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How did Wisconsin do at the Golden Globes? Mark Ruffalo, Amy Madigan and more
Wisconsin was well-repped at the 83rd annual Golden Globes. There were at least five nominees with connections to the state. But, unfortunately, none of them ended up walking away with a win at this year’s award show, which aired live on CBS and Paramount+ on Jan. 11. Though, some of them still made statements, including Kenosha son…
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What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Jan. 12–18)
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter.
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Wisconsinites press Congress over unaffordable health insurance
Some Wisconsinites are looking to Congress to finish what it started this week in passing a bipartisan measure which would help lower the cost of soaring premiums that have made their health insurance unaffordable.
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10 MLK Day of Service events & celebrations happening across Wisconsin
Honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and legacy by volunteering your time, participating in acts of service, and enjoying celebrations.
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9 WI orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Human trafficking and slavery seem like faraway problems, but they can happen in Wisconsin. Fortunately, these organizations find local solutions.
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Here are some ways you can help winter birds in Wisconsin
Spring bird migration may be awhile away, but there are a range of winter birds in Wisconsin that you can support over the next few months. Goldfinches, sparrows, woodpeckers and chickadees are a few of the species that stick around in Wisconsin through the cold weather. Between the birds’ higher energy needs and the limited…
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Where to find mocktails across Wisconsin this Dry January
Nationwide, millions of people start the new year off by abstaining from alcohol during Dry January. In 2024, 25% of Americans successfully participated in the trend, according to Civic Science. Launched by nonprofit Alcohol Change UK in 2013, Dry January has since expanded across the globe. The goal is simple: abstain from drinking alcohol for the entire…
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How CDC’s big changes to kids’ vaccine schedule could impact Wisconsin
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is dramaticaly changing kids’ vaccine schedule.
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Ice fishing in Wisconsin: What to know & where to go
Before you hit the ice, take a look at this guide to ice fishing in Wisconsin and find out what to know and where to go.
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Parents deported, children left behind: WI advocates warn of growing crisis
New research is shedding light on the issue of parent-child separation among immigrant families, which has become more pervasive in Wisconsin and across the country under heightened federal immigration enforcement. Migrant advocates called it a crisis in need of urgent attention.
