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‘A Rez Girl At Heart’: A Journey of Self Discovery, Acceptance, & Healing
“I remember being in my dorm with some friends and hearing one of them say Natives are ‘dirty savages.’ I realized, that person wouldn’t like me if they knew who I really was.”
Not Sick, But Still Need Time Off? There’s a ‘Day’ for That!
Mark your calendar: November 30th is “National Stay Home Because You’re Well Day.”
Giving Tuesday Turns 10: Find a Place to Donate Your Time, Money Near You
Giving Tuesday started as a simple idea: after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday– why not create a day that encourages people to share their gifts rather than buy more? Find a place to give back near you!
5 of the Coolest Events Happening in Wisconsin This November
Wisconsin has so many cool events going on in November, it’s hard to resist checking them out. There’s something for everyone to do.
New Reporting Uncovers Johnson Hypocrisy On Taxes
New reporting from WKOW-TV in Madison has revealed that the trust fund established by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson to benefit his adult children abruptly went from paying hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in state taxes to $0 beginning in 2016. You can view...
Here’s Where Wisconsin’s Candidates for Governor and US Senate Stand on Gun Safety Laws
It’s been two days since the last mass shooting in the U.S., and there are 20 days until you vote for a candidate who will–or won’t–decide to protect you from gun violence. Here’s where Wisconsin candidates stand on gun safety laws.
6 Haunted Houses in Wisconsin for a Frighteningly Good Time
Halloween is quickly approaching, and the fright factor at these haunted houses across Wisconsin is definitely worth the drive.
Meet the Wisconsin Teens Turning a Decade of Fundraising into a Lifelong Fight for a Breast Cancer Cure
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many people become more “aware” of the disease after a personal or family diagnosis, which 1 in 8 women will receive in their lifetime. Brookfield teenagers Anvesha and Anushka Guru have had neither, and that’s what makes their commitment so uniquely inspiring.
Wisconsin Voters’ Four Biggest Concerns, and How Evers, Michels Would Respond
Incumbent Gov. Tony Evers (D) and challenger Tim Michels (R) are tied at 50% in the latest polls. This is what they’ve said, done, and would do if elected (or re-elected) this November.
3 Ways to Support Wisconsin’s Latino Population Before Hispanic Heritage Month Ends
Latino or not, here are three ways you can observe Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 before it ends!
State Education Leader on Tim Michels: He Has No Idea What We Do to Give Vulnerable Kids a Safe Place to Learn
Wisconsin’s state superintendent gives low grades to the Republican candidate for governor, whose plan for struggling schools is to give them even less support while speaking out against “wokeness.”
Facing Threats and Fearing for Her Family’s Safety Ahead of Midterms, Assembly Candidate Files Multiple Police Reports
“Republicans say they want safety,” Laura Gapske, who’s running in Wisconsin’s 73rd District, told UpNorthNews.
“Which is ironic because they are creating unsafe spaces.”
On the Issues: Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul
Josh Kaul has served as Wisconsin’s attorney general since 2019. He is running for reelection and discusses his stance on critical issues.
The Nicest Guys in the NL Central
When you think of the most prestigious award a baseball player can win in the majors, you probably think of the MVP, Cy Young, or Silver Slugger. The Roberto Clemente Award honors athletes who make the biggest impact off the field.
Ron Johnson’s Judges: Hostile to Marriage Rights, Women’s Reproductive Freedom, and Unsure on Banning School Segregation
Wisconsin’s Republican senator has approved lifetime positions for several nominees who were vigorously opposed by coalitions of civil rights groups.
Registering for Democracy: Why Your Vote Matters
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day. In an op-ed, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the president and executive director of NextGen America, highlights the growing importance of young voters.
Facing Skyrocketing Insulin Costs, Wisconsin Diabetics Watch as GOP Ignores Evers’ Latest Plan to Cap Prices
Living with diabetes has become unaffordable for many due to the rising cost of insulin. Wisconsin’s governor says his state can’t afford to pass up another chance to help diabetics struggling to stay afloat.
Regret or Refresh? For Many Wisconsin Workers, the ‘Great Resignation’ Turned into a ‘Time Out.’
The pandemic pushed many people to return to their old jobs with renewed optimism.
One-on-One with Gov. Tony Evers—His $5 Billion Surplus Plan and How Much Money It Could Save Wisconsinites
From the lowest earners to families, veterans, seniors, and their caregivers–if you live in the state, there’s something in the surplus plan for you.
The University of Wisconsin Gets Creative to Recruit, Train, and Retain the Next Generation of Teachers
Long before the current nationwide shortage, universities had already reported a 35% drop in education majors from 2008-2018.
All of the Nutrition, None of the Stigma: The Case for Giving Lunch to All Students Instead of Embarrassing a Hungry Few
A Democratic Assembly rep answers her Republican senator’s claim that there’s “no justification” to stop treating kids from low-income families differently and then trying to hide it.
Ashland, Once a Hub for Products Heading Out, Now Attracts People Coming In for Visits
From Chequamegon Bay to its downtown murals, the community offers history and present-day enjoyment for all who travel up north.
Day-Trippin’ Across Wisconsin: Mineral Point
Mineral Point, an early boom town, remains an attraction in Wisconsin for the way it preserved its Cornish trappings.
In An Increasingly Divided America, Joe Biden Just Keeps Stacking Up Wins
Joe Biden signed the CHIPS bill into law yesterday, making a massive investment in US manufacturing and bringing billions in new investment to American shores and an estimated 70,000 to 90,000 family sustaining jobs to American working families. It is the first of...
Evers Putting Rescue Plan Dollars To Work Expanding Mental Health Workforce
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced recently that more than $14 million in federal funds will be put towards expanding the mental health workforce in the Badger State. The commitment from Evers will go specifically to addressing the shortage of mental health...
Mandela Barnes Emerges as the Senate Nominee After Every Primary Opponent Drops Out in Less Than a Week
The lieutenant governor becomes the Democrats’ presumptive challenger to Sen. Ron Johnson as Nelson, Lasry, and now Godlewski all drop out and seek a united front for November.
Public Harassment Amid Personal Heartbreak: A Wisconsin Woman’s ‘Late-Term’ Abortion Story
“I still cannot tell you exactly when life begins,” Heather Martell told UpNorthNews. “But I can tell you when motherhood begins: as soon as that first pregnancy test becomes positive.”
Candidate Comparison: Meet the Republicans Vying for a Spot on the November Ballot
Rebecca Kleefisch, Tim Michels, and Timothy Ramthun want to become Wisconsin’s 46th Governor.
The Republican Candidates for Governor Try to Have It Both Ways on Family Leave, Abortion, and the 2020 Big Lie
Kleefisch, Michels, and Ramthun provide supportive words but are more vague about what would actually happen in Wisconsin if any of them were to defeat Tony Evers and take power.