its a role some experts argue is intentional.

Follow @upnorthnewswi to see how it plays out in Wisconsin.

A new round of “No Kings” marches will take place on March 28 across Wisconsin and around the country. Here’s a look back at Eau Claire’s rally last October and a reminder of why people who love our country still have a lot to say about opposing leaders who put themselves above the Constitution.

Cell phone bans in schools are working—but districts can't address the root problem. Lawmakers and Big Tech can.

Wisconsin has already taken action with a statewide school phone ban taking effect this year.

Follow @upnorthnewswi as we keep up with the people holding tech companies accountable.

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Not for chips or accessories, but for food their families can use to make meals.

Students in Arcadia can get free groceries at the Raider Market. A lot of kids do—not only because there’s a huge need, but because it’s normalized and a simple part of the school day.

The Feed My People Food Bank delivers food to the middle school every couple of weeks, providing consistent access to nutritious food, which reduces hunger-related distractions, boosts energy levels, and improves focus in the classroom.

To donate to the Feed My People Food Bank, go to the link in comments.

✏️/🎥: Salina Heller

“Kicked by a cow.”

A doctor in western Wisconsin says that’s what the note on his appointment calendar said. Like this one, many of the doctor’s patients are farmers in rural Dunn County.

Farmers often prioritize livestock and crops over their own health—for many reasons.

🐄They’re a one-man show, making it impossible to be away from daily chores.
🚜There’s a lot of pressure to get field work done when the weather is nice.
🚗 Especially now, they have to travel pretty far to get to a hospital.
💰Many farmers are self-employed and can’t access employer-based insurance, or their coverage is so limited that it leaves them with heavy debt.
🩺About a quarter of farmers rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace coverage for health insurance and while this month, the US House of Representatives voted to extend enhanced subsidies for three years, the future of the legislation in the Senate isn’t finalized.

✏️: Salina Heller

A grassroots public forum on proposed data centers is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. in Menomonie at the Off Broadway Banquet Center. Organizers say it’s a chance to get answers—especially about environmental impacts—and urge residents from nearby communities to attend.

"Then the glass of the passenger side window flew across my face. I yelled "I'm disabled" at the hands grabbing at me. And an agent said: 'Too late.'"

Originally from northern Wisconsin, Aliya Rahman who now lives in Minneapolis, was on her way to a doctor's appointment when she was pulled from her car by ICE agents in January in Minneapolis.

Rahman testified at a public formum, hosted by Democratic leaders, about federal agents' use of force in the president's immigration crackdown. No Republican members of Congress showed up to hear the testimony, which also featured the brothers of Renee Good.

✏️: Salina Heller

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FROM WISCONSIN TO THE GRAMMYS

Eau Claire's Justin Vernon walked the red carpet of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards this week. He wore a whistle, "to represent all the observers in Minneapolis."

The singer-songwriter of Bon Iver was one of many artists to make a stand against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Bon Iver was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album for SABLE, fABLE and Best Alternative Music Performance for "Everything Is Peaceful Love".

✏️: Salina Heller
📸: Hollywood Reporter