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VIDEO: Salute to WI’s ag producers on National Farmer’s Day
We’re saluting Wisconsin’s tens of thousands of ag producers on National Farmer’s Day. Here’s what you need to know about National Farmer’s Day.
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VIDEO: Packers’ players pop quiz!
It’s time for a spelling test! UpNorthNews correspondent Dalton Hessel asked his second-grade students to spell some of the Packers’ players’ last names, and the responses were adorable. @upnorthnewswi ✏️ It’s time for a spelling test! UpNorthNews correspondent Dalton (@_thenorthernnerd_) asked his second grade students to spell some of the Packers’ players’ last names, and the…
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We found Wisconsin’s best cheese curds across 7 categories
Sunday is National Cheese Curd Day, and here in Wisconsin, where to find the state’s best curds is a hot debate. Fresh, flavored, or frozen? That question alone can divide families. But first, let’s start with the facts: Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state and more than most countries, too. In fact, if America’s…
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Yes, do go chasing waterfalls—at least the ones you’ll find on this Wisconsin list
The rivers and the lakes that you’re used to might not have the wow factor of these little bits of natural horsepower.
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With These Must-Read Books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom, UpNorthNews’ parent company, to share recommendations for books by Indigenous authors. Here’s what they said. Monday, October 9, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a holiday to honor, celebrate, and recognize the accomplishments of the Native American, First Nation, and Indigenous peoples. It’s also a day for visibility for Native people,…
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Banned Book Reading Recs: Wisconsin Bookstore Owners Share Their Favorites
Wisconsin is home to 50 independent bookstores. For them, Banned Books Week is more than just a celebration of the right to read–it’s a reminder of the challenges book lovers face. As Republicans continue to challenge the books offered by local libraries, neighborhood schools, and small booksellers, we talked to three local bookstore owners–from Menomonie,…
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The top-ranked marching bands in Wisconsin—plus how to see them
Five of the best, most all-American marching bands to be found in the Badger State.
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11 of the Craziest Doughnuts You Can Order in Wisconsin
What makes a doughnut crazy? See what we found throughout the Badger State.
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VIDEO: The history of WI’s Hayward Hurricanes
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED how the Hayward Hurricanes in northwest Wisconsin officially got their team name? @upnorthnewswi HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED how the Hayward Hurricanes in northwest Wisconsin officially got their team name? UpNorth correspondent @_thenorthernnerd_ shed some light on the not-so-Wisconsin inspired moniker. Check out Dalton’s Hayward history lesson and don’t forget to share…
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with These Must-Read Books, According to Our Staff
Discover must-read books by Hispanic and Latino authors to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, handpicked by our Courier Newsroom staff.
