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How Wisconsinites make Halloween their own
Plus: How federal cuts are impacting rural Wisconsin Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Happy Halloween! Did you know Halloween originated about 2,000 years ago during the Celtic festival of Samhain? The holiday marked the end of summer and harvest and the beginning of the cold winter. During that time, winter was often…
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🎃 Don’t miss these must-see Wisconsin Halloween displays
Plus: Federal special-ed cuts impact Wisconsin students Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone for all of the responses for our Locals Love section! I love hearing all of your recommendations. Next Friday is Halloween, so for next week, I want to hear about the best ways you…
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🍕 Top Wisconsin pizza places, according to our readers
Plus: Sturgeons are welcomed to Wisconsin waters Share with a friend It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. Good morning! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone for all of the responses for our Locals Love section! I love hearing all of your recommendations. For next week, I want to hear all about your favorite burger…
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🗞️ Your voice matters to us
We need your help Dear reader, UpNorthNews is committed to delivering the news and information that matters most to you and your community. We truly value your readership. As a show of our commitment, we are turning to you to ensure we’re on the right track: We’re inviting you to participate in a short 2-minute…
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🧀 What Wisconsin locals can’t get enough of
Plus: Why is food pantry demand spiking? Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. The Brewers had another tough 0-6 loss to the Cubs last night. The series currently sits at 2-2. They will face the Cubs again on Saturday at 7 p.m. at American Family Field. This weekend is also homecoming…
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Millions of birds are flying over Wisconsin tonight 🐦
Plus: How the Milwaukee Bucks are shaping up this season Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. I’m glad to hear our fall guide has been useful for some of you—there’s certainly no shortage of things to do across the state! I’ve even found it handy myself. This weekend, I’m heading to…
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🍁 Wisconsin’s fall guide: beer, brats, festivals, and frights
Inside: Oktoberfests, harvest fairs, and haunted spots Share with a friend Good morning! Ellie here. Fall in Wisconsin cannot be beat. We’ve got it all: leaves changing color, corn mazes, harvest festivals, and more. One of my favorite fall activities is Oktoberfests. The beer, the pretzels, the dancing, I can’t get enough! Throughout Wisconsin,…
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🍼 Donate to this Milwaukee diaper cause
Plus: This Wisconsin Badger is a new author Share with a friend Good morning! Hi everyone, Ellie here. This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Meagan Johnson, founder and executive director of the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, and Kate Duffy, founder of Motherhood for Good. From Sept. 7 to Sept. 21, these…
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🍂 Wisconsin’s best autumn drives, mapped out
Plus: Pet-friendly spots to grab a brew Share with a friend Good morning! Hi, everyone! Ellie here. Thank you to everyone who responded to my first newsletter—I’m definitely feeling the Wisconsin love. I appreciate your warm welcomes and thoughtful suggestions, and I’ll be keeping them in mind as we move forward. If there’s…
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Football-shaped, cheese-infused chicken nuggets, anyone? 🏈
Plus: Chippewa Falls hosts its first-ever BBQ fest Share with a friend Good morning! Here’s something new to put on your weekend calendar: Chippewa Falls is hosting its first-ever BBQ fest this Saturday at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and admission is free! The…
