Christina Lorey is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist and former UpNorthNews newsletter editor. She previously worked as a producer, reporter, and TV anchor for stations in Madison and Moline. When she’s not writing or asking questions, Christina volunteers with Girls on the Run, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and several mental health organizations.
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Breast Cancer By Blood Test? The Non-Invasive Method Being Studied Right Now, and How You Can Help
For women who suspect they have breast cancer, the only way to know for sure is through an invasive, surgical biopsy. But that could soon become a thing of the past.
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Insurance Companies Could Be Required to Cover Additional Breast Cancer Screenings for Women With Dense Breast Tissue
The new bills would impact an estimated 50% of Wisconsin women, whose breast tissue is white– just like possible tumors.
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Wisconsin Lawmaker Explains Why Nothing Gets Done in the State Legislature
Why does nothing get done inside the state legislature? We asked an Assemblywoman who’s also fed up. Find out how she stays optimistic and how she says YOU can help create change.
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Meet the Wisconsin Teens Turning a Decade of Fundraising into a Lifelong Fight for a Breast Cancer Cure
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many people become more “aware” of the disease after a personal or family diagnosis, which 1 in 8 women will receive in their lifetime. Brookfield teenagers Anvesha and Anushka Guru have had neither, and that’s what makes their commitment so uniquely inspiring.
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‘Likely’ Voters Favor Republicans. ‘Registered’ Voters Favor Democrats in New Poll.
With less than one month until the midterms, Wisconsin’s latest poll is painting a clearer picture of what could happen. Well, kind of. Here are some of the biggest takeaways from October’s Marquette Law School poll.
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How Wisconsin Became the Cranberry Capital of the World
Did You Know: The humble cranberry was named the official state fruit in 2004? And Wisconsin currently produces more than half of the world’s supply!
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From Tattoos to TV– How Wisconsin’s Carli Ihde Finally Made It on Food Network
The Appleton artist first auditioned for Halloween Wars in 2012. A decade later, she’s a contestant on Season 3 of “Outrageous Pumpkins.”
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‘Be Kind’: How You Can Join the Two-Word Movement Taking Over One Wisconsin Town
You can’t go far without seeing the words “Be Kind” somewhere in Sauk Prairie… There’s a serious, special, and potentially LIFE-SAVING reason for that.
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‘Tis the Season! The Special Story Behind this Year’s Dane County Farmers’ Market Christmas Ornament
2022 is a market milestone: Its 50th year! So before the vendors pack up and head inside for the winter (the last OUTDOOR market is November 12th), organizers are getting into the holiday spirit early, selling a one-of-a-kind commemorative Christmas ornament.
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‘Thanks a $10 Million!’: Gov. Evers Pledges Major Money to Support Wisconsin Veterans
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced the state is committing $10 million to help veterans adjust back to “normal” life, both immediately and in the long-term. Find out where that money will go, and how you can help, too.
