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9 ways to go green this Earth Day in WI
Plus: Your voice matters, and here’s how to use it Share with a friend Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Earth Day! First held on April 22, 1970, Earth Day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting action to environmental protection. We’ll be taking a closer look at some ways you can get involved…
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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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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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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…
