Environment
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Federal appeals court allows controversial transmission project to move forward
A federal appeals court this week lifted a court order that would have temporarily blocked the final phase of a controversial transmission project.
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As anglers gear up for Wisconsin’s fishing opener, annual license sales are down
Wisconsin’s fishing opener on inland lakes begins this Saturday, and annual fishing license sales are on the decline after a boost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Natural Resources Board approves limited walleye harvest on Minocqua Chain of Lakes
The policy-setting board for the Wisconsin DNR unanimously approved an emergency rule for harvesting walleye on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes in Oneida County.
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Northland College leaders say campus will remain open
Northland College in Ashland announced Wednesday it will remain open after restructuring its curriculum and operations to keep the campus going beyond the academic year.
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After record outbreak, Wisconsin could see another bad year for spongy moths
Wisconsin saw its worst spongy moth outbreak in more than a decade last year, and the state could see a repeat this year unless spring rains help decrease their population.
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Group claims DNR settlement with Portage County dairy farm is illegal
A new lawsuit claims state regulators reached an illegal deal with a Portage County farm that shut out public input on the operation’s groundwater monitoring.
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‘They are stuck in limbo’: Northland College once again delays decision on school’s fate
Northland College in Ashland has once again delayed a decision on the future of the private environmental liberal arts school, frustrating faculty and students who say they’re living in limbo.
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Wisconsin soybean farmers fund SoyFoam effort to reduce PFAS in firefighting foam
Could a soybean-based foam help extinguish fires and prevent toxic chemicals from seeping into Wisconsin waterways? The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board certainly hopes so.
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As honey bees become more popular, Wisconsin’s native bees still struggle
Wisconsin’s native bees have different ecological functions and needs than domesticated honey bees.
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Author recommends best places to visit in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
A travel guide to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was recently released in its sixth edition. The author gives tips on where Wisconsin residents should consider visiting.