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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (Aug. 31-Sept. 6)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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What’s the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin? WMC opens 2026 nominations
Wisconsin businesses make a lot of cool things, but Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce needs your help to determine The Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2026.
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8 free Labor Day events across Wisconsin
Whether you want to enjoy your day off or learn more about the origins of the holiday, there are plenty of free Labor Day events to attend in Wisconsin.
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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (Aug. 24-30)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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Quiz: Which cheese tour is best for you?
You tell us your cheese preferences, and we’ll tell you which Wisconsin cheese factory tour is right for you.
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Trump admin cuts funds for gender-affirming care for youth. Here’s how to fight back.
Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s ruling on gender-affirming care, and what you can do to support LGBTQ+ rights and access to life-saving healthcare.
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HUD funding lags could hit rural WI hardest
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council warns that a disruption in federal HUD funding could have an outsized effect on rural and small communities across Wisconsin.
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7 of the most charming small towns in Wisconsin
If you’re looking for a Stars Hollow or Mayberry feel for your day trip or long weekend, consider visiting one of these seven charming small towns in Wisconsin.
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7 Black-owned restaurants that are redefining Wisconsin’s food scene
These Black-owned restaurants in Wisconsin worth supporting this Black Business Month and beyond.
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She was a Milwaukee prosecutor. Now she leads most of the nation’s Catholic sisters
A Catholic sister from Milwaukee who worked for years as a local prosecutor now leads the nation’s largest association of Catholic religious women.
