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When you think of all the species of wildlife that call the Northwoods home, deer mice probably aren’t what first comes to mind.But a local researcher says they’re essential.
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More candidates are getting into the race for Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District which covers most of the northern portion of the state.The race is open after Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany announced his campaign for Governor last month. -
Ernie “Big Cat” Stevens Jr., a driving force behind the expansion of Native American gaming for more than two decades, has died. He was 66 -
Wisconsin’s largest utilities are not keeping up with commitments to reduce fossil fuels, according to the Dirty Truth report from the Sierra Club, which gave both We Energies and WEC Energy Group "F" grades -
Congressman Tom Tiffany announced he will not be seeking re-election for a seat he's held since 2020. Instead he will now look to become the state's next governor. -
Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria -
EMS responded to more than 140,000 calls for people injured while falling last year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. -
An endangered whooping crane the International Crane Foundation was planning to release into the wilds of Wisconsin this fall has died of avian flu. -
The health system says its designed to improve patient care, expand services, and create a more modern, welcoming environment.
