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VIDEO: What’s it Like to Be a Principal in Wisconsin?
Our kid correspondent, 6-year-old Emmarie is back to work! This week, she’s interviewing her elementary school principal, Mr. Ben Dallman to find out what it’s like leading about 250 kindergarten-through-fifth graders at Roosevelt Elementary School in Eau Claire. @upnorthnews Our kid correspondent, 6-year-old Emmarie is back to work! 🗒️ ✏️ 🍎 👧🏼 This week, she's…
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VIDEO: Chaos Erupts as Republicans Adjourn Session to Block Democratic Overrides
WATCH: GOP senators were in Madison, not to release funds for PFAS cleanup, but to hold a likely-to-fail veto override session. The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Senate voted to override nine vetoes by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, including $125 million in grants for PFAS pollution, gray wolf population goals, and a post-election audit. Senate Minority Leader Dianne…
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VIDEO: Local Leaders Stress the Importance of Voting
Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting Milwaukee on Thursday as part of her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour, while aiming to connect with Black voters in this key battleground state. It will be her fourth trip to Wisconsin this year. Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley highlighted the critical need for community-wide voter…
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VIDEO: Who is Pushing Wisconsinites Into More Medical Debt?
For the past 11 years, one state lawmaker, among others, has been fighting to get health care coverage to tens of thousands of people in Wisconsin, and one group of people has been blocking his proposals. Meanwhile, the residents of Wisconsin racked up $1.3 billion in medical debt in 2022 alone. @upnorthnews For the past…
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VIDEO: 3 Family-Fun Activities in West Allis
Looking for family-friendly activities in West Allis? UpNorthNews’ new correspondent JMatt (@jmattmke) has you covered! He’s highlighting three iconic locations, Reunion Restaurant (@reunionwestallis), Cream City Clay (@creamcityclay), and Icredi-Roll (@incredirollskate), and sharing what’s special about each. Trust us, these activities are fun for kids of all ages—and they might even help you embrace your inner…
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VIDEO: This Wisconsin woman is grateful for IVF
Rachel Hahn has ALWAYS wanted to be a mother. But polycystic ovary syndrome and other complications made that a challenge for her and her husband, Chris. So the Elk Mound couple used fertility treatments and their first child, a son, born in 2013. However, the next time around, doctors suggested in vitro fertilization. That would…
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Opinion: Well-intentioned bank rule would hurt lending to small businesses in Wisconsin
Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg says the Federal Reserve should reconsider a move that could also make home ownership harder.
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VIDEO: It’s springtime and that means babies are being born on farms across Wisconsin!
It’s springtime and that means babies are being born on farms across Wisconsin!🐥 🐐 👨🏻🌾 At Govin’s Farm in Menomonie, thousands of people visit to hold all kinds of babies and see what a working farm is like. John and Julie Govin open up their farm every year for 30,000 people to enjoy. This time…
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Your 2024 guide to hummingbird season in Wisconsin
Learn all about ruby-throated hummingbirds and the do’s and don’ts of attracting them to your garden this spring.
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VIDEO: Everyone’s talking about Caitlin Clark
Everyone’s talking about Caitlin Clark right now (and rightfully so!) —but here in Wisconsin, we’ve got some equally-impressive, world-class athletes of our own! @upnorthnews Everyone's talking about Caitlin Clark right now (and rightfully so!) —but here in Wisconsin, we've got some equally-impressive, world-class athletes of our own! 🏒 🏀 🚣🏽♀️ #caitlynclark #collegebasketball #wisconsin #basketball ♬…
