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Spring migration is underway along the Mississippi River flyway, making the river and its floodplain a hotspot for waterfowl and soon-to-arrive songbirds.The Mississippi plays a critical role guiding these birds across the country and providing them habitat to rest. Here's everything you need to know about this important flyway — and when and where to see the birds amid their long journey.
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Returning briefly to the campaign trail, Donald Trump has called the judge presiding over his hush money trial “crooked” a day after being held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order.
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Foresters in Oneida County celebrated Arbor Day by planting trees at the Chequamegon Nicolet National Headquarters.The trees replaced ones that had died from Emerald Ash Borer.
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A sure sign that summer is drawing closer, trails and campgrounds are starting to open for the season.
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The Wisconsin Fishing Opener is May 4th. Wisconsin DNR Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about new regulations ahead of opening day.
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The Kiwanis Club of Rhinelander is spearheading a fundraising campaign to build a new playground and splash pad at Hodag Park.The Rhinelander City Council approved moving forward with the plan at its recent meeting.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says a person living in Dane County contracted the disease
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With many County Deer Advisory Council meetings approaching, local deer populations are being reassessed.
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Since 1952, Schwan’s yellow trucks and friendly drivers have been delivering frozen food to households. The industry has become more competitive and crowded and the company has responded, rebranding and halting deliveries in most states.
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A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found working-age rural residents die from natural causes at a higher rate than their urban counterparts. And that gap has widened over the years.
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More than 30 years after Act 31 was established in Wisconsin there are still school districts not in compliance.The law requires districts to teach students about the history, culture, and sovereignty of the 11 federally-recognized Tribal Nations in Wisconsin.