Good morning, Wisconsin!

Ellie here. I hope everyone’s continuing to stay cool and safe during this extreme heatwave.

Personally, I do not enjoy the heat. I’m a true Wisconsinite and I much prefer the cold. A heat wave like this is my idea of a weather nightmare.

It’s also dangerous. If you or someone you know needs a place to cool down, there are many places available to the public across Wisconsin.

Be sure to check in on the people around you, especially those with preexisting conditions.

We’ll actually be taking a closer look at the ways you can connect with your neighbors in today’s Civic Check-In.

Ellie Bourdo

Newsletter Editor, UpNorthNews

Milwaukee’s skyline is the largest in Wisconsin, and for a very short time, it had a skyscraper taller than any found in Chicago or New York.

It was also ranked the 15th most beautiful skyline in the world by Architectural Digest.

Here’s a great image of it, captured by our reader Joe W. Thanks for sharing Your Wisconsin View!

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What it means to be a neighbor in Wisconsin

Strong communities like the ones we see across our state aren’t built only through elections and political engagement. They’re also built by making sure you show up for your neighbors in need.

If you have the capacity to help, here are some ways to give back and make a meaningful difference.

➡️ Volunteer at a local food pantry, shelter, or community meal center.

➡️ Donate money or needed supplies to organizations serving your community.

➡️ Become a mentor or tutor for youth through a local organization.

➡️ Attend local meetings and advocate for policies that strengthen your community, including affordable housing, accessibility, and more.

➡️ Share resources with friends, coworkers, and neighbors to get them involved.

Being engaged in your community goes beyond the voting booth. It’s about checking in on your neighbors and ensuring the people around you live with the support they need.

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Corrine Hendrickson’s campaign for state Senate

Corrine Hendrickson is running for Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District. (Courtesy of Corrine for 17)

By Pat Kreitlow

Corrine Hendrickson is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District. She is a small business owner, former New Glarus School Board member, and educator.

On her campaign website, she says her main priorities are affordable childcare, lowering everyday costs, fully funding public schools, supporting rural family farms and small businesses, and protecting land and water.

“I am running because I believe that people who have lived experiences should be at the table making decisions,” Hendrickson told UNN’s Pat Kreitlow about her state Senate candidacy.

“I would be the only state senator with an education degree. With all my work with Wisconsin Early Childhood Action Needed and Main Street Alliance, I’ve worked with state and federal representatives on writing legislation. I am somebody who understands and listens.”