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The best gift and craft shops in Wisconsin, according to readers
From handmade barn quilts and locally made jewelry to Wisconsin-themed treats, these gift and craft shops across our state have something for everyone.
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Wisconsin regulators approve two new solar projects for $360 million
State utility regulators unanimously approved another pair of solar projects that may help power hyperscale data centers. The Public Service Commission approved on March 19 We Energies’ purchase of Good Oak and Gristmill solar generation facilities in Columbia County. The two projects will generate 165 megawatts, enough to power around 50,000 Wisconsin homes, and cost…
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7 of the best dog parks in Milwaukee (+ dog-friendly beer gardens!)
Get ready to go on an adventure and let your furry friends get their zoomies out at one of these fantastic dog parks in Milwaukee County.
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Shawano and Outagamie highway departments save lives during Wisconsin winter storm
Amid the winter storm Wisconsin faced earlier this week, local highway crews played a life-saving role Monday morning.
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What are the final snow totals from Wisconsin’s March winter storm?
The snow has finally stopped falling, and tallies show the massive March winter storm brought more than 30 inches of snow to parts of Wisconsin. In central Wisconsin, which was hit hardest, the storm began the evening of Saturday, March 14 and did not relent until the morning of Monday, March 16, according to the…
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 16-22)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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This Wisconsin mom fought back against proposed data center construction in her neighborhood—and won
Jayne Black of Greenleaf explains how she transformed her outrage into activism, and how other Wisconsinites can do it, too.
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6 Wisconsin small businesses our readers love
We asked our readers for their favorite small businesses in Wisconsin, and here’s what they said. Wisconsin has no shortage of mom-and-pop shops. According to the US Small Business Administration, there are nearly 500,000 small businesses across our state. Whether you’re looking for a new book, handmade jewelry, or a delicious kringle, our readers have…
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2026 Wisconsin wildflower season: What to know & where to go
Wildflowers are popping up all over Wisconsin, and there are plenty of places to spot them. Here’s what you should know.
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The biggest films all-time with Wisconsinites in prominent roles
Kate Hudson may not be a native Milwaukeean, though she plays a real-life one well enough in “Song Sung Blue” that she’s been nominated for Best Actress in the 98th Academy Awards, taking place March 15. The movie comes a couple of years after actors Willem Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo, both Wisconsin natives, appeared in…
