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Wisconsin meteorologists use their platform to warn about the dangers of climate change
Meteorologist Bob Lindmeier has been forecasting Wisconsin’s weather for more than 40 years, so he’s no stranger to change. He was part of the team that created the first television weather graphics in the ‘80s and has seen his share of both technological improvements and overall temperature increases. The latter compelled him to do something…
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Ghost Walks and Trails: The Legends and Myths in Wisconsin’s Historic Sites, Cemeteries, and Towns
Here are some of the most bone-chilling ghost walks and trails that you can take in Wisconsin.
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VIDEO: 5 things that happened in Wisconsin
Here are five things that happened in Wisconsin. In case you missed it, we’re recapping five news stories that happened in WI.
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VIDEO: Wisconsin parent-teacher conferences are one-of-a-kind
Wisconsin parent-teacher conferences are one-of-a-kind. Take a little glimpse into the life of a Wisconsin educator.
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VIDEO: Salute to WI’s ag producers on National Farmer’s Day
We’re saluting Wisconsin’s tens of thousands of ag producers on National Farmer’s Day. Here’s what you need to know about National Farmer’s Day.
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VIDEO: Packers’ players pop quiz!
It’s time for a spelling test! UpNorthNews correspondent Dalton Hessel asked his second-grade students to spell some of the Packers’ players’ last names, and the responses were adorable. @upnorthnewswi ✏️ It’s time for a spelling test! UpNorthNews correspondent Dalton (@_thenorthernnerd_) asked his second grade students to spell some of the Packers’ players’ last names, and the…
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We found Wisconsin’s best cheese curds across 7 categories
Sunday is National Cheese Curd Day, and here in Wisconsin, where to find the state’s best curds is a hot debate. Fresh, flavored, or frozen? That question alone can divide families. But first, let’s start with the facts: Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state and more than most countries, too. In fact, if America’s…
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Biden moves to ban all junk fees and hidden charges for Wisconsinites
“[These] charges are taking real money out of the pockets of American families. These junk fees can add up to hundreds of dollars, weighing down family budgets, making it harder to pay family bills,” President Biden said on Wednesday.
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Yes, do go chasing waterfalls—at least the ones you’ll find on this Wisconsin list
The rivers and the lakes that you’re used to might not have the wow factor of these little bits of natural horsepower.
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With These Must-Read Books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom, UpNorthNews’ parent company, to share recommendations for books by Indigenous authors. Here’s what they said. Monday, October 9, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a holiday to honor, celebrate, and recognize the accomplishments of the Native American, First Nation, and Indigenous peoples. It’s also a day for visibility for Native people,…
