Politics Video: Barnes says Wisconsin needs a governor who fights for workers UpNorthNews Staff January 15, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, now-candidate for governor, says despite politicians’ attempts to drive a wedge between rural Wisconsin and its cities, some issues—like job loss, mergers, trade wars, and corporate cutbacks—are universal. READ MORE: Mandela Barnes says Tom Tiffany puts farm families on the back burner ‘time and time again’ Popular Politics The WI Legislature failed to improve data center oversight, so now what? Politics Question of the Week: Data center trust News How hot will summer be in Wisconsin? Here are four different forecasts Local 7 Celestial events visible from Wisconsin this summer Sports Brewers 5, Cubs 0: Total domination in a three-game sweep Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos News Rep. Angelina Cruz of Racine leans on the “choice” paradox when it comes to school vouchers. News Wisconsin ob-gyn discusses her service on ACOG, a national board to advance women’s healthcare News Pesticide protection in the next Farm Bill? News Many WI farmers already paid for their fertilizer; they may not get it in time because of Trump. News Watch: Some Wisconsin voters will find themselves in a new state Senate district this year
