Northern Wisconsin
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The best coffee shops in Wisconsin, according to our readers
Our readers share their favorite coffee shops from around the state.
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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.
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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 specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said it’s not uncommon for a…
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Do Good Wisconsin puts on Cereal Box Domino Challenge for fourth year
Do Good Wisconsin puts on Cereal Box Domino Challenge for fourth year.
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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 Awards in eight categories, including seven nods in national categories. Six Milwaukeeans are included on the James Beard Awards long list. Others from Door County, Madison and Appleton…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 removed each mussel, she put it in a parmesan cheese container…
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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.
