Rural State
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On the farm: Van Orden and Cooke have different priorities for Congress
The 3rd Congressional District is among the most farm-loaded in the country. Rebecca Cooke has plans, while Van Orden defends cuts.
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Concerns rise over Line 5 after natural gas spill, multiple frac outs
A late August natural gas spill in rural Iron County may be the largest of its kind ever in Wisconsin, raising concerns about its impact on the surrounding environment, and the overall safety of the controversial pipeline that was damaged.
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Wisconsin’s Dust Bowl, lessons learned from the storm changed farming
In 1934, the Dust Bowl came to Wisconsin, and it changed agriculture in the state forever.
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Vouchers drain vital funds from rural Wisconsin schools
Wisconsin’s private school vouchers divert millions of dollars in state aid away from public education, forcing rural districts to raise local property taxes to stay afloat. In communities lacking private school options, these programs siphon essential resources from public classrooms.
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Meet the 3 Democrats who want to unseat a powerful but vulnerable legislator
Sen. Howard Marklein has represented a southwest Wisconsin district for all 16 years Republicans have controlled the Legislature.
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President Trump will visit Wisconsin and say he’s been good for farmers. His claims need a fact check
Inflation, tariffs, and healthcare costs have all taken a big bite out of farm families’ income as Trump becomes the latest major figure trying to save Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden.
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9 Ways to celebrate Earth Day in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Earth Day events to mark on your calendar.
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (April 20-26)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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Wisconsin readers share their favorite local bookstores
Our readers sent in their favorite independent bookstores around the state, and here’s what we heard.
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From wheat fields to America’s Dairyland: Wisconsin’s rise as a dairy powerhouse
Wisconsin’s identity as “America’s Dairyland” has been forged through generations of agricultural innovation, hard-earned adaptation, and a blend of science, community, and economic resilience.
