Christina Lorey

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.


Latest from Christina Lorey

  • Local

    Resist, Persist, Imbibe: Wisconsin brewery launches new line of ‘Resistance’ beers

    Wisconsin’s Minocqua Brewing Company has created a fun way to cope with the chaos in Washington — BEER FOR A CAUSE! ❤️ 🍺 RELATED: Minocqua Makes the Most Out of Being the ‘Least Popular Place in Town’ The locally-owned brewery has an entire LINE of “Resistance” beers — which includes a Pilsner, IPA, and an…


  • Politics

    Third Time’s a C… onstitutional Crisis: No, Trump can’t run again

    Remember when Trump floated the idea of running for a third term and everyone pretended he was just kidding? Well, he’s not. But don’t just take our word for it.


  • Politics

    The very real reason Trump is cracking down on imaginary voter fraud

    Donald Trump and Republicans are NOT “trying to make it harder for illegals and dead people to vote.” They’re trying to make it harder to vote — PERIOD. This spring, Trump signed an order his own secretary called “the farthest-reaching in American history.” It had ONE goal: to make voting more complicated, so less people…


  • Local

    Wisconsin’s best burger is…

    Ever had a poached burger? That’s the secret that makes this Wisconsin stand #1!


  • Local

    Madison is America’s ‘Most Neighborly’ City

    It should come as no surprise one of America’s most “liberal” cities is also its most neighborly!


  • Local

    How much does your commute cost you?

    Five years after COVID sent workers around the world packing, companies big and small are tightening their return-to-office policies. As a result, employees used to working from home are now scrambling to once again carve out time in their day to commute. But what’s the actual cost for those who find themselves trapped in traffic…


  • Local

    Wisconsin’s Most Bikeable Cities

    Every year, the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Community Program ranks communities across the US as “Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze” based on their biking infrastructure, programs, and policies. 24 Badger State cities/counties are currently on the list: Platinum: Madison Silver: Appleton, Fitchburg, La Crosse, Milwaukee, Shorewood, Stevens Point Bronze: Dane County, Eau Claire,…


  • Local

    4 Wisconsin factory tours worth the drive

    DID YOU KNOW? 97% of warm-weather travel is done by car, and more than 200 million Americans will hit the road this summer. The average distance? Just about three hours! However, 18% of families will drive 500 miles or more. Before you hit the road, we promise these Wisconsin stops are worth your while. Here…


  • Local

    Uber or Park? How to answer the great travel debate in Wisconsin

    When planning your next trip, it’s common to focus on three main expenses: airfare, hotels, and meals. However, there’s one often sneaky expense travelers overlook: the price of getting to the airport. That’s why, the next time you fly, it might be a good idea to consider this article before deciding whether to rideshare or…


  • Local

    Beer Lovers Beware: Climate change is coming for your favorite brews

    DID YOU KNOW? Beer is the world’s third most-consumed beverage, behind water and tea, and is the world’s most popular alcoholic drink. But beer lovers beware: Climate change could make your favorite drink much more bitter. Here’s why: An overall change in temperature will affect the quality of hops used to make beer, which will…