Videos
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“People Are Not Happy With What He’s Doing”: Rep. Pocan Addresses Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump surprised even some jaded observers with the size and scope of new tariffs on America’s trading partners, earning immediate criticism as a “Trump Tax” on US consumers. While the president tried to claim the tariffs would address trade deficits, economists say the odds of a recession have grown even higher. Congressman Mark Pocan…
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Two Reasons Why Trump’s Auto Tariffs Might Not Work
TARIFF TROUBLES – A Hudson native with a long career of risk management for major financial institutions can explain two reasons why President Trump’s massive new tariffs on autos and auto parts may not work as intended. First, in the short term, the disruption will increase Americans’ car prices by an estimated $6,000 at a…
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Wisconsin Voters Make History With New Mayor
La Crosse voters elected a new mayor—and made history.
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The conversation that prompted Emily Berge to run against Derrick Van Orden
Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge officially announced her candidacy for Congress this week, hoping to unseat 3rd District Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in 2026. Berge, who is also president of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, told UpNorthNews about the meeting with Van Orden that solidified her decision to get into the…
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Chris Taylor Launches 2026 Campaign For WI 2026 State Supreme Court
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Chris Taylor is running for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in the 2026 election. She’s planning to take on current Justice Rebecca Bradley, who is known for her conservative views and was appointed in 2015 by former Gov. Scott Walker. Taylor, who used to serve in the state…
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Trump Admin Moves To Cut LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Funding
The Trump administration wants to EXCLUDE this very specific group of people from access to suicide prevention help.
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The Biggest Cuts To Medicaid In History
It’s all about the billionaires. 💵 Democratic Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin says Republicans are putting health care further out of reach for everyday people, “because they need to give tax handouts to their rich friends.” In a committee, Republicans voted last week to cut off Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funds—a longtime goal of the party—plus…
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Economic Anxiety Grows For Gen Z
If you’re in your 20s in Wisconsin and you’re stressed about $$$… we get it.
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Hedge Funds Are Making the Affordable Housing Crunch Worse
Wisconsin isn’t the only place dealing with a shortage of affordable homes—and it’s also not the only place trying to confront one of the causes: hedge funds purchasing properties and converting them to rentals. It reduces the number of single-family homes available in an area, driving up prices for what remains. We interviewed state Sen.…
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Candidate for Congress Laura Benjamin: ‘America Needs to Work for Everyday Americans’
Laura Benjamin of Eau Claire, the most recent entry into the 2026 3rd Congressional District race, says it’s time to make America work for working Americans. The former city council member and owner of a marketing and communications company, was a recent guest on our radio show, where she outlined her priority issues and the…
