St. Croix County is in the Minnesota news bubble.  We need to do a little digging to find out what’s going on in the Wisconsin legislature and Wisconsin politics in general.  Here are some sources to help you get started.

Free News Sources:

1. Wispolitics.com

Sign up for the “Free Trial”) Start with this one - it’s great! Well curated digest of Wisconsin state and relevant national news.  Especially “Rewind” every Friday with Emilee Fannon and JR Ross.

2. Wisconsin Eye

Video clips of committee hearings, interviews with legislative leaders, etc.  

3. Up North News

Website with articles, Wisconsin and northland news. Link to an excellent Podcast/Radio show with Pat Kreitlow and others.

4. Wisconsin Examiner

High quality investigative journalism focusing on Wisconsin

5. PBS Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Radio and Television (Here and Now included)

Subscription Required:

1.Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 

2. Wisconsin State Journal

3. Hudson Star Observer

Thursday paper, e-edition, and on their website.  Comments allowed. Limited access without a subscription.

4. Baldwin Bulletin

Published Wednesdays and also has an e-edition. Comments allowed. 

Other Sources:

Wisconsin Public Education Network: https://www.wisconsinnetwork.org