Pat Kreitlow
@patkreitlow.bsky.social
Founding Editor of UpNorthNews - Courier Newsroom.
Morning host of UpNorthNews Radio - Civic Media.
Chippewa Falls, WI - Lake Wissota.
Pontoon captain. Grandpa x4.
Morning host of UpNorthNews Radio - Civic Media.
Chippewa Falls, WI - Lake Wissota.
Pontoon captain. Grandpa x4.
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Pat Kreitlow
@patkreitlow.bsky.social
· May 27
Here’s everything you need to know about UpNorthNews on the radio
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
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"As a kid, I stood in that line at the local welfare office where booklets of food stamps were distributed to single parents. Life of luxury or laziness? Give me a break."
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Bootstraps? SNAP, Medicaid, and Pell are the bootstraps
When Americans have food, shelter, education, and good health, they can thrive and become the taxpayers who more than make up for the help that got them out of poverty.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
"As a kid, I stood in that line at the local welfare office where booklets of food stamps were distributed to single parents. Life of luxury or laziness? Give me a break."
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That other site is still a dumpster fire, but we have to create an account over there for the radio show... so we're making it over here too. Find "pkradioshow" for more clips and posts.
October 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
That other site is still a dumpster fire, but we have to create an account over there for the radio show... so we're making it over here too. Find "pkradioshow" for more clips and posts.
It will never not enrage me that we had the pieces in place to hold accountable the people involved in a criminal conspiracy to overturn an American election, but they eventually got away with it and have the balls to act so self-righteous today.
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FBI targeted Ron Johnson's phone records as part of Jan. 6 investigation, Republicans say
Ron Johnson was among eight senators whose phone records were seized in 2023 as part of the federal Jan. 6 investigation.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It will never not enrage me that we had the pieces in place to hold accountable the people involved in a criminal conspiracy to overturn an American election, but they eventually got away with it and have the balls to act so self-righteous today.
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On Friday alone, Rep Derrick Van Orden posted 161 tweets – an ongoing vile tirade in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting. We cannot publish them here out of concern our account would be suspended. Instead, we will publish a fair sample in our Sunday newsletter:
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September 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM
On Friday alone, Rep Derrick Van Orden posted 161 tweets – an ongoing vile tirade in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting. We cannot publish them here out of concern our account would be suspended. Instead, we will publish a fair sample in our Sunday newsletter:
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Gosh, the "free speech" crowd mourning Kirk should be mobbing the station right now, screaming against "cancel culture."
That double standard must not weigh very heavily on their conscience.
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That double standard must not weigh very heavily on their conscience.
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Wausau River District executive director let go following social media post about death of conservative activist
The Wausau River District Board held an emergency meeting after being notified about a social media post published by its executive director.
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September 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Gosh, the "free speech" crowd mourning Kirk should be mobbing the station right now, screaming against "cancel culture."
That double standard must not weigh very heavily on their conscience.
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That double standard must not weigh very heavily on their conscience.
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In case you were wondering what exactly Trump meant when he told the Proud Boys to "stand by."
>> The order also directs a task force to create an online portal for 'Americans with law enforcement or other relevant backgrounds' to join federal agents. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u...
>> The order also directs a task force to create an online portal for 'Americans with law enforcement or other relevant backgrounds' to join federal agents. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u...
Trump Orders Major Expansion of National Guard’s Role in Law Enforcement
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August 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In case you were wondering what exactly Trump meant when he told the Proud Boys to "stand by."
>> The order also directs a task force to create an online portal for 'Americans with law enforcement or other relevant backgrounds' to join federal agents. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u...
>> The order also directs a task force to create an online portal for 'Americans with law enforcement or other relevant backgrounds' to join federal agents. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/u...
I talked to Wisconsin Assembly Rep. Jodi Emerson of Eau Claire about the stakes in Texas, where Democrats are trying to hold off GOP rigging of congressional maps.
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Wisconsin Lawmaker: Corrupt maps in Texas will corrupt maps everywhere
Texas Democrats leave their state to freeze a Republican legislature ordered by Trump to gerrymander their congressional boundaries.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I talked to Wisconsin Assembly Rep. Jodi Emerson of Eau Claire about the stakes in Texas, where Democrats are trying to hold off GOP rigging of congressional maps.
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FFS.
We have a candidate for governor who puts mass shooters' "rights" ahead of the rights of your children to not be murdered.
Why would any candidate be so "pro-crime" about this?
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We have a candidate for governor who puts mass shooters' "rights" ahead of the rights of your children to not be murdered.
Why would any candidate be so "pro-crime" about this?
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Bill Berrien says he supports eliminating concealed firearm licenses that require training
Whitefish Bay manufacturing CEO Bill Berrien says he supports eliminating state permit requirements for firearm owners who want to carry guns in a concealed fashion, a policy known to supporters as co...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
FFS.
