Meta settlement could mean millions for WI

September 1, 2026

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Good morning!

Ellie here. It’s officially September!

As much as I love summer, I’m looking forward to cooler temperatures, football, and the fall colors.

In other news, on Friday I asked about your thoughts on the best album of all time, and wow! I got some great responses:

“Eagles – Hotel California” — Mark B.

“Best album of all time: Who’s Next by The Who. Great songs played with reckless abandon!” — Tom C.

“No brainer here. ACDC-Back in Black” — John K.

“Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. So Iconic!” — Tamara W.

This is just a snapshot of the many responses I received. Thank you to everyone who sent in their picks!

It’s hard to choose just one, but I do think these albums are definitely in contention. What others would you add to the list? Let me know!

Ellie Bourdo

Newsletter Editor, UpNorthNews

First, a few headlines from around the state:

📚 People across the world are mourning the passing of Dolly Parton. In Wisconsin, libraries are bringing her legacy to children in the community. (WPR)

🍁 Fall is on the horizon. Here’s what to expect for temperatures and peak colors this year. (FOX 6)

🗞 Packers running back Josh Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner Exempt List after prosecutors filed charges against him last week. This means he cannot practice or play. (WISN 12)

Summer will be coming to a close. It’s time to take advantage of the warm weather while you still can!

Here’s a great photo from our reader John L.

“Floating down the Chippewa River headed toward Lake Wissota at sunset.”

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Owners of Wilson’s Wish in Luxemburg, “The Home of Second Chances,” are Dave and Tonya Edwards. They will soon rehome animals in their care and move out of the area. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)

One adopted dog led to fostering, which turned into an animal sanctuary

And for our very first Northwoods and Backroads, we’re taking a look at this rural farmstead in Luxemburg, which is making a difference for animals in need.

Learn more about the legacy they’ll leave of rehoming animals before they move out of the area.

Learn more →

Wisconsin set to receive $313M from Meta in landmark child safety reform settlement

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, leaves a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on child safety online, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

After a yearslong legal battle, Meta agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms last week.

Here’s how our state is joining many others in receiving millions of dollars as the social media company implements stricter rules for young users.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Ellie Bourdo with stories from USA Today Network via Reuters Connect, and Lucas Henkel. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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