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Twin Ports see latest cargo shipment in nearly 50 years as Great Lakes ice cover nears record low

January 27, 2023 - 1:50pm

With ice cover on the Great Lakes at a near-record low, the port of Duluth-Superior recently saw the latest departure of a cargo-carrying freighter in nearly 50 years.

2 Wisconsin bicyclists share tips for riding in cold, snowy winter months

January 27, 2023 - 8:15am

Wisconsin winters are too long to stop biking. Having the right biking gear and clothing for a wide range of winter weather conditions is the biggest challenge, say two enthusiastic winter cyclists.

Public listening session set for Wisconsin's wolf management plan

January 26, 2023 - 12:10pm

The public will get a chance to weigh in on the draft of a new Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wolf Management Plan at an online listening session Feb 7. The draft plan shifts away from maintaining a statewide wolf population goal in favor of managing animals locally within the...

Wisconsin governor takes total control of resources agency

January 25, 2023 - 4:35pm

The state Department of Natural Resources has moved under Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' total control for the first time in his tenure.

As Evers proposes $100M to combat PFAS, polluted communities hope for bipartisan solution

January 25, 2023 - 3:00pm

As Gov. Tony Evers plans to invest $100 million to combat PFAS, some residents of PFAS-polluted communities are skeptical the administration will reach common ground with lawmakers while hoping for a bipartisan solution.

Bayfield County microgrid aims to keep the lights on amid extreme weather

January 24, 2023 - 2:15pm

Xcel Energy and Bayfield County in far northern Wisconsin are partnering to build the first microgrid as part of a utility program designed to promote resiliency and keep the lights on.

How do I make sure my drinking water is safe from PFAS?

January 24, 2023 - 12:00pm

PFAS contamination in the news and the impact the chemicals have on people's health are two reasons why WPR's WHYsconsin was asked: With so many issues around PFAS in our area, what can we do to ensure we have safe drinking water?

Milwaukee replaced 1K lead pipes in 2022. City leaders hope federal funds will ramp up the program.

January 24, 2023 - 10:40am

Beginning in 2017, the city of Milwaukee started the tall task of replacing its 73,000 lead water service lines. Six years later, there's still around 67,000 lead lines in the state's largest city.

Fossils, farm food and fitness: Three Wisconsin children’s museums outline new attractions

January 20, 2023 - 8:40am

Wisconsin Public Radio’s "Central Time" recently spoke with representatives from children’s museums in Eau Claire, Appleton and Madison about some of what each facility offers.

Wisconsin regulators provide bottled water to Stella residents affected by PFAS contamination

January 19, 2023 - 2:05pm

Wisconsin environmental regulators are providing bottled water to one northern Wisconsin town due to PFAS pollution of private wells, while agencies continue to investigate a source of contamination.

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Twin Ports see latest cargo shipment in nearly 50 years as Great Lakes ice cover nears record low

2 Wisconsin bicyclists share tips for riding in cold, snowy winter months

Public listening session set for Wisconsin's wolf management plan

Wisconsin governor takes total control of resources agency

As Evers proposes $100M to combat PFAS, polluted communities hope for bipartisan solution

Bayfield County microgrid aims to keep the lights on amid extreme weather

How do I make sure my drinking water is safe from PFAS?

Milwaukee replaced 1K lead pipes in 2022. City leaders hope federal funds will ramp up the program.

Fossils, farm food and fitness: Three Wisconsin children’s museums outline new attractions

Wisconsin regulators provide bottled water to Stella residents affected by PFAS contamination

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