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Madison Electrical Apprentice Aims to Help Fight Climate Change in His Hometown
Over the past four years, Jose Wanta has learned all about photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles, and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Tricky Foods to Open Brick and Mortar Shop in Madison
26-year-old Therese Merkel is transforming an Instagram page into a brick and mortar business. Sign up for the UpNorthNews newsletter for a chance to win one of her famous Party platters. MADISON – Therese Merkel started her Tricky Foods Instagram page six years ago...
Republicans Reject New Engineering Building for UW Madison, Despite Broad Business Support
Rather than making solid investments in Wisconsin’s future workforce, GOP lawmakers seem stuck on corporate tax giveaways that do nothing to create jobs today or tomorrow.
A Madison Man Started Hiding ‘Mini Wisconsins’ During the Pandemic. He Never Stopped.
Three years and 3,000 mini models later–meet the brains behind the statewide scavenger hunt.
Milwaukee, Madison, & Minneapolis By Train: What We Know, What We Don’t, & What’s Next
Could an old form of transportation be the key to new growth? Answers to all your questions about what it will take to expand Amtrak in Wisconsin.
Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About Madison?
The state capital of Wisconsin has a rich history. Let’s find out how much you know in this quiz.
Meet the UW-Madison Student Up for NFL Fan of the Year
Even though the Packers (most likely) won’t make Super Bowl LVII, Anna Linberg will still be repping Green Bay at the Big Game– as the youngest nominee in this season’s fan contest. Vote for her today!
From Banned to Beautiful–How Madison Transformed Its Defunct Dropboxes into Purposeful Public Art
After a controversial state Supreme Court decision, Madison rehires original artist to turn 14 dropboxes into art, with information on how to vote.
Wisconsin GOP rush to “cancel” new UW-Madison Chancellor
Leading Wisconsin Republicans immediately lashed out at the selection. Their criticisms were leveled before any of them had even spoken with the incoming chancellor, and smack of the divisive rhetoric central to the culture war Republicans are seeking to exploit for partisan advantage in this year’s midterm elections.
Sens. Baldwin, Klobuchar Meet With Voting Rights Advocates in Madison
Baldwin brings in the Minnesotan who oversees a Senate committee that’s working to pass bills protecting voting rights.
Former Capitol Police Chief: DC’s Riot and Madison’s Act 10 Protests Have No Comparison
Jan. 6 attackers “don’t value the freedom of this country.”
Racine Schools Will Reopen While Madison Stays Virtual
Contrasting decisions from two of the state’s largest school districts embody a debate that has consumed the country for months.
Looking Back on 2020: Wisconsin Votes to Send New Blood to Madison
While Republicans will still control both houses of the Legislature, there are 24 new members, bringing new ideas and lived experiences to the Capitol.
How Madison Got to Say “F**K 2020″ in the Most Festive Way
The Sylvee and Majestic Theatre offered photoshoots that featured their marquees, giving people the chance to express their holiday cheer, or lack thereof, in lights.
For One Madison Woman, Chalk Art Is Her Activism
Veronica Lourich predominately sketches the images of women and members of the LGBTQ+ community that she never learned about in school.
Madison Shows Up To Celebrate Biden’s Win In a Big Way
Hundreds converge on the State Capitol Saturday after the presidential race was called for Joe Biden.
No Fans, No Tailgating: UW-Madison Football Season Kickoff Looks Very Different
In contrast to a regular season opening, the UW-Madison campus was a ghost town Friday night.
State Taps Former Madison Police Chief to Investigate Jacob Blake Shooting
Noble Wray will serve as an independent expert consultant for the Kenosha County district attorney.
UW-Madison Stops In-Person Classes, New COVID-19 Dashboard Tracks Growing Surge on WI Campuses
Dane County Executive says he has “deep concern,” asks UW-Madison officials to send undergraduate students home.
Young Black Artists Harassed by White Businessman in Madison
Local executive terminated Monday, one day later.
Madison School Board Announces Virtual First Quarter
District joins a growing number of schools opting against advice of Trump, DeVos to have in-person classes this fall.
Madison Teachers Want an Online-Only Start to the School Year
Union mirrors other cities, slams ‘magical thinking and unfunded mandates’ from those forcing in-person classes to resume
Victory for Activists: Madison School Board Ends Contract With Police
The start of this school year will be the first without the presence of security resource officers.
FBI Joins Probe After Black Madison Woman Set on Fire in Racist Attack
Family spokesman tells UpNorthNews she’s “resilient, smart, and forgiving young lady” who is “doing better.”
Madison Holds Birthday Party for Breonna Taylor
Killed by Louisville police in her home, Taylor would have turned 27 Friday.
Two Black Men Moved Into a Madison-Area Neighborhood. Then Cops Were Called For No Reason.
Both are graduates of Monona High School. One played football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
75 State Street Madison Businesses Damaged During Saturday Night Riots
Hundreds respond to call to clean up Sunday morning. Curfew in place again Sunday night.
The Right-Wing Activist Behind the Madison Protest Is Suing To Kill All Local Stay-Home Orders
The suit would permanently cripple local health departments’ ability to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, and any in the future.
Madison’s Top Chefs Serving Up Gourmet Feasts for the Frontline
Father of SSMHealth ICU nurse comes up with idea to show gratitude to daughter, coworkers by bringing good eats their way