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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Feb. 16-22)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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10 of the best fish fries in Wisconsin to try during Lent
The Lenten season is right around the corner, which means fish fries in Wisconsin are about to pop up on menus. Check out some of our favorite spots!
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Where to buy paczki in the Milwaukee area for Fat Tuesday 2026
Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day to indulge in sweets and rich foods before Lent begins. That includes paczki, a deep-fried pastry made with eggs, sugar and butter; filled with fruit, creme, custard or mousse; and drizzled with a variety of icings. More than a dozen bakeries in the Milwaukee…
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Wisconsin’s Maple Syrup Trail: Sugar shacks where you can get Wisconsin-made maple syrup
You don’t need to travel to Canada to get maple syrup from the source; peruse the options from Wisconsin’s sugar shacks.
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Milwaukee Bucks Marques Johnson, Doc Rivers finalists for the basketball hall of fame
Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson and current head coach Doc Rivers were named finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for February 13-19
Your weekly guide to upcoming Wisconsin political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 13-Thursday, Feb. 19.
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9 unique Wisconsin Valentine’s Day activities
There’s no shortage of special ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Wisconsin, from vow renewals at a brewery to disco ice skating. Whether you’re spending February 14th with your partner or friends, here are some unique events around the state to help commemorate the occasion: Wild for You! – A Valentine’s Night, Madison (Feb. 13)…
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This martial arts form, founded in Milwaukee, continues to empower students
Cheryl Knox, 66, used to walk past the Kempo Goju dojo on her way to and from Keefe Avenue Elementary in the mid-1970s. She said she was enamored by the trophies in the window and the martial arts students training in the distance. “I was captivated by everything,” Knox said. “I always thought, one day, I would go inside, and then…
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Feb. 9-15)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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February is Black History Month. Here’s how to celebrate in Wisconsin
February is Black History Month. Here’s how to celebrate in Wisconsin.
