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News In Your Area
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A place to dream: Sleep in Heavenly Peace brings beds to children in rural Wisconsin
For Alyssa Schade and the volunteers she works with, it’s about more than providing a place to sleep—it’s about giving kids a place to dream.
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DOGE terminates leases for federal offices in Wisconsin
The Department of Government Efficiency led by billionaire Elon Musk is terminating leases for at least 16 federal offices in Wisconsin, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Ashland.
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Lac du Flambeau tribe says it won’t block disputed roads or issue tickets for trespassing
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said it won’t block access to roads or ticket nontribal residents for trespassing on tribal lands in a longstanding dispute with the town of Lac du Flambeau.
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DNR board signs off on revised boundaries for managing deer
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board unanimously passed regulations that would allow deer management based on habitat rather than county lines in the forests of central and northern Wisconsin.
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Volunteers keep northcentral Wisconsin’s snowmobile trails open and safe for winter riders
Each winter, thousands of snowmobilers take to Wisconsin’s trails, enjoying miles of groomed paths through forests, lakes, and open fields. But behind the scenes, a network of dedicated volunteers works tirelessly to clear debris, negotiate land agreements, and ensure safe riding conditions.
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Lawsuit alleges Minocqua Brewing Company owner uses super PAC donations for personal expenses
A new civil lawsuit against Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad alleges that he has defrauded his donors by using funds raised for his liberal super PAC to pay himself nearly half a million dollars.
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Wisconsin distributor earns global recognition for being a ‘Great Place to Work’
Nelson-Jameson, based in Marshfield, employs more than 200 people throughout Wisconsin. The food processing distributor recently earned a “Great Place to Work” certification for a second consecutive year.
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Minocqua Brewing Company owner courts controversy, donations around rare criminal defamation charge. It’s part of a yearslong pattern.
The owner of Minocqua Brewing Company is facing criminal defamation charges in Oneida County. He’s been a lightning rod for controversy — and publicity.
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Sled dog racing thrives in north central Wisconsin as mushers prepare for upcoming events
The Wisconsin Trailblazers Snowmobile Club president, Dan Bocock, spoke with WPR’s Shereen Siewert about the thrill of racing and the challenges involved. For Bocock, who lives in the Burlington area, sled dog racing is much more than just a winter pastime — it’s a year-round commitment that requires extensive training, conditioning and an unbreakable bond…
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New forensic science center in Wausau to transform death investigations
Beyond its role in forensic investigations, the center will also facilitate tissue donation services, filling a critical gap in northern Wisconsin.
