It’s not just you. Wisconsin ice cream really does taste better, and there’s a scientific reason why. In 1890, UW-Madison agricultural chemistry professor Stephen Babcock developed the Babcock test ...

As born & bred Wisconsinites, we should be able to answer even the hardest questions… right? Let’s find out. More than 50,000 immigrants living in Wisconsin are currently eligible for US citizenship — ...

DID YOU KNOW ⚾️ Bernie, the Brewers’ beloved mascot, is based on a real person? It all started in June of 1970, when the Brewers–still a new team at the time–were having trouble filling Milwaukee ...

You haven’t truly lived in Wisconsin until you’ve burned the roof of your mouth on a molten cheese curd and, while it burned into your palate, whispered, “worth it.” There’s a lot Madison is known for ...

Whoever says you have to drive to Chicago for amazing food doesn’t get it. The restaurants right here in Madison have plenty to offer if you know where to go. Whether you’re a Wisconsinite born and ...

There’s always something going on in Wisconsin. Check out the biggest news stories in the state from 1981 to 1996. The Midwest is ill-advisedly referred to as “flyover country,” as if there aren’t ...

In Wisconsin, Friday fish fries are where it’s at. It’s an event. A ritual. A sacred, deep-fried tradition. And in Madison, the fish fries are as competitive as the Packers–Bears rivalry and nearly as ...

The readers of Up North News have spoken. The votes are in and Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream has been noted as the Best Ice Cream Winner in Madison. The Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company dates back to ...

The Old Fashioned is a Wisconsin staple. A classic. A cocktail that sings, “I want to party like it’s 1959.” In Madison, the Old Fashioned is king. We sip them at supper clubs, toast with them at ...

It’s not terribly difficult to locate a pizza parlor, but it can be incredibly difficult to find a quality pie that blends a pillowy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and gooey mozzarella. Of course, you ...

A federal judge in Rhode Island issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday, blocking a Trump administration executive order from effectively closing three federal agencies that support museums and ...

The Founding Editor of UpNorthNews, Pat was a familiar presence on radio and TV stations in western Wisconsin before serving in the state Legislature. After a brief stint living in the Caribbean, Pat ...