Stories tagged: "appleton"

Politics Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D-Appleton) (Photo by Christina Lieffring)
Politics Lawmaker Channels Love of Nature Into Bills to Protect Pollinators

Appleton freshman Snodgrass shows how humans helping pollinators is vital for our food supply.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring August 5, 2021 4:01 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin (Graphic by Morgaine Ford-Workman)
Our Wisconsin Where in Wisconsin is Christina Lieffring?: Marinette and Appleton

UpNorthNews Capitol Reporter Christina Lieffring documents her reporting trip to Marinette and Appleton—and all the local eats, drinks, and sights along the way.

Christina Lieffring Christina Lieffring August 2, 2021 4:25 pm CDT
Our Wisconsin Rock the Dock is scheduled for Aug. 21 in Green Bay. (Photo courtesy of Rock the Dock)
Our Wisconsin Live Music Is Back. See It at These 8 Wisconsin Festivals.

We all love Summerfest, but there are smaller festivals all over the state. Take a look to find one near you.

Olivia Stern Olivia Stern July 15, 2021 1:23 pm CDT
Politics Katie Rosenberg speaks during a state budget hearing
Politics ‘No More Corners to Cut’: Northern Wisconsin Asks Legislature for More Money In Budget

Dollars for schools, local governments, and other services needed to continue services, advocates say

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson April 22, 2021 10:53 am CDT
Economy A jogger runs past the Midwest Paper Group mill in Combined Locks
Economy Politics Creates Economic Illusion in Houdini’s Hometown

Whether Trump broke the economy in Appleton or is saving it may be more about feelings than facts.

Associated Press Associated Press September 16, 2020 2:36 pm CDT

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Emanuel Montalvo cuts Aaron Feria's hair on Oct. 12 at The Lounge Barbershop in Arcadia. The barbershop is one of a growing number of Latino-owned businesses in the Trempealeau County city that is home to a fast-growing Latino population. (Photo by Julian Emerson) Latinos As Latino Populations Increase, Communities Are Also Seeing a Growth in Latino-owned Businesses
The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
Harmful blue-green algae blooms, like this one seen on Lake Monona in Madison, are becoming more frequent along Lake Superior as climate change continues to make conditions right for the species to bloom. (Photo by JT Cestkowski) Climate How Climate Change Is Causing Harmful Algae Blooms on Lake Superior
Nada Elmikashfi, chief of staff to state Rep. Francesca Hong (D-Madison), is outspoken about racism and bias, even at the statehouse. (Photo by Christina Lieffring.) Politics Hostile Workplaces, Closed Minds, Hurtful Rhetoric—Welcome to the Wisconsin State Capitol