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Red Cross volunteers in the north central Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula region have responded to more than 70 house fires so far this year. They’re bracing for more as the area typically sees about a 20% increase in home fires during the months of November and December.
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The Northwoods, some parts more than others, got its first taste of winter last weekend.After two back-to-back low snow years, many are anxiously awaiting to see what this winter has in store.
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A new report shows how a developing system called Agrivoltaics has the potential to offer what supporters call a much needed economic option for Wisconsin farmers, while redefining solar development as a tool for prosperity rather than a threat to it.
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Granite Peak Ski Resort in Wausau fired up their snowmaking machines this weekend.
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Amid the back and forth over SNAP benefits and the high cost of groceries these days, the Wisconsin DNR is urging hunters to help fill the gap.For decades, the state-run deer donation program has been in decline. The state and local food pantries hope this is the year it starts to turn around.
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Health officials are urging hunters to take tree stand safety seriously.
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Lincoln County Coroner Valerie Caylor is urging the community to be aware of mental health resources following a troubling increase in suicides this year.
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Turkey prices tend to rise closer to holidays such as Thanksgiving. But tariffs and bird flu could dramatically drive up the cost of turkeys this year.
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October payments for Impact Aid have been delayed because of the shutdown and firings in the Department of Education.