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 Question of the Week: Where are you at right now on the governor’s race? News Tom Tiffany stands behind vote in Congress against Juneteenth holiday Culture How an LGBTQ+ softball league built a community in Milwaukee Things To Do Juneteenth celebrations, parades, and events in Wisconsin–June 19-21. News Projected Social Security cuts would hit one in five Wisconsinites Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos News President Trump offered a lot of his greatest hits in Chippewa County on Friday News At a “Fighting for Farmers” roundtable in Chippewa Falls, Trump took several detours News Donald Trump has landed in the Chippewa Valley and will be speaking at a farm north of Eau Claire News Wisconsin protesters blame Tom Tiffany for showing no independence from Trump News Rep. Angelina Cruz of Racine leans on the “choice” paradox when it comes to school vouchers.
