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  • How Wisconsinites make Halloween their own

    Plus: How federal cuts are impacting rural Wisconsin Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Halloween! Did you know Halloween originated about 2,000 years ago during the Celtic festival of Samhain? The holiday marked the end of summer and harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. During that time, winter was often…


  • Trump rejects disaster aid for Wisconsin

    Also: A new nuclear power plant in WI? Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, October 26, 2025 🇺🇸 Let me begin with a note of personal gratitude that you’ve taken time each week to read our updates on Wisconsin politics. Public service is as important as ever — maybe more so, these…


  • 🎃 Don’t miss these must-see Wisconsin Halloween displays

    Plus: Federal special-ed cuts impact Wisconsin students Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone for all of the responses for our Locals Love section! I love hearing all of your recommendations. Next Friday is Halloween, so for next week, I want to hear about the best ways you…


  • Billions for Argentina instead of Wisconsin farmers? That’s El Loco!

    Also: Would you bet on online sports gambling coming to Wisconsin? Share with a friend 💰 A lot that can be done with $30 to $40 billion, depending on your values. President Donald Trump values his friendship with the president of Argentina. 🤪 Javier Milei, nicknamed “El Loco” for his eccentric manners, is one of…


  • 🍕 Top Wisconsin pizza places, according to our readers

    Plus: Sturgeons are welcomed to Wisconsin waters Share with a friend It’s Friday, October 17, 2025.     Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone for all of the responses for our Locals Love section! I love hearing all of your recommendations. For next week, I want to hear all about your favorite burger…


  • 🗞️ Your voice matters to us

    We need your help Dear reader, UpNorthNews is committed to delivering the news and information that matters most to you and your community. We truly value your readership. As a show of our commitment, we are turning to you to ensure we’re on the right track:  We’re inviting you to participate in a short 2-minute…


  • The real reason for the shutdown: Your healthcare

    Also: Brewers win!! Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning, Brewers fans! It’s Sunday, October 12, 2025 (AP Photo/Morry Gash) 🍾 The magic ride continues! The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs, 3-1, on Saturday night in the deciding 5th game of the National League Division Series and move on to the National League Championship…


  • 🧀 What Wisconsin locals can’t get enough of

    Plus: Why is food pantry demand spiking? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. The Brewers had another tough 0-6 loss to the Cubs last night. The series currently sits at 2-2. They will face the Cubs again on Saturday at 7 p.m. at American Family Field. This weekend is also homecoming…


  • Our way-too-early first poll for governor

    Also: Trashing public service Share with a friend ☀️ Good morning! It’s Sunday, October 5, 2025 🇺🇸 Is serving your country a partisan thing?  It sure didn’t used to be, but you wouldn’t know that from listening to President Donald Trump relishing the opportunity to lay off thousands of federal employees who serve our nation.…


  • Millions of birds are flying over Wisconsin tonight 🐦

    Plus: How the Milwaukee Bucks are shaping up this season Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I’m glad to hear our fall guide has been useful for some of you—there’s certainly no shortage of things to do across the state! I’ve even found it handy myself. This weekend, I’m heading to…