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.
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Latest from Pat Kreitlow
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Doctors Make One Last Plea to Avoid Trump Rallies, As President Heads to Kenosha for Final Rally
Stanford University research includes two Wisconsin events. Trump is returning to Kenosha.
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Here’s Everything You Need to Know as the Polls Open in Wisconsin
Election Day runs from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Join in. All the cool kids are doing it.
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We Asked for Your Best Fall Photos—and You Didn’t Disappoint!
Enjoy the most colorful scenes from our theater of seasons.
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Suburban Job Growth in Wisconsin Was Bad Under Trump—Even Before the Pandemic
Think tank analysis shows how the Obama recovery was being allowed to fizzle out in the suburban counties of key battleground states.
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With Nine New Pardons, Evers Has Now Given Second Chances to 74 Individuals
Governor’s move restores rights to those who proved they’ve turned their lives around and made it stick.
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Former Packers Coach Blasts Trump Over COVID-19 as Lambeau Extends Fan Ban
Coronavirus surge in Green Bay and elsewhere to blame for team’s decision to play in an empty stadium indefinitely.
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What You Need to Know About Voting If You Move Between Now and Election Day in Wisconsin
Republicans changed the rules for determining whether you can vote in your new neighborhood.
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There Are Real Questions After Trump and Johnson Test Positive for COVID-19
President may have known his diagnosis while still planning WI rallies. Senator attended Ozaukee Co. event Friday night.
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Beyond Politics: What Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis Means to Wisconsin
If even a president can catch the coronavirus, will some people change the behaviors responsible for a spike in cases and deaths?
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Federal Judge Rules Absentee Ballots Postmarked on Election Day Must Count
Wisconsin prepares for a repeat of last-minute judicial pinball as election rules could swing back and forth.






















