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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith starts music program in Milwaukee
Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. The Chad Smith Foundation, formed by Smith in August 2025, aims to increase access for young people in underserved areas to get involved in music. The foundation’s nationwide…
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What to know before Milwaukee Brewers’ Opening Day
The Milwaukee Brewers kick off their 2026 regular season on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox.
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 23-29)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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Wisconsin survives late Ohio State rally to win National Championship
For the second straight season, the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team has won the National Championship. After taking down the host team, No. 3 Penn State, in an overtime thriller in the semifinals, Wisconsin was able to use an early 2-0 first-period lead to its advantage against No. 1 Ohio State. Wisconsin and OSU have…
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10 animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin (+ the animals you’ll see at each one)
Oh my! Lions, tigers, bears, and even more animals are rescued and can be seen at animal sanctuaries in Wisconsin.
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The best gift and craft shops in Wisconsin, according to readers
From handmade barn quilts and locally made jewelry to Wisconsin-themed treats, these gift and craft shops across our state have something for everyone.
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7 of the best dog parks in Milwaukee (+ dog-friendly beer gardens!)
Get ready to go on an adventure and let your furry friends get their zoomies out at one of these fantastic dog parks in Milwaukee County.
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What are the final snow totals from Wisconsin’s March winter storm?
The snow has finally stopped falling, and tallies show the massive March winter storm brought more than 30 inches of snow to parts of Wisconsin. In central Wisconsin, which was hit hardest, the storm began the evening of Saturday, March 14 and did not relent until the morning of Monday, March 16, according to the…
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (March 16-22)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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6 Wisconsin small businesses our readers love
We asked our readers for their favorite small businesses in Wisconsin, and here’s what they said. Wisconsin has no shortage of mom-and-pop shops. According to the US Small Business Administration, there are nearly 500,000 small businesses across our state. Whether you’re looking for a new book, handmade jewelry, or a delicious kringle, our readers have…
