The best coffee shops in Wisconsin, according to our readers
Our readers share their favorite coffee shops from around the state.
Jan
2026
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CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Jan
2026
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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.
Jan
2026
22
Can severe cold cause exploding trees? Kind of. They’re frost cracks
As Wisconsin and much of the upper Midwest prepares for rapidly dropping subzero temperatures, some viral social media posts warn people to watch out for "exploding trees." The phenomenon, while bizarre-sounding, is real – kind of. Bill McNee, a forest health...
Jan
2026
21
Do Good Wisconsin puts on Cereal Box Domino Challenge for fourth year
Do Good Wisconsin puts on Cereal Box Domino Challenge for fourth year.
Jan
2026
21
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...
Jan
2026
20
What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Jan. 19–25)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
Jan
2026
20
WI energy bills rise as Trump marks one year in office
On the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term, advocates for clean energy and the environment are calling out the administration for failed promises to cut energy costs.
Jan
2026
20
Indigenous practices help heal trauma passed down through generations
It’s not uncommon for Indigenous people to feel distrustful or on guard when around White people, explains Lea Denny.
Jan
2026
20
Scientists race to protect Lake Superior from invasive mussels
Last August, Lauren Isbell dove around Mott Island Dock at Isle Royale National Park, plucking invasive zebra mussels from the lakebed – sometimes with her fingers, other times with a credit-card sized piece of plastic attached to a lanyard on her wrist. As Isbell...
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2026
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These are the Wisconsin-tied athletes heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics
Wisconsin will be well represented at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