We have a candidate for governor who puts mass shooters' "rights" ahead of the rights of your children to not be murdered.
Why would any candidate be so "pro-crime" about this?
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We have a candidate for governor who puts mass shooters' "rights" ahead of the rights of your children to not be murdered.
Why would any candidate be so "pro-crime" about this?
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Did you ever read something that was so in line with your own thoughts on an issue that you wonder why you didn't put it on paper before someone else did?
Yeah, neither the first nor the last time I'll be saying that about
@kristinbrey.bsky.social
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Yeah, neither the first nor the last time I'll be saying that about
@kristinbrey.bsky.social
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Milwaukee flood shows need to stop believing myth and start climate resiliency | Opinion
What does it take to go from 'climate haven' to 'climate resilient?' Allow the myth that we are somehow immune from weather disasters to float away.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Did you ever read something that was so in line with your own thoughts on an issue that you wonder why you didn't put it on paper before someone else did?
Yeah, neither the first nor the last time I'll be saying that about
@kristinbrey.bsky.social
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Yeah, neither the first nor the last time I'll be saying that about
@kristinbrey.bsky.social
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I'm one of the many who canceled their WaPo subscription when it became obvious that serious damage was being done to its product and its legacy. If I hadn't done so by now, Glenn Kessler's resignation would have been the final straw. Here's his story.
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Why I left The Washington Post
“Democracy Dies in Darkness” — but what if the lights are going out from within?
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August 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I'm one of the many who canceled their WaPo subscription when it became obvious that serious damage was being done to its product and its legacy. If I hadn't done so by now, Glenn Kessler's resignation would have been the final straw. Here's his story.
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Superior’s plan to expand high-speed internet access predates the COVID pandemic, but the mayor will tell you how the funds to finally get started on ConnectSuperior started with the guy in the White House in 2021.
“Joe Biden, really,” said Jim Paine.
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“Joe Biden, really,” said Jim Paine.
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Superior launches city-owned high-speed internet network thanks to Biden’s American Rescue Plan
The city of Superior has found success building out its broadband network, and now the second phase is underway to connect another part of the city to the
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August 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Superior’s plan to expand high-speed internet access predates the COVID pandemic, but the mayor will tell you how the funds to finally get started on ConnectSuperior started with the guy in the White House in 2021.
“Joe Biden, really,” said Jim Paine.
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“Joe Biden, really,” said Jim Paine.
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I don't say this lightly. The Speaker of the House is engaged in a coverup and withholding information that could bring justice to an untold number of victims. At this point and until shown otherwise, Johnson is an accomplice to the pedophiles he's decided to shield.
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Update from Annie Karni
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July 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I don't say this lightly. The Speaker of the House is engaged in a coverup and withholding information that could bring justice to an untold number of victims. At this point and until shown otherwise, Johnson is an accomplice to the pedophiles he's decided to shield.
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Reminding us that he can even ruin our escape into sports, Trump threatens to unleash his army of trolls on two sports teams unless they restore the racist nicknames they had finally sent to history’s dumpster. Wannabe dictator has better things to do.
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Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don't switch back to Redskins
President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a stadium deal for Washington's football team if it doesn't restore its old name.
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July 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Reminding us that he can even ruin our escape into sports, Trump threatens to unleash his army of trolls on two sports teams unless they restore the racist nicknames they had finally sent to history’s dumpster. Wannabe dictator has better things to do.
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They've got enough money to throw us into another war, but not enough money to fund the suicide prevention hotline. Very "pro-life." Very "pro-family." So "GREAT."
June 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
They've got enough money to throw us into another war, but not enough money to fund the suicide prevention hotline. Very "pro-life." Very "pro-family." So "GREAT."
Years of right wingers baselessly screaming “socialist!” (and worse) has led to folks being overly cautious to use strong labels when they actually apply to things like a racist president and a fascist administration.
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A White Nationalist Wrote a Law School Paper Promoting Racist Views. It Won Him an Award.
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June 21, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Years of right wingers baselessly screaming “socialist!” (and worse) has led to folks being overly cautious to use strong labels when they actually apply to things like a racist president and a fascist administration.
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For a group that loves claiming
nObOdY wAnTs tO wOrK!
...they sure skip out of work a lot.
nObOdY wAnTs tO wOrK!
...they sure skip out of work a lot.
June 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
For a group that loves claiming
nObOdY wAnTs tO wOrK!
...they sure skip out of work a lot.
nObOdY wAnTs tO wOrK!
...they sure skip out of work a lot.
We will know our country can heal if (when?) a county Republican Party somewhere in this guy's district is the first to play the role of Joseph Welch saying to a modern day Joseph McCarthy, "You have done enough. Have you no sense of decency?"
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Derrick Van Orden taunts Gov. Tim Walz as a 'clown' and 'stupid' after Minnesota shootings
Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden took to social media to lambast Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz following last weekend's shootings.
