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The 10 bestselling flavors from Cedar Crest, ranked from worst to best

2 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Cassidy Grubisic

Cedar Crest ice cream is a Wisconsin favorite. Here are the top 10 bestselling flavors ranked from worst to best. Since I can remember, summers in Wisconsin have been synonymous with Cedar Crest ice cream. Growing up only 25 minutes from the factory in Manitowoc, trips to the parlor were common and frequent. I’ll never forget the iconic 14-foot fiberglass Guernsey cow outside the store, acting as a beacon to ice cream-filled delight.
What Trump's Cuts to BadgerCare, Medicaid Mean to Wisconsin

3 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Pat Kreitlow

Images from the Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services that depict the types of populations covered by Medicaid/BadgerCare programs including pregnant people, children, older adults, and people with disabilities. BadgerCare is what Wisconsin calls its Medicaid program, so let’s learn why Medicaid is so important to more than 1 million people in the state and what Trump/Republican budget cuts would do to it.
Just 0.2% of Universities are Better Than Wisconsin - According to New Global Ranking

3 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Christina Lorey

The University of Wisconsin–Madison was ranked 30th worldwide and 20th in the United States in the 2025 edition of the Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings.
Wisconsin Dells Unveils State’s First ‘Mountain Coaster’ - But What Is It?

3 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Christina Lorey

Wisconsin Dells added a new attraction this year, but this “tourist trap” is definitely worth the trip…The “Waterpark Capital of the World” unveiled the state’s first MOUNTAIN COASTER — a 4,000-foot-long thrill ride, no water involved!Unlike traditional roller coasters, mountain coasters are gravity-driven, which means they use the natural incline of the mountain (or, in the Dells’ case, hilly terrain) to propel you down the track.
The Packer who the NFL molded their Man of the Year trophy after

3 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Christina Lorey

🏆 DID YOU KNOW the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy is molded after a Packer? Steve Wright — a 6-foot-6, 250-pound tackle — was a GIANT for his day! Drafted by both the Packers in the NFL and the Jets in the AFL in 1964, he chose to play in Green Bay, where he won three championships and Super Bowls I and II.
Forward, Not Backward: 4 historic steps Wisconsin took first

3 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Christina Lorey

Our state motto is FORWARD, not BACKWARD 💙And despite Republicans’ best efforts, at times, to stand in the way, Wisconsin has become one of America’s most FORWARD-thinking states 👏🏾🥇 We were FIRST to ratify the 19th Amendment — giving women the right to vote. 🥇 We were FIRST to pass an unemployment compensation law — helping millions of hardworkers get back on their feet. 🥇 We were FIRST to pass a statewide gay rights law — sending a message that love is love.
Meet the Man Who’s Run Every Day for 44 Years

4 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Christina Lorey

What’s the longest YOU’VE stuck with a habit⁉️John Chandler of Whitefish Bay has gone for a run every single day for the past 44 YEARS 🤯“The Silly Streak” started on August 9, 1981 with one rule: Run a minimum of one mile every day. More often than not, John — a veteran of 29 marathons — has logged a LOT more! For the longest time, two miles was his minimum. But after fracturing his ankle, John amended the rules.
What to Know About MLB’s Exclusive ‘Gold Card’

4 weeks ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Christina Lorey

DID YOU KNOW? After 8 years in the majors, players earn their “Gold Card” — a pass that gets them and one guest into ANY regular season game FOR LIFE ⚾️How It Works: The holder just walks up to the box office, shows their card, and is given the best two tickets available in the stadium. Once earned, the pass remains valid for the holder’s LIFETIME. Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich, who’s been in the league since 2013, recently talked about the benefits of the card on the “Pardon My Take” podcast.
Trolling Trump 101: You can now take Harvard courses in Wisconsin for free!

1 month ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Christina Lorey

Harvard has come up with a clever way to push back at the revenge-seeking president — by offering classes like “American Government” and “Constitutional Foundations” FOR FREE! The Ivy League university has actually been doing this since the pandemic, but this new slate of politically-focused courses is a direct shot at Trump’s lack of education on the subjects 😉 Other free courses that are open to ANYONE ANYWHERE include: “Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion” and “Lessons from Ebola:...
Gov. Tony Evers welcomed news that Eli Lilly is going to invest $3-4 billion in a Kenosha County

1 month ago | upnorthnewswi.com | Christina Lorey

SMART INVESTMENTS – Gov. Tony Evers welcomed news that Eli Lilly is going to invest $3-4 billion in a Kenosha County facility based on injectable drugs, such as Mounjaro. It’s a project that got its start in 2019, when the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation awarded $1.5 million to a smaller company, Nexus Pharmaceuticals. Pat Kreitlow takes us through the timeline to show how the state’s investment paid off in a much better way compared to how former Gov.