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New details emerge on possible data center in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area

Apr 4, Wisconsin "Wine Tasting" Train Rides

Wisconsin might not be the first state that comes to mind when one thinks of wine, but this scenic region is increasingly gaining recognition for its unique offerings in viticultur...

Patrick McIlheran: Wisconsin’s southern border shows what freedom brings

Want to see what good decisions look like? You can watch the results filling in the industrial parks of southern Kenosha County.

May 2, Wisconsin Wine Tasting Train Rides (2026)

Wisconsin might not be the first state that comes to mind when one thinks of wine, but this scenic region is increasingly gaining recognition for its unique offerings in viticultur...

What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (April 6-12)

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. The post What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (...

What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (April 20-26)

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. The post What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (...

What Wisconsin counties get the most tornado warnings? See the data

As Wisconsin residents deal with weather warnings and tornado sirens to start the week, some will have more experience with the routine than others. From 2005 to 2025, the National...

What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (April 13-19)

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. The post What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (...

Too wet and cool for planting in Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s recent wet and windy weather ensured a slow start to fieldwork for the 2026 growing season. Farmers in the southern part of the state made the most progress, with some...

Wisconsin planting progress varies

Progress in Wisconsin’s fields varies greatly depending on location. Casey Kelleher raises corn and soybeans near Whitewater in southwestern Wisconsin.  He tells Brownfield April r...

May 27, Wisconsin 'Wild West' Train Rides

Through a unique blend of interactive entertainment and historical reverence, Wisconsin offers a captivating glimpse into the past with its Wild West train rides.

Question of the Week: Where does ‘up north’ begin in Wisconsin?

It’s back! The annual fight about our namesake territory that we like to stir up when spring arrives and summers up north draw near. The post Question of the Week: Where does ‘up n...

Wisconsin farmers await good weather, field conditions

Many farmers in Wisconsin have been forced to wait for drier weather and better field conditions. Evan Schrauth operates a dairy farm in Fond du Lac County. He tells Brownfield, “Q...

John Imes: Rural Wisconsin is asking the right questions about data centers

Large-scale data center development is moving quickly into rural Wisconsin, and the scale is unlike anything the state has seen.

Some Wisconsin farmers can plant, others must wait

Planting activity is picking up in south-central Wisconsin. Zeb Zuehls tells Brownfield that field conditions were good when he did some custom planting for a neighbor over the wee...

What’s Happening in Wisconsin: Your View and the Badger State Buzz (April 27 – May 3)

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What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (May 18-24)

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. The post What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (May 18-24) appeare...

What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (May 11-17)

Welcome to this week’s Wisconsin View and Badger State Buzz—two staples of the UpNorthNews newsletter. The post What’s happening in Wisconsin: Badger State Buzz (May 11-17) appeare...

Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin emergency management release: State Emergency Operations Center update 6: April sev...

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Emergency Operations Center continues to support response and recovery efforts after severe weather impacted the state last week. The State Emer...

WI pummeled early with record-shattering severe weather

In just the first three weeks of April, the state recorded more severe thunderstorm, tornado, and flash flood warnings than in any full month over the past 40 years of available da...

Wisconsin Farmers Union: Event: Chapters collaborate with Milwaukee Area Labor Council for event centered around immigra...

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee-Waukesha and Dodge-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Ozaukee Chapters of Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) are collaborating with the Milwaukee Area Labor Council for a d...

Dept. of Natural Resources: Historic flooding of Wisconsin river threatens portage community; critical infrastructure at...

PORTAGE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that local officials are responding to historic flooding along the Wisconsin River as water leve...

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Following storm damage, Wisconsin consumers should use caution when...

MADISON, Wis. – This week, thunderstorms, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, and hail have struck communities across Wisconsin. Homes and vehicles may be damaged and in need of repai...

Dept. of Transportation: Flooding alert: Urges caution as highways close due to flooding

Multiple highways are currently closed in northeast and north central Wisconsin due to flooding. Due to the potential for more rainfall, other areas of the state could be impacted...