Ellie here. It’s finally cooling down, and that means snow is on the way.
And with snow on the way, there’s no better time than the present to start a new read. Yesterday, I asked for some book recommendations, and this is what I heard, in case you’re in need of a new book:
“If you haven’t yet read Theo of Golden, I strongly recommend it. A Man Called Ove and Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Both unusual situations with some humor. Hope you enjoy!” — Sandy F.
“I highly recommend reading the book Tailspin. Author John Armbruster tells the true story of Gene Moran, whose plane was shot down in Germany during WW2. Moran survived a 4 mile fall in the plane with no parachute. The book details how the story came to be told, the ordeal Moran went through as a POW, and the anguish the author dealt with personally with his wife’s cancer and death. Gene was from Soldiers Grove, WI.” — Sonja B.
“Two great books come to mind! If you’re looking for super fiction from the very first page, a must read is ‘Whistler’ by Ann Pachette. In the mood for great non-fiction? Explore our country through the eyes of historian Beverly Gage, who based her book ‘This Land is Your Land,’ on her road trip journey across the US! Hope you enjoy, too.” — Barbara B.
Thank you to everyone who sent in their recommendations! I am always on the hunt for a new read, and these are sure to keep me occupied during the winter months.
Got any other titles or authors you think I should check out? Let me know!
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This election season, UpNorthNews journalists were on the ground across Wisconsin. We knocked on doors, attended town halls, tracked down candidates, and worked late nights to keep you informed. From social media and newsletters to live blogs, we brought you the latest wherever you followed the news.
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First, a few headlines from around the state:
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Selfishly, this is one of my favorite parts of writing this newsletter everyday. I get to see Wisconsin through your eyes!
Here’s another great view of November in our state, from our reader Gail B.
“View from my kitchen window of our backyard. Bristol, Wisconsin.”
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Stories rooted in Wisconsin’s Up North
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Wisconsin community groups are calling on the state’s incoming leaders to prioritize public schools, affordable healthcare, prison reform, and data center policy as they take office.
Yesterday, Bill Hogseth, co-executive director of GROWW (Grassroots Organizing Western Wisconsin) appeared alongside members and leaders from Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Education Network, and WISDOM and its local affiliate JONAH at the Eau Claire County Government Center. Hogseth called on newly-elected state leaders “to work with regular people to deliver on data centers, public schools, healthcare, prison reform, and more.”
“We’re here to celebrate the people who made last week’s election happen smoothly, safely, and freely—clerks, chief inspectors, poll workers, poll observers, and the members of our county boards of canvasers who are certifying the results right now in this building behind us,” Hogseth said.
The groups want Wisconsin Gov.-elect David Crowley and the state Legislature to work with people across the state and take action on fully funding Wisconsin’s public schools, expanding BadgerCare, ending Wisconsin’s state sales tax exemption for data centers, and overhauling the prison system.
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love runs the ball to score a touchdown against the New England Patriots. (USA Today via Reuters Connect)
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While there’s still a lot of season left, Jordan Love has been playing like a potential MVP.
After leading the Green Bay Packers to a 45-27 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, an MVP season is not out of the question for the team’s quarterback.
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