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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
Right-Wing Group Says COVID Is A Hoax. Now They Plan to Protest in Madison
Wisconsin’s protest is among others apparently seeded by a national conspiracist effort.
Dire Message for Madison: Assume You May Be Exposed
Dane County and Madison leaders emphasize staying home as virus spreads
Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for March 20-26
This week: Prepare for the upcoming No Kings National Day of Action protests on March 28 with sign-making parties and Know Your Rights trainings.
Phelps: Let’s use simple math to help schools – higher state aid, lower property taxes
With another 72 school referendums on the April ballot, assembly Democrats seek to put $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus into public schools.
Sean Duffy’s son-in-law brings chaos to a WI GOP endorsement vote
Michael Alfonso wins a push to not endorse any candidate in the 7th Congressional District, causing the convention to devolve into a sh**show, according to a conservative news site.
What are the final snow totals from Wisconsin’s March winter storm?
The snow has finally stopped falling, and tallies show the massive March winter storm brought more than 30 inches of snow to parts of Wisconsin. In central Wisconsin, which was hit hardest, the storm began the evening of Saturday, March 14 and did not relent until the...
What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 16-22)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
The biggest films all-time with Wisconsinites in prominent roles
Kate Hudson may not be a native Milwaukeean, though she plays a real-life one well enough in "Song Sung Blue" that she's been nominated for Best Actress in the 98th Academy Awards, taking place March 15. The movie comes a couple of years after actors Willem Dafoe and...
Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for March 13-19
Your weekly guide to Wisconsin political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 13 through Thursday, March 19
Billionaires associated with Project 2025 unload cash on Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin’s race for governor
The Uihleins found a roundabout way to make sure Tom Tiffany would get much more than what original campaign limits would have allowed.
Wisconsin gas prices up 40 cents in a week as Iran conflict continues
As the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, the average of Wisconsin gas prices surged above $3 a gallon for the first time this year.
Roys: Wisconsin deserves a governor who fights for families—not billionaires
Wisconsin state Sen. Kelda Roys says she’s ready to “fight for our democracy” and stand up to President Donald Trump as she campaigns for governor on lowering costs, protecting public schools, and expanding health care access. With Gov. Tony Evers stepping aside after...
Meet the six women competing to be Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland
Meet the six women competing to be Wisconsin’s 79th Alice in Dairyland.
Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for March 6-12
Your weekly guide to Wisconsin political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 6 through Thursday, March 12.
OPINION: An unauthorized war with Iran exposes America’s colonizers and monarchists
President Trump’s ability to unilaterally launch a war with Iran forces us to acknowledge the real regime change was done here in the United States.
7 moments that defined Wisconsin’s labor movement
Wisconsin has been home to strong union advocates since the nineteenth century, but their path hasn’t always been easy.
What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 2-8)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin
You may think you know all about the Badger State, but there are some facts about Wisconsin that are truly surprising, even to long-time Wisconsinites.
Central WI businesses set to compete at 2026 World Cheese Contest
Several dairy manufacturers from central and northern Wisconsin are set to compete in the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest, which will take place March 3-5 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison. Their products are among 3,375 entries...
Cow cuddles and farm-churned ice cream are helping Midwest dairies thrive
Quinci Schmidt is co-owner of a dairy farm in the town of Corcoran, Minnesota, which her grandfather bought in 1958.
Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for February 27-March 5
Looking to plug in this week? From lobbying for public education at the state capitol to attending candidate forums, rallying for democracy, and ICE protests in Wisconsin, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
How this ‘red’ county picked up election wins with a little ‘blue’ research help
It’s not always clear which candidates in non-partisan races align with your values, but a little homework, according to Blue Sky Waukesha County, goes a long way.
Question of the Week: Wisconsin after Evers and Vos retire
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has announced he will not run for reelection this fall. Neither is Gov. Tony Evers. After eight years of butting heads, what’s next? It’s our newsletter Question of the Week for February 22.