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Greenhouse designs provide opportunity for year-round crop production in WI
| December 16, 2025
Deep winter greenhouses (DWGs) and geodesic dome greenhouses (GDGs) are promising systems for extending the growing season and supporting local food production in cold northern areas.As WisconsinEye goes dark, here’s what our state needs to see
| December 15, 2025
WisconsinEye, the independent network providing unfiltered coverage of the state Capitol for the past 18 years, has shuttered – casting doubts on a plan that relies on charitable whims to cover state government.What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Dec. 15–21)
| December 15, 2025
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletterBird flu found for first time in Wisconsin after Dodge County dairy herd tests positive
| December 15, 2025
Since the first cases of bird flu were confirmed in dairy herds in Texas and Kansas in March 2024, Wisconsin had been among a handful of states where dairy cattle had managed to escape the virus. That is, until this weekend when the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in a dairy herd in […]AI chatbots are spreading abortion misinformation to Wisconsinites—and lawmakers are fighting back
| December 12, 2025
Cybersecurity experts and state lawmakers want to ensure that Wisconsin residents have access to accurate abortion information online—even if that means pushing back against federal restrictions.What to know about ice dams, how to prevent them in snowy Wisconsin winter
| December 11, 2025
Tis' the season for ice dams, Wisconsin. When icicles hang from the edge of your home's roof after snowfall, it's a sign this fickle, recurring winter concern might be plotting a leak into your home.The Eagle River Ice Castle: A 92-year-old winter tradition
| December 11, 2025
Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.WI diversified, specialty farmers could be slighted in federal aid
| December 11, 2025
Policy experts predict small, specialty farms will be on the losing end of the latest federal agricultural bailout meant to offset farmers' losses from rising production costs and the market disruptions from new tariff policies.How to support conservation efforts across Wisconsin
| December 10, 2025
Conservation organizations are making a difference for Wisconsin’s land. Here’s how to help. One thing about Wisconsinites is we take pride in our land. Whether it’s the winding rivers that span the state or a family-owned farm, the Wisconsin landscapes are what make the state special. Across the Badger State, neighbors, volunteers, and local organizations […]What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (Dec. 10–14)
| December 10, 2025
Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. If you want to see the Badger State Buzz as soon as it drops each week, make sure you’re subscribed. And if you’d like your photo featured, like reader Barbara B. here showing the Cold Moon setting behind an island […]Wisconsin unveils blackout, retro yellow license plates
| December 10, 2025
It was a long road to bring blackout license plates to Wisconsin. First, a constituent who saw the black-and-white design explode in popularity in Iowa alerted a lawmaker. Two years in a row, he introduced a bill and got public hearings, but momentum seemed to stop there. Then, last summer, a section in the bipartisan […]Rural resilience runs deep but crisis looms for WI schools
| December 10, 2025
Wisconsin educators are shedding light on the unique dilemma rural school districts face as they work to meet a large portion of the state’s student needs despite significant funding and resource uncertainty.
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The Eagle River Ice Castle: A 92-year-old winter tradition
| December 11, 2025
Northern Wisconsin is home to its own beautifully constructed castle, but only for a short time when the weather is just right.WI diversified, specialty farmers could be slighted in federal aid
| December 11, 2025
Policy experts predict small, specialty farms will be on the losing end of the latest federal agricultural bailout meant to offset farmers' losses from rising production costs and the market disruptions from new tariff policies.Wisconsin unveils blackout, retro yellow license plates
| December 10, 2025
It was a long road to bring blackout license plates to Wisconsin. First, a constituent who saw the black-and-white design explode in popularity in Iowa alerted a lawmaker. Two years in a row, he introduced a bill and got public hearings, but momentum seemed to stop there. Then, last summer, a section in the bipartisan […]Rural resilience runs deep but crisis looms for WI schools
| December 10, 2025
Wisconsin educators are shedding light on the unique dilemma rural school districts face as they work to meet a large portion of the state’s student needs despite significant funding and resource uncertainty.Wisconsin growers donate over 700 Christmas trees through Trees for Troops
| December 9, 2025
Earlier this month, members of the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association (WCTPA) donated more than 700 Christmas trees for the annual Trees for Troops program.10 of the best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Wisconsin
| December 5, 2025
Make your holidays merry and bright with an experience to remember. Visit one of the best cut-your-own-tree farms in Wisconsin this season.8 ordinary Wisconsinites who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
| December 3, 2025
These eight Wisconsinites went above and beyond to spread kindness in their communities this year.Facing Medicaid cuts, Wisconsin families stockpile medical supplies
| December 3, 2025
In July, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, bringing cuts of around $1 trillion to federal Medicaid spending from 2025 through 2034. The cuts are predicted to result in a loss of the health insurance coverage affecting around 80 million lower-income Americans, including children and people with disabilities.For Better Project highlights small businesses committed to safety and connection
| November 24, 2025
The For Better Project has launched a new tool to highlight businesses committed to improving safety in their communities.Lake Mendota’s Ancient Canoes Reveal Secrets of Wisconsin’s Indigenous Past
| November 24, 2025
First Nations members and the Wisconsin Historical Society have been uncovering ancient canoes in Lake Mendota since 2021. The discoveries paint a clearer picture of the region’s Indigenous history.‘Sleep Out’ event provides shelter and education on homelessness
| November 21, 2025
Tyrone Baldwin is homeless and was in his tent on Milwaukee’s north side in early 2025 when a wet, heavy snow caused his tent poles to break. The tent collapsed, and he no longer had a functional shelter. “The tents are not very strong and durable to handle the snow,” Baldwin said. “So, there’s snow on there and you’re not trying to keep coming out […]What makes Wisconsin ‘America’s Dairyland?’ These quirky laws and regulations could hold the answer
| November 20, 2025
Wisconsin takes pride in being the "America's Dairyland," but with that title has come some unique laws and certifications to protect the integrity of the state's dairy industry.
