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The UpNorthNews Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
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The UpNorthNews Holiday Food Guide
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered. Wisconsin is a state of grand fortune, with scores of local farms and farmers markets from which to source all of our necessary produce. We also have ample bake shops for pies and cookies, and, for those who aren’t up for…
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Wisconsin mom brings holiday cheer to children in cancer treatment
Wisconsin mom Laura Shea is giving back this winter, bringing joy to children who are spending the holidays in the hospital.
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The UpNorthNews Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite locally made gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
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8 things you (probably) don’t know about Wisconsin’s Great Lakes
Wisconsin is bordered by two of the world’s largest lakes: Lake Superior (the largest expanse of freshwater in the world) and Lake Michigan (the largest freshwater lake entirely within the US). Here are 8 things you (probably) don’t know about the worldwide wonders.
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How Wisconsin’s oldest tavern used a clever loophole to circumvent Prohibition
On January 17, 1920, Prohibition took effect, banning the sale of alcohol across America. As you can expect, that didn’t go over particularly well here in Wisconsin, but a Badger State bar owner found a clever way to get around it.
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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CSA 101: Your guide to securing fresh produce directly from Wisconsin farmers
Fresh food, FAST! Want to reboot your eating habits? Support local farmers? Save money on the freshest produce? Wisconsin’s CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, programs make that easy!
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10 tips for staying safe (& out of the ER) during holiday decorating
Wisconsin Emergency Management gives advice on avoiding being one of the 15k people who go to the ER each winter for holiday decorating injuries.
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The 12 best holiday light displays across Wisconsin
Get into the spirit of the season by bundling up and checking out the 12 best holiday light displays in Wisconsin.
