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July 8, 2026

The flavors of summer: Wisconsin-inspired ice cream takes center stage

With July marking National Ice Cream Month, northeast Wisconsin’s ice cream parlors are in the midst of their busiest season with customers seeking relief from summer heat.

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

Opinion

July 8, 2026

Protecting one of America’s last great gathering places: online gaming

As corporations push to reshape the gaming industry, players are organizing online and off to protect the communities they’ve built.

By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton

Things To Do

July 6, 2026

What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (July 6-12)

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.

By Ellie Bourdo

Money & Jobs

July 2, 2026

Rubber-stamped regrets: Trump policies under Tom Tiffany are costing families their summer fun

Wisconsin families feel locked out of summer fun because basic necessities like gas and groceries are eating up the budget. Democratic lawmakers say under President Donald Trump’s policies that US Rep. Tom Tiffany has rubber-stamped, inflation has skyrocketed, gas prices have risen, and utility costs are out of control.

By Salina Heller

Things To Do

July 1, 2026

Microvolunteering in Wisconsin: What it is & how to do it

You don’t have to be fully invested to make a difference—an impact can be made by microvolunteering in Wisconsin, virtually and in minutes.

By Erin Yarnall

People

June 29, 2026

How Mariah Antetokounmpo showed up for Milwaukee and helped families

Sometime between starting an apparel brand all about spreading positivity and becoming a mom times four, Mariah Antetokounmpo turned into a matriarch of Milwaukee.

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect