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Northwoods Loggers Say Federal Help Welcome, Won't Fill Losses Due To Market Changes

September 7, 2021 - 6:15am

Northwoods loggers say the 2020 closure of a central Wisconsin paper mill has caused pulp wood prices to decline.

A Fight Is Brewing Over A Bottled Water Proposal Near Lake Superior

September 2, 2021 - 6:00am

A fight is brewing in northern Wisconsin over a proposal to bottle and sell water from a well near Lake Superior.

Animal Protection Groups Sue To Halt Wisconsin's Fall Wolf Hunt

August 31, 2021 - 2:45pm

A coalition of animal protection groups is suing to stop Wisconsin's fall wolf hunt, arguing that the state law that mandates a hunt is unconstitutional.

Proposed $700M Gas Power Plant In Superior Clears Legal Challenge

August 23, 2021 - 4:45pm

A proposed $700 million natural gas power plant in Superior is one step closer to breaking ground after clearing a legal challenge in Minnesota Monday.

Attorney General Kaul Files Lawsuit Seeking To Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board

August 17, 2021 - 8:45pm

Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul is suing to force the GOP-appointed chair of the state Department of Natural Resources Board to step down.

Justin Vernon's Bon Iver To Headline Line 3 Protest Concert In Duluth Wednesday

August 17, 2021 - 6:05am

Grammy award-winning Eau Claire native Justin Vernon and his band Bon Iver will headline a concert in Duluth Wednesday that seeks to raise money to stop construction of Enbridge’s Line 3 oil pipeline in Minnesota.

Drought, Heat Have Been Tough On Tomatoes

August 17, 2021 - 6:00am

Heat and drought have created problems for tomato growers this season. Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian has some tips to help your crop.

Wisconsin DNR Identifies 92 New Waters As 'Impaired'

August 16, 2021 - 3:10pm

The number of waterbodies that are impaired in Wisconsin continues to grow. State environmental regulators are proposing to add 92 new bodies of water to the state’s list of polluted waters for 2022.

Wisconsin Tribes Blast Natural Resources Board Over Fall Wolf Hunt Quota

August 16, 2021 - 5:55am

Members of Wisconsin's Ojibwe tribes say they're outraged over a decision to set a quota of 300 wolves for this fall's hunt. Tribes are lashing out against the vote made Wednesday by the policy-setting board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

While Still High, Great Lakes Expected To Remain Below Record Levels

August 16, 2021 - 5:35am

Over the next six months, water levels on the Great Lakes are expected to remain below record highs seen last year and in 2019. But, levels on most of the lakes will remain above their long-term average.

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Northwoods Loggers Say Federal Help Welcome, Won't Fill Losses Due To Market Changes

A Fight Is Brewing Over A Bottled Water Proposal Near Lake Superior

Animal Protection Groups Sue To Halt Wisconsin's Fall Wolf Hunt

Proposed $700M Gas Power Plant In Superior Clears Legal Challenge

Attorney General Kaul Files Lawsuit Seeking To Force Walker Appointee Off DNR Board

Justin Vernon's Bon Iver To Headline Line 3 Protest Concert In Duluth Wednesday

Drought, Heat Have Been Tough On Tomatoes

Wisconsin DNR Identifies 92 New Waters As 'Impaired'

Wisconsin Tribes Blast Natural Resources Board Over Fall Wolf Hunt Quota

While Still High, Great Lakes Expected To Remain Below Record Levels

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