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  • Your guide to early voting in Wisconsin

    Plus: Early voting starts on Oct. 20 in WI Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. We’re almost two weeks away from Election Day, and I’m here to remind you about early voting in Wisconsin. Starting this Tuesday, Oct. 20, Wisconsinites can cast their ballots early through in-person absentee voting. If you…


  • Take action this weekend at these WI events

    Plus: Have you made your plan to vote? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! Tomorrow is the next No Kings event with a focus on early voting. Below, we’ll have more information on the event and where to find one near you. And speaking of early voting, it starts on…


  • Crowley’s affordability plans

    Also: Baseball fever hits political ads Share with a friend   (Photo by Romulo Ueda/Ueda Photography) This photo captures the second-best part of our live event last night with David Crowley and Josh Kaul. The best part came later, when the teammates who busted their butts to plan it all gathered around a table at…


  • Live with Crowley and Kaul: What to know

    Plus: Here’s what WI voters have to say Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Last night we hosted a town hall in Madison with a few of the Wisconsin candidates who’ll be on this year’s ballot, and it was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out! I got…


  • Know your rights before you vote in WI

    Plus: We’re only 20 days away from Election Day Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Today’s the day of our live event! In case you missed it, UpNorthNews is hosting a live conversation with Attorney General Josh Kaul, Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, and UpNorthNews Founding Editor…


  • Meet this unique rural Wisconsin artist

    Plus: The Brewers are off to a 2-0 start Share with a friend     Good afternoon! Ellie here. Thanks for starting your week with us. We’ve talked a lot about the Milwaukee Brewers over the past week, but how can you not? Over the weekend, the team set off in the National League Championship…


  • You’re invited! UpNorthNews live with David Crowley

    We’ll ask the questions Wisconsinites want answered Save your spot today! Wisconsin voters have questions. Let’s get some answers. Join us for On the Ballot: UpNorthNews Live, a free, in-person conversation about the issues shaping Wisconsin’s November election. We’ll hear from Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, Attorney General Josh Kaul, and UpNorthNews…


  • Make the most of October in Wisconsin

    Plus: Make your plan to vote in WI Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! It’s official. The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the National League Championship Series for the second straight year. The team took down the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Wednesday in Game 4 of the NL…


  • Join us live with David Crowley

    Also: Election interference concerns Share with a friend   Time to book my usual table at the Tornado Room (my favorite supper club in Madison)… …because UpNorthNews is holding a live candidate forum next week with two special guests. Join UpNorthNews on Wednesday evening, Oct. 14, at the Playhouse at Overture Center in Madison for…


  • Are higher costs coming for WI’s winter?

    Plus: UpNorthNews is hosting an event! Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday Eve! I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far. In case you missed it, we’re hosting an event!  Join us for a live conversation with Milwaukee County Executive and gubernatorial candidate David Crowley, Attorney General Josh…