Les Danielson is a fourth-generation farmer in western Wisconsin. For him and others like him, who provide the vital role in the state's economy, the job is demanding. He appreciates that Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin led efforts to get mental health resources for...
Local governments rely on federal funding for a lot of things - like infrastructure, health care, and public safety. Emily Berge understands that, and as the City Council President in Eau Claire, she knows who she votes for is going to affect everyone in her...
Amidst a childcare crisis across Wisconsin, public school superintendents don’t want their students open-enrolling to bigger districts with more childcare options available. They want young families to move into town for jobs, build a connection with the school, and stay.
The Lincoln School District serves the Alma Center, Humbird, and Merrillan communities. Voters who live there will see a question on their ballots Nov. 5, asking them to approve a capital referendum to build a childcare center onto the elementary school in Merrillan.
Lander Levers of Ellsworth might only be 18-years-old, but he knows voting is more than just a civic duty. What does it mean for Wisconsinites? 🎥: Salina Heller @upnorthnews Lander Levers of Ellsworth might only be 18-years-old, but he knows voting is more than...
It was important for Jessie Nowak to bring her daughter, Kate, from southern Minnesota to Eau Claire last month to be part of the Harris-Walz campaign rally. For them, protecting freedoms hits home. Plus, they can't say enough good things about their governor. 🎥:...
The short answer to how Wisconsin daycares could serve 33,000 more kids? Hire more people to take care of those children. It’s a seemingly obvious answer to a problem that many family advocates in recent years have reached crisis level.
Almost 60% of child care providers across the state have unused capacity—closed classrooms—because of staff shortages. Providers report that if they were able to operate at full capacity, they could serve up to 33,000 more kids.
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.
