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12 viral eats only found in Wisconsin
Plus: Wisconsin scam survivor turns loss into law Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Yesterday, I asked if anyone had any crazy storm experiences. This is what one reader had to say: “Dodged a bullet driving from Stevens Point to Wausau on Friday around 4 p.m., where a tornado touched down…
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Can’t-miss events this week in Wisconsin
Plus: How Rep. Phelps is trying to work for the people. Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. It’s the start of a new week, and hopefully the crazy weather has calmed down. On Friday, seven tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service. I hope you all…
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We were on a break, Rachel!
But still: Where does Up North begin? Share with a friend Hello! I suppose making “Friends” references shows off my advanced age now, doesn’t it? Well, welcome to the club! This is just a reminder that our newsletter is on a little hiatus. The April election is done. Activity is just starting to ramp up…
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Wisconsin
Plus: Why Wisconsin parents are opting kids out of private school tests. Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. It seems the storms just keep coming, with more in the forecast today. I hope everyone is staying safe! Near me, we had tons of trees down, power lines broken, and branches littering…
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Where tornado warnings strike most in Wisconsin
Plus: Why Wisconsinites are worried about hikes in electrical rates. Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Much of Wisconsin saw some crazy weather this week. I hope everyone is staying safe! Earlier this week, I asked what you call consider to be ‘up north’ in Wisconsin. Here’s what you said: “Portage…
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Ever wondered what it takes to get on a WI ballot?
Plus: Sean Duffy’s son-in-law’s WI GOP endorsement. Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Last week, Wisconsin had its Spring Election. Let’s do a little recap of what happened. State Appeals Judge Chris Taylor secured a victory for the Wisconsin Supreme Court over her conservative opponent, Appeals Judge Maria Lazar. This…
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Where does ‘up north’ actually start in Wisconsin?
Plus: Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks’ coach Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’ve got a lot to catch up on in our state. Let’s get into it! To start, UW-Madison Athletic Director, Chris McIntosh, announced on Sunday that he is stepping down from his role and taking a job…
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What’s buzzing in Wisconsin this week?
Plus: What was Wisconsin’s latest voter turnout like? Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. As you all know, I headed to the Brewers game on Saturday where the crew unfortunately lost 1-3 against the Washington Nationals. Go Brewers! (Ellie Bourdo / UpNorthNews)…
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Confidence? Yes! Complacency? No way.
Also: Where does Up North begin? Share with a friend Good morning! Let’s start with a heads-up that this weekly political newsletter is about to take the next couple of weeks off — which shouldn’t be a surprise at the end of an election cycle. Even the most devoted news nerds and political…
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Catch a concert at one of these reader-approved venues
Plus: The Michelin Guide is headed to Milwaukee Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! I hope everyone has been taking advantage of the warmer weather. I plan to do that by heading to the Brewers game tomorrow. Yesterday, I asked to hear about some of your favorite tailgate traditions. This…
