State Events
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The Eagle River Ice Castle: A 92-year-old winter tradition
Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.
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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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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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11 Wisconsin organizations that need your help this winter
These volunteer opportunities range from stocking food pantry shelves to aiding animals. Check out these 11 ways to help your community this winter.
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Old World Wisconsin brings back Santa as part of an immersive historical holiday program
Within the essence of Old World Wisconsin’s historical realm, you could readily address the jolly old guy in the red suit as St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklaas or, mostly simply, Santa.
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Where to find free Thanksgiving Day meals in Wisconsin this year
Here’s where residents can find a free Thanksgiving meal across Wisconsin this year.
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Tree-mendous news: This year’s Capitol Holiday Tree will be harvested in Oconto County
The 2025 Capitol Holiday Tree will stem from Oconto County. Here are all the fun details.
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The disappearance of La Crosse teen Evelyn Hartley: A deep dive into the case
La Crosse teenager Evelyn Hartley went missing in 1953 while babysitting. Here’s everything you need to know about her unsolved case.
