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Dry weather, drought undermine battle against wildfires

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Dozens of wildfires plagued parts of Wisconsin last weekend.Dry weather will continue over much of the state this week and it could mean more fires.Mike Simonson reports that it could also mean special restrictions for this weekend’s fishing opener…

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