Politics Watch: Mequon firefighter on needing more working-class people in Congress UpNorthNews Staff February 20, 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 Mequon firefighter Mark Thurow has launched an independent bid for Congress in the east-central part of the state, saying there aren’t nearly enough “blue collar” representatives in Washington. 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
