State News
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These Republicans in ‘swing districts’ didn’t vote in a very swingy way
They won in 2024 even though President Trump lost in their district. The midterm elections could be these Wisconsin state lawmakers’ undoing in 2026.
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Minocqua Brewing Company owner is running for Wisconsin governor
Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad enters crowded Wisconsin gubernatorial race.
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Flock Off: Wisconsinites want AI surveillance cameras out of their communities
Residents want lawmakers to protect them, their data, and their privacy from misuse by local and federal agencies.
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5 ways to support women’s sports in Wisconsin
The NBA, NFL, and MLB have to start making room because women’s sports are gaining in popularity, and there are so many ways to support them in Wisconsin.
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New Wisconsin law taps ‘Dreamers’ to fill critical rural labor gaps
A bipartisan Wisconsin law removes barriers for more than 5,000 DACA recipients in the state, allowing them to work in high-need fields, especially in rural areas, including nursing, teaching, plumbing, and other licensed trades.
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Question of the Week: Prediction markets
Are they legitimate investment exchanges or a sneaky way to avoid being regulated like other gambling sites? It’s our newsletter question of the week for April 30, 2026.
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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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Animal activists take protests over Ridglan Farms beagles to Capitol
Shouts of “free the dogs” rang out through the state Capitol on April 20 as protesters advocating on behalf of beagles at a Wisconsin dog breeding facility demanded a meeting with Gov. Tony Evers.
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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.
