UpNorthNews

Sign Up for the UpNorthNews Newsletter


  • Your guide to WI events starts here

    Plus: The Army veteran running for AD-61 Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with me. Last week, I asked to hear about your music recommendations. Here’s what you all shared: “Check out Demons in your Choir! Outstanding.” — Bosco D. “Willin’ by Little Feat.”…


  • Your guide to WI’s must-try breakfast spots

    Plus: Where WI ranks among the most beer-obsessed states Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Today, we pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost and thousands injured on Sept. 11, 2001. Twelve of the individuals who lost their lives had direct ties to Wisconsin. This was a tragedy that impacted and…


  • Snow in September? It’s happened before

    Plus: Don’t miss these events this weekend in WI Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. With Labor Day past us and cooler weather coming in, fall is finally upon us. And with the changing of the seasons comes another roundup of the music I’m listening to: 🎶 Talk It Over, by…


  • This candidate brings a unique resume

    Plus: Share your stories with me! Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. As you all know by now, our Voter Hub is live! This is your one-stop shop for everything voter related. We’ve got roundups of the races impacting your district, first-time voter guides, and you can even register to…


  • WI’s dust bowl changed farming forever

    Plus: What’s happening with American cheese? Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Tuesday! Thanks for starting your week with me. I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. Personally, I went down to Chicago to visit some friends and watch the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. If…


  • Satisfy your sweet tooth at these WI candy shops

    Plus: Why WI seniors are losing money to AI scams Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. TGIF! It’s Labor Day weekend, which means the (unofficial) end of summer. Personally, I had an amazing summer! Some of my highlights include going to Italy with my family, visiting my friends and seeing a…


  • 8 early-fall adventures to enjoy in WI

    Plus: Don’t miss these WI weekend events Share with a friend     Good morning! Ellie here. Even though it’s September, it sure doesn’t feel like fall yet. One of the best parts of fall is the cooler weather. And I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of the heat. Arguably my favorite part…


  • Here’s how WI keeps elections secure

    Plus: Van Orden and Tiffany voted for this cut Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. As I mentioned last week, our Voter Hub is live! Our goal is always to keep you as informed as possible, with free and accessible reporting. This Voter Hub has everything you need to know…


  • Meta settlement could mean millions for WI

    Plus: What to know for WI’s fall weather Share with a friend     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,…


  • What’s worth checking out in WI this week

    Plus: What’s the coolest thing made in WI? Share with a friend     Good morning, Wisconsin! Ellie here. Happy Monday! Thanks for starting your week with us. I just got back from a trip to Colorado, and I had such a great time. My boyfriend and I went to a concert at Red Rocks,…