Politics Video: Barnes says Wisconsin needs a governor who fights for workers UpNorthNews Staff January 15, 2026 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 Environment Dropped anchor: GOP lawmakers let Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson conservation program expire People Community rallies to support tornado recovery through food and aid Healthcare WI colon cancer survivor faces a $20K health insurance spike Housing Tiffany campaigns on housing. He missed all 3 votes on a major housing law. Things To Do Come for the cream puffs, stay for everything else: Your 2026 Wisconsin State Fair guide Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos News The working mom running in this ‘must win’ WI district News Francesca Hong reacts to new poll results showing her lead in Dem governor primary growing News Public wheels, private deals – WI taxpayers pay for these 2 private school perks News Republicans reject Rep. Gwen Moore’s child marriage safeguard News How Republicans dropped the ball on conservation