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Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here’s what you need to know.
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High food prices are hurting Wisconsin families. Here’s what Kamala Harris has proposed to lower costs.
The vice president has said that she will call on Congress to pass a federal ban on price gouging and give the Federal Trade Commission more authority to prevent consolidation in the food industry.
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Why this retired Army Lieutenant General and former Republican is voting for Kamala Harris
Ben Hodges spent nearly 40 years in the US Army, and served as the Commanding General of the US Army in Europe. Now, he’s speaking out about the threats of a second Trump presidency.
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3 ways Medicaid expansion would help Wisconsin families
Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would allow tens of thousands of people to gain health care coverage, and would help alleviate hospital closures as well as address staffing shortages.
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GOP lawsuits set the stage for state challenges if Trump loses the election
Republicans filed more than 100 lawsuits challenging various aspects of vote-casting after being chastised repeatedly by judges in 2020 for bringing complaints about how the election was run only after votes were tallied.
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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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Wall-to-wall Walz sightings in Wisconsin, from watch parties to a planned appearance in Wausau
Minnesota’s governor and first lady are each planning Badger State visits this week. Gwen Walz headlines one of more than 200 debate watch parties being set up around Wisconsin, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz schedules a Friday event.
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Opinion: The fight for reproductive freedom is also a fight to be free from abuse
Abortion care allows women to be more in control over their future, including when and whether to start a family once they’re in a safer space.
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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.
