State Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein previews the upcoming session of the Wisconsin Legislature—one where Republicans have a much smaller majority thanks to fairer maps. But whether that will translate into a fair session that allows Democratic bills to be heard is a fair question. Also: Mark Jacob reviews this week’s media coverage. And we’ll […]

Guests: Dan Schumacher, Diane Hesselbein, Mark Jacob

Jan 3, 2025

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Long before he served as US Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Jim Santelle was a college student at Marquette, who had a unique opportunity to intern at the White House. He’ll talk to us about his memories of working for former President Jimmy Carter, whose state funeral will be held next week. UpNorthNews […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Jan 3, 2025

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The Wisconsin Legislature begins a new session next Monday. We’ll talk to UpNorthNews political correspondent Elisabeth Montemurro about where Wisconsin lawmakers left off before Republicans put themselves on a nine-month taxpayer-funded vacation. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the […]

Guest: Elisabeth Montemurro

Jan 2, 2025

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We’ll look back on the lives of Jimmy Carter, George Petak, Tim Cullen—a former president and two former state senators who proved good works can transcend political partisanship without compromising your core values. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to […]

Jan 2, 2025

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Happy New Year from all of us at UpNorthNews Radio! Please enjoy this look back at 2024 and our favorite moments from the show! We appreciate you listening and wish you all the best in 2025! UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 […]

Jan 1, 2025

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