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21 weird & wacky Wisconsin festivals happening in 2025
There are plenty of wacky Wisconsin festivals for you to attend this year, from one on a frozen lake to another that takes you back to the time of dinosaurs.
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How Wisconsin used the $21M from opioid settlements in 2024
Learn how the Wisconsin DHS allocated $21M from opioid settlements in 2024.
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The field is set for an April election to control the Wisconsin Supreme Court
Republican former Attorney General Brad Schimel will face Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in what might be conservatives’ last chance to control the court until 2028.
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3 Milwaukee buildings that never came to be
Over the past decade, Milwaukee has added more than 10,000 new buildings–most, in the form of high-rise apartments. But not every proposal becomes reality.
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January 6: America’s annual reminder that democracy cannot be taken for granted
Coincidentally, the date is special to UpNorthNews and helps us explain our ongoing mission to defend democracy and build civic engagement.
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WI superintendent to state: ‘We can’t continue to pit school districts against taxpayers’
In Wisconsin, the state reimburses public school districts about 31% of the cost for special education services. Meanwhile, the Republican-controlled legislature guarantees a 90% reimbursement rate for private schools.
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Sick of hidden fees on concert tickets and hotel stays? A new federal rule bans them.
Now, live event businesses and hotels must clearly list their prices in both their advertising and pricing information.
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Multiple deaths in shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
The suspected shooter, a juvenile, is thought to be among those killed. At least seven others have been wounded, as well.
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Your Guide to Wisconsin-Made Gifts That Give Back
The average American spends $650 on gifts each year. Here are some you can feel GOOD about giving!
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Wisconsin health officials investigate salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
Wisconsin health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled SunFed cucumbers, which has affected 68 people in 19 states. A recent salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated cucumbers has affected multiple states, including Wisconsin, prompting health officials to issue warnings and investigate the source. The outbreak has already sickened 68 people across 19…
