Michael Alfonso, 25, has an active voter registration in Florida, where he voted in 2024, an inactive Madison record, and an active record at his in-laws’ home in Hayward, though he has never voted there.
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Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants
Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants.
What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Jan. 26–Feb. 1)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians & Paralympians to watch
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are right around the corner—here are 16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians to cheer on.
Join ICE Out for Good’s national day of solidarity with Minnesota on Friday, January 23rd, at a rally in Wisconsin
A nationwide day of solidarity with Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been scheduled for Friday, January 23rd, with rallies taking place across Wisconsin.
11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day
These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.
12 Wisconsin chefs, restaurants named 2026 James Beard semifinalists
It’s a big year for professionals in Wisconsin’s food and drink industry, and people across the country are paying attention, as 12 chefs, restaurants, bars, bakers and beverage professionals have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard...
13 concerts you won’t want to miss this year in Wisconsin
From Summerfest to Country Thunder and everything in between, Wisconsin has no shortage of concerts for every music fan.
What is gender affirming care, and why do conservatives want to destroy it?
Properly-informed professional gender affirming care can lead to lives of dignity unless blocked by misinformation and political coercion.
6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 2026
Immigrant-owned businesses support the local economy and provide an opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are six in Wisconsin to check out in 2026.
10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites
From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.
Doctors say Wisconsin GOP’s pregnancy bill treats women like ‘incubators,’ not people
Republicans’ SB553 would push dangerous C-sections over standard abortion care and sneak fetal “personhood” into Wisconsin law, OB-GYNs and legal experts say.
How did Wisconsin do at the Golden Globes? Mark Ruffalo, Amy Madigan and more
Wisconsin was well-repped at the 83rd annual Golden Globes. There were at least five nominees with connections to the state. But, unfortunately, none of them ended up walking away with a win at this year's award show, which aired live on CBS and Paramount+ on Jan. 11....
What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Jan. 12–18)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
Is it time for a moratorium on AI data center construction in Wisconsin?
Candidate for governor Rep. Francesca Hong wants a pause on data center construction, citing bipartisan calls for more information about the impact on water and electric rates.
10 MLK Day of Service events & celebrations happening across Wisconsin
Honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy by volunteering your time, participating in acts of service, and enjoying celebrations.
9 WI orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking and slavery seem like faraway problems, but they can happen in Wisconsin. Fortunately, these organizations find local solutions.
Where to find mocktails across Wisconsin this Dry January
Nationwide, millions of people start the new year off by abstaining from alcohol during Dry January. In 2024, 25% of Americans successfully participated in the trend, according to Civic Science. Launched by nonprofit Alcohol Change UK in 2013, Dry January has since...
How CDC’s big changes to kids’ vaccine schedule could impact Wisconsin
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is dramaticaly changing kids’ vaccine schedule.
I experienced Door County’s new Christmas Movie Trail
A new movie trail in Door County highlights filming locations for “A Cherry Pie Christmas.”
These were Wisconsin’s biggest political stories of 2025
Wisconsin top stories of 2025. A governor decides not to run. A judge is prosecuted by the president. Schools’ pleas are ignored, pushing property taxes higher. Farmers and families get rolled by Trump’s Washington.
What will the weather be like in Wisconsin on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
What to know about Wisconsin weather on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants
As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants.
Greenhouse designs provide opportunity for year-round crop production in WI
Deep winter greenhouses (DWGs) and geodesic dome greenhouses (GDGs) are promising systems for extending the growing season and supporting local food production in cold northern areas.
What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Dec. 10–14)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. If you want to see the Badger State Buzz as soon as it drops each week, make sure you’re subscribed. And if you’d like your photo featured, like reader Barbara B....
Wisconsin unveils blackout, retro yellow license plates
It was a long road to bring blackout license plates to Wisconsin. First, a constituent who saw the black-and-white design explode in popularity in Iowa alerted a lawmaker. Two years in a row, he introduced a bill and got public hearings, but momentum seemed to stop...
Does Wisconsin have fair maps? A gerrymandering update
Legislative maps were rigged by politicians in 2011 but then recently changed. Congressional lines might be redrawn next to ensure fair maps.
10 of the best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Wisconsin
Make your holidays merry and bright with an experience to remember. Visit one of the best cut-your-own-tree farms in Wisconsin this season.
Facing Medicaid cuts, Wisconsin families stockpile medical supplies
In July, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, bringing cuts of around $1 trillion to federal Medicaid spending from 2025 through 2034. The cuts are predicted to result in a loss of the health insurance coverage affecting around 80 million lower-income Americans, including children and people with disabilities.
Petition to pause Wis. data centers tops 1,000 signatures, protests set
More than 1,000 Wisconsin residents have signed a petition to pause approval of data center projects until state leaders place more guidelines on their energy and water use.