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  1. Up North News

    What’s the coolest thing made in Wisconsin? This contest aims to find out

    Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce hosts 10th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
  2. If prenatal Tylenol has any autism association, which it may not, it would help account for only a fraction of cases, she said. Further, research has not deeply examined Tylenol risks in young children, and many rigorous studies refute a link between vaccines and autism.

    ‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say

    On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
  3. Nearly half of insured adults who received a prior authorization denial in the past two years reported the appeals process was either somewhat or very difficult.

    Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help

    To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
  4. A government shutdown is looming again.

    Do you feel immune to a government shutdown? Think again.

    Republicans’ massive cuts to health care have taken the nation closer to a standoff that will impact their constituents’ lives in many ways.
  5. Socialist caucus of the Wisconsin Legislature

    Opinion: The ‘socialist’ label holds me accountable to values of service to all

    The Wisconsin Legislature’s Socialist Caucus emphasizes the power of “public,” starting with supporting public education.
  6. Out of the 63 National Parks spread throughout the United States, a vast majority are located in the western part of the country, with five in Utah, eight in Alaska, and nine in California alone. The ones that are located in the Midwest are few and far between—only eight in total—with no National Parks in Wisconsin.

    Your guide to Wisconsin’s 4 entries in the National Park System

    There may not be any National Parks in Wisconsin, but the state isn’t lacking in National Park System entries. Learn about all four.
  7. WI governor candidates and prospective candidates

    Will they or won’t they? Kaul and Tiffany creep closer to deciding whether to enter a crowded WI governor race.

    The Democratic attorney general and the Republican congressman would each rise to the top of their party’s primary field based on public recognition, but a lot can happen before August 2026.
  8. Volunteers deliver diaper donations to community members.

    Meet the Milwaukee women raising money for National Diaper Need Awareness Week

    How to donate diapers in Milwaukee with Milwaukee Diaper Mission and Motherhood for Good.
  9. Van Orden Capitol Grounds Jan 6

    How Derrick Van Orden’s threats hurt everyone in his district

    A member of Congress targeting freedom of expression might not lead to criminal prosecutions or federal defunding today, but it creates a political environment that affects us in many ways.
  10. Oftentimes, certain locations are considered “haunted” due to mysterious things happening in that area, on this list, like graves reportedly dripping blood, ghostly figures, and flashing lights.

    5 of the most haunted cemeteries in Wisconsin

    Paranormal enthusiasts believe spirits can haunt any number of places, including cemeteries. Here are 5 of the most haunted cemeteries in Wisconsin.
  11. Up North News

    WATCH: Why this student may be one of rural WI’s last to go to medical school

    President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” caps the amount of federal student loans a student can borrow—not even covering the debt most medical students graduate with. That means now, becoming a doctor may only be limited to the wealthy.
  12. Up North News

    WATCH: The latest episode of Raising Wisconsin discusses the evolution of vaccines

    This week on Raising Wisconsin, Dr. Kellie takes us through the fascinating history of vaccines — and the difference they continue to make in our lives today. #wisconsin #wisconsinnews #vaccine

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  1. Up North News

    What’s the coolest thing made in Wisconsin? This contest aims to find out

    Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce hosts 10th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.
  2. Oftentimes, certain locations are considered “haunted” due to mysterious things happening in that area, on this list, like graves reportedly dripping blood, ghostly figures, and flashing lights.

    5 of the most haunted cemeteries in Wisconsin

    Paranormal enthusiasts believe spirits can haunt any number of places, including cemeteries. Here are 5 of the most haunted cemeteries in Wisconsin.
  3. When Aniya Warren was not preparing for her first year of college volleyball this summer, she was writing a now-published children’s book.

    Wisconsin’s Aniya Warren became a children’s book author ahead of her first season with the Badgers

    Aniya Warren’s book — “I Am Human,” which is independently published and available for purchase on Amazon — combines her off-the-court writing passion with an important message about it being OK to make mistakes.
  4. Kevin Cullen, executive director of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, points to the sonar image of the F.J. King on June 29, 2025. The wooden schooner sank on Sept. 15, 1886 while carrying 600 tons of iron ore from Escanaba, Michigan, to Chicago. The eight man crew survived.

    Lake Michigan shipwreck found after 139 years, with citizen scientists joining in moment

    In another sign that Wisconsin maritime historians are in a golden period of discovery, a wooden schooner hidden beneath the depths of Lake Michigan for nearly 140 years has been found — with citizen scientists on board to share the excitement.
  5. Up North News

    FEMA assistance is now available to people affected by historic flooding in Wisconsin. Here’s how to apply

    Milwaukee homeowners may be reimbursed for costs associated with flood damage now that FEMA assistance has been approved, according to Milwaukee County officials.
  6. Experts said they are seeing a rise in white nationalist movements in Wisconsin and across the country that are disguising themselves as fitness groups.

    White nationalist ‘Active Clubs’ growing in WI

    Experts said they are seeing a rise in white nationalist movements in Wisconsin and across the country that are disguising themselves as fitness groups.
  7. Labor Day weekend typically kicks off apple-picking season in Wisconsin.

    It’s been a wet, hot and humid summer, but Wisconsin’s apple crop looks ripe for the picking

    Long stretches of humid weather can increase pests and disease, but growers have the tools to control outbreaks.
  8. . Dogs are becoming increasingly welcome in businesses across the country.

    Pups and pilsners: These Wisconsin breweries and beer gardens welcome dogs

    For dog lovers, our pooches are an integral part of our lives, and for many of us in Wisconsin, so is finding the best beer.
  9. Alexander Cole, along with the other fired EPA employees, have the option of filing an appeal with the Merit Systems Protection Board.

    EPA ousts WI biologist months after signing a letter criticizing Trump’s policies

    Alexander Cole recently lost his job with the Environmental Protection Agency. His firing comes after signing a letter criticizing President Trump’s policies.
  10. Studies show growing economic concerns are sweeping the nation.

    Survey: Wisconsinites skipping meals to make ends meet

    It is Hunger Action Month and people in Wisconsin are skipping meals to make ends meet, according to a recent study from the think tank the Century Foundation, which showed growing economic concerns are sweeping the nation.
  11. The first week in October brings perhaps the most exciting event for dairy lovers – World Dairy Expo.

    World Dairy Expo in Madison is a special event for Wisconsin dairy families

    The first week in October brings perhaps the most exciting event for dairy lovers like myself – World Dairy Expo.
  12. Up North News

    ‘A shared responsibility’: Milwaukee Beach Ambassadors work to make Lake Michigan safer

    If you frequent Milwaukee's McKinley or Bradford beaches, you likely have seen — or even spoken to — a Beach Ambassador.

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