-Eau Claire alum.
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VIDEO: For the first time in Oscars history, a Native American woman is up for “Best Actress.”
For the first time in Oscars history, a Native American woman is up for “Best Actress.”🎬 🏆 Lily Gladstone spoke in the language of the Blackfeet while accepting the Golden Globe for her role in “Killers of the Flower Moon” back in January. She said it took a tremendous amount of time perfecting the Indigenous…
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VIDEO: Is talking about sexual health taboo?
Is talking about sexual health taboo? Many people think so, and a Madison teen says that’s unfortunate. She’s hoping lawmakers will put comprehensive sex education back in the lesson plans for schools across the state.:school: Watch this video, and let us know what YOU think. @upnorthnews Is talking about sexual health taboo? Many people think…
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VIDEO: Brewing Forward
BREWING FORWARD👨🏽🌾 🍃 🍺 It’s 2024, and local craft beer no longer just comes in cans and taps, but from collaborations between farmers and brewers. While many Wisconsin farmers grow hops for beer, a rising number are trying their luck with barley, to grow directly for local brewers. (Barley is what gives beer its flavor…
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Why one Wisconsin teen wants lawmakers to prioritize sex ed
Wisconsin Democrats are looking to reinstate a bill that would require all public schools in the state to teach a comprehensive sex education course. The Healthy Youth Act would require students to receive medically accurate, age appropriate, and human growth and development information. “I’ve known people who’ve gotten STIs, I’ve known people who’ve gotten pregnant…
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Why Wisconsin farmers are tapping into barley
Interest in local ingredients for local craft beer is driving production of barley for brewing in Wisconsin. Jim Pingel has raised four kids on his farm in Chippewa County. He had about 100 head of dairy cattle—40 that he milked up until about 2000. He’s grown corn, soybeans, a little rye, some oats, and some…
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VIDEO: Ask A Kid: What Does Love Mean?
A hug? A kind gesture? 😊 ❤️ It’s almost Valentine’s Day and we talked to some kindergarteners in Jackson County who tell us exactly what LOVE means. @upnorthnews A hug? A kind gesture? 😊 ❤️ It's almost Valentine's Day and we talked to some kindergarteners in Jackson County who tell us exactly what LOVE means.…
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VIDEO: What Do You Love About Yourself?
There’s a lot of value in finding things to love about yourself, and these kindergarteners KNOW it! @upnorthnews There's a lot of value in finding things to love about yourself, and these kindergarteners KNOW it! 💘 #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #wisconsinlife ♬ original sound – UpNorthNews
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VIDEO: Expectant Mom Not Expecting Her Wisconsin Hospital to Close
What would you do if you were seven months pregnant, and the hospital you were going to deliver at suddenly shut down? Emily Kaiser of Eau Claire says she’s not the type to panic too much, but this real-life scenario left her a little uneasy. @upnorthnews What would you do if you were seven months…
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Expectant Wisconsin mom wasn’t expecting her hometown hospital would close
Sacred Heart Hospital delivers more than 800 babies a year. Its closure by HSHS is leaving parents and health care providers scrambling.
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VIDEO: Students in Black River Falls Learn the Language of the Ho-Chunk People Before it’s Extinct
WATCH THIS🎥 They may be young, but a group of Wisconsin students is taking on a big responsibility. Their native language, Hoocąk, is nearly extinct and they’re trying to save it. In rural Black River Falls, students from middle to high school are learning the language of the Ho-Chunk people before it’s too late. @upnorthnews…
