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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…
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How Wisconsin voted on school referendums
Plus: Taylor wins Supreme Court seat. Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. We’re almost to the weekend! Do you have any fun plans? On Saturday, I’m headed to the Brewer game for my good friend’s birthday. While I’m excited to watch the Brew Crew play, I’m mostly looking forward to tailgating…
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Civic Check-In: The court that shapes Wisconsin law
Plus: How One law center is rising help immigrant communities Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. I hope everyone got out and voted yesterday! Our spring elections have a large impact on the daily lives of Wisconsinites. One thing on the ballot was a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, which we’ll…
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Election Day 101: What to know before the polls
Plus: TK Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Today is Election Day in Wisconsin, so let’s jump into everything you need to know! To start, it’s important to make a plan to vote. Here are some reminders before you head to the polls: Check your voter registration: Make sure your name…