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June 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We will know our country can heal if (when?) a county Republican Party somewhere in this guy's district is the first to play the role of Joseph Welch saying to a modern day Joseph McCarthy, "You have done enough. Have you no sense of decency?"
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(AXIOS) - President Trump's reputation as a consummate dealmaker is being challenged by his second-term record.
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June 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
(AXIOS) - President Trump's reputation as a consummate dealmaker is being challenged by his second-term record.
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Someone finally told Trump how his ICE capades have been hurting farmers in Wisconsin... plus big agri-business employment in meatpacking, packaging, trucking, milking, harvesting,...
Will he actually return to the "criminals only" deportations he promised in the campaign?
Will he actually return to the "criminals only" deportations he promised in the campaign?
June 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Someone finally told Trump how his ICE capades have been hurting farmers in Wisconsin... plus big agri-business employment in meatpacking, packaging, trucking, milking, harvesting,...
Will he actually return to the "criminals only" deportations he promised in the campaign?
Will he actually return to the "criminals only" deportations he promised in the campaign?
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"You are the waste they're cutting" @patkreitlow.bsky.social
When Republicans claim they're only cutting "waste"—ask them to show it. They can't. Because the "waste" they're cutting? It's YOU. Your healthcare. Your family's security.
All to help their wealthy donors.
#BigBeautifulBill #Medicaid
When Republicans claim they're only cutting "waste"—ask them to show it. They can't. Because the "waste" they're cutting? It's YOU. Your healthcare. Your family's security.
All to help their wealthy donors.
#BigBeautifulBill #Medicaid
June 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"You are the waste they're cutting" @patkreitlow.bsky.social
When Republicans claim they're only cutting "waste"—ask them to show it. They can't. Because the "waste" they're cutting? It's YOU. Your healthcare. Your family's security.
All to help their wealthy donors.
#BigBeautifulBill #Medicaid
When Republicans claim they're only cutting "waste"—ask them to show it. They can't. Because the "waste" they're cutting? It's YOU. Your healthcare. Your family's security.
All to help their wealthy donors.
#BigBeautifulBill #Medicaid
Depressing. Exasperating. 100% true.
And all because too many people didn’t listen to Murrow’s warning about “lights and wires in a box.”
And all because too many people didn’t listen to Murrow’s warning about “lights and wires in a box.”
"Every time we go to the polls, politicians will say that every election matters and every vote counts. They will be right"
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Every Election Is Now Existential
A nationalist’s narrow victory in Poland offers a preview of many knife-edge contests to come, all across the democratic world.
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June 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Depressing. Exasperating. 100% true.
And all because too many people didn’t listen to Murrow’s warning about “lights and wires in a box.”
And all because too many people didn’t listen to Murrow’s warning about “lights and wires in a box.”
In 1980, state government provided 100% of the agreed upon costs to provide police, fire and waste services to state buildings. But since 1982, the state has underfunded this program. The rate was only 37% in 2024.
Fine.
Now do our schools.
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Fine.
Now do our schools.
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Allen co-sponsors budget motion to require state to pay for state building services
MADISON — Municipalities across Wisconsin would see a $31 million per year increase in payments if a budget motion is approved.Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), along with several other joint authors,
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May 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
In 1980, state government provided 100% of the agreed upon costs to provide police, fire and waste services to state buildings. But since 1982, the state has underfunded this program. The rate was only 37% in 2024.
Fine.
Now do our schools.
www.gmtoday.com/the_freeman/...
Fine.
Now do our schools.
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The best way to see what I'm following in Wisconsin politics is to subscribe to my Sunday morning newsletter and listen to my weekday morning radio show, 6-9am on the Civic Media radio network.
There's a link to sign up for the newsletter on our radio show page.
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There's a link to sign up for the newsletter on our radio show page.
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Here’s everything you need to know about UpNorthNews on the radio
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
upnorthnewswi.com
May 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The best way to see what I'm following in Wisconsin politics is to subscribe to my Sunday morning newsletter and listen to my weekday morning radio show, 6-9am on the Civic Media radio network.
There's a link to sign up for the newsletter on our radio show page.
upnorthnewswi.com/radio/
There's a link to sign up for the newsletter on our radio show page.
upnorthnewswi.com/radio/
Obv if this is serious, the author needs to be found and any actual threats neutralized. But coming from the WI delegation's top troll and mindful of the Code Pink "incident" at the RNC, the level of trustworthiness here ain't that high.
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Wisconsin Republican Derrick Van Orden reschedules town hall due to 'credible threat'
Derrick Van Orden's office said he will reschedule a town hall due to a "credible threat." His office did not respond when asked for more details.
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May 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Obv if this is serious, the author needs to be found and any actual threats neutralized. But coming from the WI delegation's top troll and mindful of the Code Pink "incident" at the RNC, the level of trustworthiness here ain't that high.
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