The Founding Editor of UpNorthNews, Pat was a familiar presence on radio and TV stations in western Wisconsin before serving in the state Legislature. After a brief stint living in the Caribbean, Pat and wife returned to Chippewa Falls to be closer to their growing group of grandchildren. He now serves as UNN’s chief political correspondent and host of UpNorthNews Radio, airing weekday mornings 6 a.m.-8 a.m on the Civic Media radio network and the UpNorthNews Facebook page.
Pat Kreitlow
Latest from Pat Kreitlow
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Ballot Drop Boxes Are Legal Again After Appeals Court Blocks Waukesha Judge’s Order
Three-judge panel says circuit court judge’s ruling comes too close to Feb. 15 primary.
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Health Insurance Sign-Ups Hit New Record in Wisconsin During Biden’s First Year
After declining enrollment during the Trump administration, a record number of people sign up for coverage.
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Tell Us What You’d Like to Hear from Candidates in 2022
Tired of vague promises? Help us ask them the right questions, so we can make sure they address the things that matter to you, instead of speaking in platitudes or engaging in negative attacks.
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Opinion: Audit Bureau Needs to Do a Better Job, Starting with Gableman’s Folly
A nonpartisan state agency with a once-pristine record could fix its recent miscues by shining a light on a sham election “investigation.”
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Opinion: Election Misinformation Is Often Spread By Those in the Shadows. Shine a Light on Them.
Rep. Timothy Ramthun’s assault on elections must be stopped. But first, people need to know who he is.
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WI GOP Marks Jan. 6 Insurrection Anniversary With Conspiracies and Concerns for Rioters
Johnson releases a timeline listing the ways he has opposed investigations into a siege he continues to downplay.
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Editorial: The Economic Recovery Is Real
America’s Debbie Downers have political motivation to trash talk a growing economy.
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Editorial: Democracy Only Works With Trust. Attacks on Election Officials Endanger That.
Republicans are trying to tear down a system they built to make the fourth change in 15 years on who controls the rules on voting.
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Sheboygan’s Nearly Century-Old Sewer to Get Big Overhaul With American Rescue Plan Funds
Cities across Wisconsin using pandemic relief in many ways. This one will prevent a big sewer bill hike and reduce the need to raise water bills.
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Against It Before They Were for It—Some Wisconsin Politicians Are Busy Promoting American Rescue Plan Funds
Wisconsin GOP lawmakers seem grateful for the aid that has helped hometown businesses and provided stimulus checks.
