Politics Video: Barnes says Wisconsin needs a governor who fights for workers UpNorthNews Staff January 15, 2026 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, now-candidate for governor, says despite politicians’ attempts to drive a wedge between rural Wisconsin and its cities, some issues—like job loss, mergers, trade wars, and corporate cutbacks—are universal. READ MORE: Mandela Barnes says Tom Tiffany puts farm families on the back burner ‘time and time again’ Popular Politics Wisconsin lawmakers deadlocked over data center regulation Local Milwaukee Bucks Marques Johnson, Doc Rivers finalists for the basketball hall of fame Education 7 things at America’s Black Holocaust Museum that will stay with you well after your visit Politics Growing the Wisconsin economy? Missy Hughes has a plan for that Politics Here’s your ‘Do Something!’ calendar for February 13-19 Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Local Video: Federal SNAP cuts take a bite out of rural students’ health in WI Politics Video: What’s with Trump’s early endorsement in a race up north? Local Video: Doctors say new GOP bill puts pregnant people in harm’s way Local Video: Raising Wisconsin on frostbite and how to prevent it this winter Politics Video: GOP blocks Dem election reform bills as ‘dangerous.’ Really?
