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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VIDEO: Why It Was Important for a Minnesota Mom to Bring Her Daughter to Harris-Walz Rally
It was important for Jessie Nowak to bring her daughter, Kate, from southern Minnesota to Eau Claire last month to be part of the Harris-Walz campaign rally. For them, protecting freedoms hits home. Plus, they can’t say enough good things about their governor. 🎥: Salina Heller @upnorthnews It was important for Jessie Nowak to bring…
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Wisconsin daycares could serve 33,000 more kids
The short answer to how Wisconsin daycares could serve 33,000 more kids? Hire more people to take care of those children. It’s a seemingly obvious answer to a problem that many family advocates in recent years have reached crisis level. Almost 60% of child care providers across the state have unused capacity—closed classrooms—because of staff…
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VIDEO: This Young WI Teacher Explains Why Gen Z is Prepared to Vote
Evie Doncavage graduated in education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2022. She landed in Cadott, teaching second graders at the elementary school last year. The 24-year-old says because of teachers, her peers are prepped to cast their ballot and will be smart voters. @upnorthnews Evie Doncavage graduated in education from the University of…
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VIDEO: Why This Retired WI Teacher Is Standing Up for Her Daughter, Future Grandkids
Retired educator Kim Butnick of Eau Claire is voting this year with her daughter and future grandkids in mind. She was at the Harris-Walz campaign rally in Eau Claire last month and says the sentiment was refreshing. @upnorthnews Retired educator Kim Butnick of Eau Claire is voting this year with her daughter and future grandkids…
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Who’s helping and who’s hurting health care access in Wisconsin right now
It’s been half a year since Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers approved a bill that would help people get the health care they need in western Wisconsin.
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Rural Wisconsin hospital expands obstetrics department thanks to government funding
As some surrounding birth centers are shuttering their maternity departments, a rural western Wisconsin hospital in a town of about 5,000 people is growing its women’s health and labor & delivery services.
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VIDEO: “It Just Feels So Good to Feel Good”
Kamala Harris gave a message a hope as she wrapped up the Democratic convention last Thursday. Hope was also something that was felt when the vice president hosted a campaign rally in Eau Claire earlier in the month. Hear from a happy Jake Lindgren of Fall Creek. @upnorthnews Kamala Harris gave a message a hope…
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VIDEO: Why This Durand 17-Year-Old Is Excited To Turn 18, And Vote In His First Election
Carlin Pfieiffer of Durand will turn 18 years old a month and three days before election day. His excitement to vote is evident. For him, it’s important that he and his peers “care about politics” and “make a difference.” He was at the Harris-Walz campaign rally in Eau Claire to hear the candidates talk first-hand…
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VIDEO: Eau Claire Man Tells Why We Need To Save The Constitution
Today isn’t just a “day off,” but a time to honor the hard working Americans that make our country great ❤️🤍💙 This November, it’s important to vote with them (and you!) in mind. Berlye Middleton of Eau Claire explains why: @upnorthnews Today isn’t just a “day off,” but a time to honor the hard working…
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Wisconsin schools are saving money with solar thanks to the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act
The School District of Black River Falls is one district in Wisconsin that has taken advantage of federal tax credits provided by the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act to install solar panels.
