Ellie here. Although the warm weather is staying, we’re now headed into storm season.
As I’ve mentioned before, my brother is a storm chaser, and he’s got you covered on anything you need to know about Wisconsin weather. Be sure to follow him on Instagram or check out his YouTube, where he livestreams his storm chases across the state.
Personally, I enjoy the rain and thunderstorms. It’s sometimes nice to spend a day cozied up with a good book on a rainy day.
In other news, we’re taking a look at the upcoming berry-picking season, free outdoor movies, and other Wisconsin happenings!
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“South Blue Lake, Hazelhurst, WI. I rescued one of their babies stuck under a kayak. Think they stopped by to say thanks.” (Courtesy of Chris K.)
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Our reader Chris K. sent in this great photo of some geese on South Blue Lake. What an awesome view of some Wisconsin animals. Thanks for sharing!
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To see some more Wisconsin animals, check out these animal sanctuaries in our state!
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Maria Caguania and her family spent time together strawberry picking at C.N. Smith Farm in East Bridgewater on Friday, June 13, 2025. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)
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By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
April thunderstorms dumped plenty of rain across the state, and in May, growers spent many nights irrigating strawberry fields in an effort to protect the plants from frost. And now, a lack of rain in late May and early June has many of them irrigating their crops at the crack of dawn.
For many of the “you-pick” operations, the three-week window when the berries are ripe will spell the difference between a profitable year or one of loss.
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An outdoor movie experience. (Zhifei Zhou/Unsplash)
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By Holly Garcia
Summer is in full swing in Wisconsin, which means it’s time to get outdoors as much as possible—and there’s always something to do. But when the days are hot, hot, hot, it can be hard to find fun things to do and stay comfortable. Thankfully, we don’t just have events and festivals during the day—there’s also tons to do at night.
If you’re looking to sit back and see some of your favorites on the big screen for free, these summer movies-in-the-park events are just the place to be. We found 12 different parks offering free outdoor screenings throughout June, July, August, and September, and there’s a little something for everyone.
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By UpNorthNew Staff
President Trump offered a lot of his greatest hits in Chippewa County on Friday, making false or exaggerated claims about inflation, elections, and the war in Iran. But protesters said Trump can’t talk his way out of his economic pain because people can read price tags, bills, and receipts.
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