Northern Wisconsin
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Want to see frozen waterfalls in Wisconsin? Try these 8 gorgeous winter hikes
Bundle up and set out on these winter hikes to waterfalls in Wisconsin.
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The ‘real’ GOP primary for WI governor: Trump endorses Tom Tiffany
With Tom Tiffany winning Trump’s endorsement, the odds become even longer for Josh Schoemann, the only other Republican in the race for Wisconsin governor.
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Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants
Meet the record number of women in the 2026 Miss Door County pageants.
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Cabin fever? Bars, breweries have speed puzzling, trivia, outdoor fests
Beat the cabin fever at these bars with peed puzzling, trivia, outdoor fests.
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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.
