A former 15-year veteran of reporting local news for western Wisconsin TV and radio stations, Salina Heller also volunteers in community theater, helps organize the Chippewa Valley Air Show, and is kept busy by her daughter’s elementary school PTA meetings. She is a UW-Eau Claire alum.
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The surprising reason this mom doesn’t want Trump to defund Planned Parenthood of WI
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance says a Trump administration would “defund” the non-profit organization that helped this Wisconsin mom have a healthy baby.
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Survey: Rural Wisconsin workforce and families are hurting due to childcare gaps
The lack of childcare in Wisconsin’s rural areas is keeping people out of the workforce, or is forcing them to work part-time, according to an early childhood survey. In addition to hurting families, the situation is making it harder for employers to find workers, too.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up the case to protect abortion rights
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin (PPWI) is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to interpret the state constitution as it relates to making decisions about whether and when to have a child, including the right to have an abortion
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How Sen. Tammy Baldwin is getting help to Wisconsin families for childcare
Sen. Baldwin delivered direct support in the annual funding package to projects expanding access to affordable childcare across Wisconsin, especially in rural areas with childcare deserts.
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You Can Cast Your Ballot NOW In Wisconsin
YOU CAN VOTE NOW IN WISCONSIN! 🗳️ Early voting, which is called in-person absentee voting, starts Oct.22 in Wisconsin! Why vote early? ✅ Avoid long lines and crowds ✅Avoid schedule conflicts on Election Day Speaking in Eau Claire on Sunday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren came from her home state of Massachusetts to rally people to cast…
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VIDEO: Why This Wisconsin Farmer Is Voting for Tammy Baldwin
Les Danielson is a fourth-generation farmer in western Wisconsin. For him and others like him, who provide the vital role in the state’s economy, the job is demanding. He appreciates that Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin led efforts to get mental health resources for farmers, in contrast to Republican challenger Eric Hovde saying a farmer is…
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VIDEO: What Public Issues Are Impacting to This City Council President?
Local governments rely on federal funding for a lot of things – like infrastructure, health care, and public safety. Emily Berge understands that, and as the City Council President in Eau Claire, she knows who she votes for is going to affect everyone in her community. Here are a few of the things she’ll be…
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Why small Wisconsin school districts are building daycare centers
Amidst a childcare crisis across Wisconsin, public school superintendents don’t want their students open-enrolling to bigger districts with more childcare options available. They want young families to move into town for jobs, build a connection with the school, and stay.
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This rural WI school district has a creative idea to help the childcare crisis and school funding issues
The Lincoln School District serves the Alma Center, Humbird, and Merrillan communities. Voters who live there will see a question on their ballots Nov. 5, asking them to approve a capital referendum to build a childcare center onto the elementary school in Merrillan.
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VIDEO: This 18-Year-Old Says Don’t Be Discouraged to Vote
Lander Levers of Ellsworth might only be 18-years-old, but he knows voting is more than just a civic duty. What does it mean for Wisconsinites? 🎥: Salina Heller @upnorthnews Lander Levers of Ellsworth might only be 18-years-old, but he knows voting is more than just a civic duty. What does it mean for Wisconsinites? 🎥:…
