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  • Ever tried these wild foods of WI?

    Plus: Here’s what’s brewing in WI Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add UpNorthNews as a preferred news source on Google.     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Friday! Have you all been keeping up with our series What’s Brewing in Wisconsin? I’ve been going around checking out different bars, breweries, and…


  • Trump’s men in Wisconsin

    Also: Hong fires up supporters (again) Share with a friend   Don’t you love it when you frequent the same supper club (or some other establishment) and always see a familiar face at the bar, behind the counter, or at your table? It makes things more comfortable when you’re served by someone who seems happy…


  • Menasha community comes together for homecoming

    Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add UpNorthNews as a preferred news source on Google.     Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked for your opinions on data centers in our state. I got a mix of responses. Some of you said you want to keep them out completely. Others want…


  • WI voters, are you ready for Election Day?

    Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add UpNorthNews as a preferred news source on Google.     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Among the many topics of conversation in our state, data centers rank near the top for many Wisconsinites. According to datacentermap.com, our state has 53 data centers, 19 of which…


  • WI tribal colleges face funding gap

    Plus: How are gas prices impacting Wisconsinites? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I hope everyone’s enjoying their week so far. We’re still keeping an eye on those gas prices. As of yesterday, the state average for regular gas was at $4.43, according to AAA. This is up 34 cents from…


  • It’s officially Oktoberfest season in WI

    Plus: What’s the coolest thing made in WI? Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Thanks for starting your week with me. On Friday, we talked about how gas prices have once again been on the rise in Wisconsin. I asked about what you’ve noticed at the pump, and here’s what…


  • Craving BBQ in WI? Start here

    Plus: What’s new on the menu at Lambeau Field? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! We’re back to talking about gas prices in Wisconsin. As of Sept. 17, the state average was at $4.34 per gallon, according to AAA. This is a 33 cent increase from a week prior. The average…


  • You can’t cut your way to prosperity

    Also: Fighting political corruption, for real Share with a friend   I’ve watched a lot of politics over the past 40 years from “behind the bar” of our mythical supper club. There are momentary victories and a fair share of setbacks, of course. And then there are the little nuggets of wisdom that seem so…


  • Corruption becomes a campaign issue in WI

    Plus: WI communities are ending Flock contracts Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. I hope everyone’s having a great week so far. As many of you know, Flock cameras have been a large topic of conversation, especially in Wisconsin. In August, a former Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office deputy faced two felony…


  • Answering your questions about voting in WI

    Plus: We’re less than 50 days from Election Day Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Yesterday was National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered to vote? I remember registering to vote for the first time. I was 18, living in my dorm room in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic,…