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Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
Is that a drone, a plane or a helicopter? Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems say it can be tough to tell from miles away, but there are clues.
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Motive is next key task for police investigating Wisconsin fatal school shooting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Investigators on Tuesday are focused on trying to determine a motive in a Wisconsin school shooting that left a teacher and a student dead and two other children in critical condition.
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Eight ideas for Milwaukee’s inevitable lookalike contest
“Lookalike contests” are all the rage on social media. Milwaukee is overdue for one of these contests – and here are eight local figures who could fit the bill.
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9 activities that belong on every Wisconsinite’s winter bucket list
Add these 9 Wisconsin adventures to your bucket list for a winter full of fun.
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Where to take a horse-drawn sleigh ride in Wisconsin
Get ready to go dashing through the snow this winter with a horse-drawn sleigh ride at one of these local Wisconsin locations.
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The UpNorthNews Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
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The UpNorthNews Holiday Food Guide
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered. Wisconsin is a state of grand fortune, with scores of local farms and farmers markets from which to source all of our necessary produce. We also have ample bake shops for pies and cookies, and, for those who aren’t up for…
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Wisconsin mom brings holiday cheer to children in cancer treatment
Wisconsin mom Laura Shea is giving back this winter, bringing joy to children who are spending the holidays in the hospital.
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The UpNorthNews Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite locally made gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
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8 things you (probably) don’t know about Wisconsin’s Great Lakes
Wisconsin is bordered by two of the world’s largest lakes: Lake Superior (the largest expanse of freshwater in the world) and Lake Michigan (the largest freshwater lake entirely within the US). Here are 8 things you (probably) don’t know about the worldwide wonders.
