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  • 🍔 Brewers’ hot streak is a win for us all

    Plus: Find out where these famous people are buried across Wisconsin Share with a friend     Good morning! If you’re looking for a relaxing (and delicious) Wisconsin summer excursion, consider taking a weekend bike ride or drive along the Driftless Area Wine and Cheese Trail. This path winds through the scenic rolling hills and…


  • 🎡 Wisconsin State Fair ranked among the best (of course)

    Plus: We’ve got the perfect trail recommendation for any hiker Share with a friend     Good morning! When I think of Wisconsin, I think of my home in the Fox Valley. I grew up in Neenah, and local events in the small Wisconsin city have always had a special place in my heart. Here…


  • 🍺 Wisconsin breweries that give back

    Plus: Who’s going to the state fair? Share with a friend   Good morning! From deep-fried everything to the legendary giant slide, the Wisconsin State Fair is back and bigger than ever. It’s a tradition that brought in more than a million guests last year, and that number is only set to grow this year!…


  • 💚 Gov. Evers’ ‘Love Letter’ to Wisconsin

    Plus: Here’s a great excuse to head to Milwaukee this weekend Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 25. If you’re looking for an excuse to head to Milwaukee this weekend, German Fest at Henry Maier Festival Park is a great one. This classic lakefront tradition runs all weekend, and is packed with Wisconsin favorites…


  • 🎡 Wisconsin’s county fairs are back

    Plus: Billionaire Diane Hendricks is betting on Beloit’s future. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 18, 2025.   Good morning and happy Friday! This weekend offers one of Wisconsin’s most beloved traditions: county fairs! Across the state, expect carnival rides, demolition derbies, livestock shows, concerts, and plenty of fair food. Eight county fairs are…


  • 💝 Why You Should Make Your V-Day Reservation Today (& Where to Go!)

    And: The Wisconsin woman using Facebook to find real friends Share with a friend Happy Friday! In today’s UpNorthNewsletter… Facebook Turns 20: How a Wisconsin woman is using the social media site to find real friends. Book Today: Now’s the time to make your Valentine’s reservations, and we found the state’s most “romantic” restaurants! Social…


  • 🚗 12 Day Trips: One for Every Month in 2024

    Plus: Wisconsin’s best restaurant deal is inside a community college! Share with a friend Happy Friday! A quick request before we get to today’s edition: We’re trying to gauge what you’re really interested in, so we created a one-question survey that will take less than 30 seconds of your time! Click here to complete.  …


  • Wisconsin’s 10 Most Popular Cheeses

    And: Where to buy them for a fraction of the price! Share with a friend Happy Friday! Tomorrow is National Cheese Lovers’ Day, so in today’s UpNorthNewsletter… Dairyland’s Favorite: Wisconsin’s 10 most popular, most-produced cheeses. Secret’s Out: Where to buy the state’s best cheese for a fraction of the price. Fair Maps, Finally: How Wisconsin’s latest…


  • SPECIAL EDITION: Best of UpNorthNews

    Our favorite stories, places, foods, & more! Share with a friend Happy Friday! In today’s UpNorthNewsletter… Bald Eagles are Back: Step aside Badgers! This weekend is all about the birds. Best of UpNorth: Our favorite stories from 2023 and what they foreshadow about the new year. Remember When: Firsthand accounts from MLK’s visit to Wisconsin,…


  • ‘What’s Next’ Week: 2024 in Wisconsin Food

    From new restaurants to new trends–the state’s dining scene is changing! Share with a friend Happy Friday! Today’s UpNorthNewsletter is all about food… What Happened: Three times Wisconsin chefs and products made national headlines. What’s Next? From new restaurants to new trends–three things to watch for in 2024. One More Thing: Six supermarket savings secrets…