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Cabin fever? Bars, breweries have speed puzzling, trivia, outdoor fests
Beat the cabin fever at these bars with peed puzzling, trivia, outdoor fests.
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The best coffee shops in Wisconsin, according to our readers
Our readers share their favorite coffee shops from around the state.
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Jan. 26–Feb. 1)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison chancellor Jennifer Mnookin leaving for Columbia
University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin is leaving at the end of the school year for a job as president of Columbia University. Mnookin, 58, started at UW in August 2022 after 17 years at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. A search for her replacement will begin later this year. Mnookin…
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16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians & Paralympians to watch
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are right around the corner—here are 16 Wisconsin Winter Olympians to cheer on.
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Join ICE Out for Good’s national day of solidarity with Minnesota on Friday, January 23rd, at a rally in Wisconsin
A nationwide day of solidarity with Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been scheduled for Friday, January 23rd, with rallies taking place across Wisconsin.
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Can severe cold cause exploding trees? Kind of. They’re frost cracks
As Wisconsin and much of the upper Midwest prepares for rapidly dropping subzero temperatures, some viral social media posts warn people to watch out for “exploding trees.” The phenomenon, while bizarre-sounding, is real – kind of. Bill McNee, a forest health specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said it’s not uncommon for a…
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11 Wisconsin-made packaged snacks that are perfect for game day
These 11 locally made snacks are perfect for satisfying your game-day appetite.
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Do Good Wisconsin puts on Cereal Box Domino Challenge for fourth year
Do Good Wisconsin puts on Cereal Box Domino Challenge for fourth year.
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12 Wisconsin chefs, restaurants named 2026 James Beard semifinalists
It’s a big year for professionals in Wisconsin’s food and drink industry, and people across the country are paying attention, as 12 chefs, restaurants, bars, bakers and beverage professionals have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards in eight categories, including seven nods in national categories. Six Milwaukeeans are included on the James Beard Awards long list. Others from Door County, Madison and Appleton…
