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Scared Straight? Dec 17, 2020

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Perhaps the tragic stories of overcrowded WI hospitals were what finally did it, but new COVID-19 cases still show no sign of a Thanksgiving surge. Also, the state Supreme Court debates capacity limits on businesses.

The Fight for Clean Wisconsin Water Dec 16, 2020

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Even as Gov. Evers releases a task force request to toughen the rules on so-called "forever chemicals" getting into groundwater, Republicans appear to be on the verge of weakening them.

Stay Visible Dec 15, 2020

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A group in Milwaukee is being recognized for marching for 200 consecutive days to keep community attention on the need for police reform. Also, we take a deep dive into a potential big wave of evictions all across Wisconsin after Jan. 1 when aid and a moratorium run out.

Dueling Electors Dec 14, 2020

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Moments after the WI Supreme Court on Monday rejected Pres. Trump's election lawsuit, the Democratic members of the Electoral College formally elected Joe Biden. The Republican electors gathered to "vote" as well.

A Supreme Rerun Dec 11, 2020

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The WI Supreme Court will again hear from Pres. Trump's legal team, agreeing to a weekend session appealing Friday's loss in his effort to overturn his election loss in Wisconsin. Also, a preview of Wisconsin-based holiday treats.

Trump 2020 Still Winless in Wisconsin Dec 10, 2020

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A federal judge in Milwaukee late Thursday showed no rush in resolving Pres. Trump's request to throw out the Wisconsin election. And a WI member of Congress is among those supporting a Texas lawsuit to overrule the will of Wisconsin voters.

Mr. Smith Goes Back to Madison Dec 09, 2020

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On our website UpNorthNewsWI.com we've been profiling the new class of legislators. Now it's time to visit one of the sage veterans as Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Eau Claire Co.) talks about some of the expected 2021 issues. Plus, deaths are still up but COVID-19 cases are trending lower.

Complacency Kills Dec 08, 2020

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WI health officials worry about complacency and overconfidence in the timeline of a vaccine as they note decreased numbers of people coming in for COVID-19 testing. Also, a right wing group argues against local control of coronavirus safeguards, not long after promoting local control.

Who Do You Trust? Dec 07, 2020

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Republicans running the Wisconsin Legislature want the state's eventual COVID-19 vaccine distribution headed up by... its budget writing committee? Also, an Eau Claire native who worked in the US Treasury Dept. likes Pres-elect Biden's choice of Janet Yellen as secretary.

Trump's Last Stand? Dec 04, 2020

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A Trump-appointed federal judge in Milwaukee may have dealt a final crippling blow to the president's attempt to overthrow the Wisconsin election results. And the state's COVID positivity rate sets a new record.