Good News
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How Wisconsin craft beer became available halfway around the world
Running a business in a different state with a one hour time difference can be a challenge, so imagine building one in a time zone 14 hours away! The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company’s co-founder is about to open a brewery in Sendai, Japan with his friend and former brewing apprentice who’s from that…
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6 supermarket shopping secrets from Wisconsin’s biggest chains
DID YOU KNOW? The average US household spends $438/month on groceries. That comes out to more than $5,000/year! But with a little insider knowledge and advanced planning, you can cut down on your bill without sacrificing quantity or quality.
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Wisconsin’s nursing shortage is getting worse. Here’s how lawmakers can fix it.
According to the 2022 Wisconsin Hospital Association report, in 2016, 6% of registered nurse positions and 9% of certified nursing assistant positions were open. Last year, those numbers jumped to 11% and 17%, respectively. At this rate, Wisconsin is projected to be short almost 20,000 registered nurses by 2035.
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Sexism is driving Wisconsin women away from STEM majors
Despite making up more than half of the total University of Wisconsin student body, only a quarter of current College of Engineering students are female and just 15% are people of color. The result? Inherent sexism. What can be done?
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Wisconsin’s best tree farms & holiday light shows
Pine-ing for holiday fun? These 12 tree farms and holiday light displays will make your heart feel light.
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Plan a swimmable staycation at Wisconsin’s best hotels with indoor pools
If you’re already sick of the cold, sorry, we’ve got bad news for you. While this month’s average high is 31 degrees, that drops to 26 in January and doesn’t return to above 50 until late April. Now for the good news: Wisconsin has an abundance of highly-rated, affordable hotels with indoor pools that are…
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Wisconsin’s most popular stories of 2023
We’re celebrating “The Best of UpNorthNews”–our most-read stories of the year across a variety of hyper-local, hyper-specific categories.
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3 ways Wisconsin politics changed for the better in 2023
This time of year, we’re busy–buying gifts, tying up loose ends, and reflecting on the year that was while anticipating the new one ahead. Here’s a look back at three of the best political headlines to come out of Wisconsin in 2023.
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How where you’re from influences who you are
Does where you live have any impact on what kind of personality you have? Science says yes, and these maps show how. Here’s what they reveal about Wisconsin…
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This Caledonia family turned their holiday light show into a children’s book
The book follows Sofia and her brother Jax, who stumble across Evy, a pine tree that feels different from the other trees in his forest. Throughout the story, the siblings teach Evy how to shine in her own way. Families can stop by Santa’s Workshop after driving through the light display to pick up a…
