WISCONSIN HISTORY - UpNorthNews

Mar 2026 2

7 moments that defined Wisconsin’s labor movement

By Ellery Weil | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Ellery Weil

Wisconsin has been home to strong union advocates since the nineteenth century, but their path hasn’t always been easy.

From the industrial boom that hit Milwaukee in the nineteenth century to the rise of twenty-first-century labor activism, Wisconsin’s unions have had a long history, marked by triumphs and tragedies alike.

Mar 2026 2

11 mind-boggling facts about Wisconsin

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

You may think you know all about the Badger State, but there are some facts about Wisconsin that are truly surprising, even to long-time Wisconsinites.

There are some facts about Wisconsin that even the most dedicated residents of the Badger State might be shocked to find out.

Feb 2026 13

Wisconsin’s Maple Syrup Trail: Sugar shacks where you can get Wisconsin-made maple syrup

By Erin Yarnall | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

You don’t need to travel to Canada to get maple syrup from the source; peruse the options from Wisconsin’s sugar shacks.

Whether it’s poured on top of a pile of pancakes or added to sweeten up a recipe, there is no denying that maple syrup is a delicious addition to a wide array of dishes.

Feb 2026 12

7 things at America’s Black Holocaust Museum that will stay with you well after your visit

By Ellery Weil | EDUCATION, EVERGREEN, Ellery Weil

One of Milwaukee’s most powerful museums, America’s Black Holocaust Museum is home to moving exhibits you can learn about below.

Feb 2026 2

Meet Jimmy, Wisconsin’s own weather-predicting groundhog

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Erin Yarnall

Move over, Punxsatawney Phil. Sun Prairie is home to its own weather-predicting groundhog and unique Groundhog Day traditions.

The tradition of having a groundhog predict the weather was based on the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog sees its shadow after emerging from its burrow, it will go back inside the burrow because six more weeks of winter are on the way. I

Jan 2026 16

Harley-Davidson heritage: Milwaukee’s motorcycle legacy (+ where to see it)

By Kristine Hansen | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Kristine Hansen

Visit Milwaukee to learn more about Harley-Davidson’s history at a museum, factory tour, and more.

Milwaukee is the place to visit if you want to learn more about the Harley-Davidson company that’s been independently owned since it launched in 1903.

Jan 2026 13

10 impressive records broken by Wisconsinites

By Erin Yarnall | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Erin Yarnall

From sports feats, to scientific wonders, to a huge collection of memorabilia, Wisconsinites have shattered plenty of fascinating, and impressive, records.