Southern Wisconsin
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Dec. 10–14)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. If you want to see the Badger State Buzz as soon as it drops each week, make sure you’re subscribed. And if you’d like your photo featured, like reader Barbara B. here showing the Cold Moon setting behind an island…
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Wisconsin unveils blackout, retro yellow license plates
It was a long road to bring blackout license plates to Wisconsin. First, a constituent who saw the black-and-white design explode in popularity in Iowa alerted a lawmaker. Two years in a row, he introduced a bill and got public hearings, but momentum seemed to stop there. Then, last summer, a section in the bipartisan…
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The 2025-’26 Great Lakes ice forecast is out. What’s in store?
It looks like the Great Lakes region might get another relatively normal ice year − a relief given recent trends.
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Wisconsin wellness tips: Staying safe this winter
How to stay safe and warm this winter in Wisconsin.
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8 ordinary Wisconsinites who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
These eight Wisconsinites went above and beyond to spread kindness in their communities this year.
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The best Milwaukee dive bars keep the city’s history alive
These iconic Milwaukee dive bars fit the bill, and remain beloved for never changing what they are after all these years.
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Petition to pause Wis. data centers tops 1,000 signatures, protests set
More than 1,000 Wisconsin residents have signed a petition to pause approval of data center projects until state leaders place more guidelines on their energy and water use.
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Where to give back in Wisconsin this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday’s global movement encourages people to give back. Here’s how in Wisconsin.
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Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, is expanding into Wisconsin
After nearly 200 years in business, Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, will sell its beer in Wisconsin for the first time.
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Shop small at these 9 holiday markets & craft fairs across Wisconsin
Get creative with your holiday shopping and find one-of-a-kind gifts this season with these 9 holiday markets & craft fairs across Wisconsin.
