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  • School, suffrage, and… seatbelts? Wisconsin’s famous firsts

    On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became America’s 30th state. And we’ve been outdrinking the rest ever since (kidding, of course… that’s far from our only contribution!) Here are some other notable Wisconsin firsts.


  • VIDEO: DID YOU KNOW… The Underground Railroad ran through Wisconsin?

    DID YOU KNOW… The Underground Railroad ran through Wisconsin? Between 1842 and 1861, more than 100 freedom seekers found freedom in Canada, thanks to help from Wisconsin residents. Today, there are many sites throughout the state commemorating the people and communities who fought for what was right during this dark time in our history. Harriet…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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.…


  • 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


  • VIDEO: Tornado Hits Wisconsin for First Time in February

    According to the National Weather Service, a confirmed tornado touched down in Wisconsin Thursday evening near the Dane-Rock County border. The tornado was reported to be moving northeast at 45 MPH and the tornado warning that was issued has since expired. This is the first-ever reported tornado in the state of Wisconsin during the month…


  • VIDEO: How Do Show Someone You Love Them?

    There are lots of ways to show someone you love them, but for kindergarteners at Forrest Street Elementary School in Black River Falls, it’s all about ACTIONS! Here are their tips: @upnorthnews There are lots of ways to show someone you love them, but for kindergarteners at Forrest Street Elementary School in Black River Falls,…


  • 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…