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A fire at a Wisconsin anti-abortion office is being investigated as arson. Then, a recently released study done on Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park shows an increase of wolves on the island likely led to a healthier moose population. Wisconsin officials list 52 Wisconsin counties, including Northwoods counties, at a “very high risk” for wildfires, citing dry conditions and high winds. And after a cool spring, people who tap maple trees say this season was one of the most productive in decades for harvesting sap.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has several major projects underway in the Northwoods, including on Highway 51 in Lincoln County. Weinbrenner Shoe Company has expanded its facilities in Merrill. And Nicolet College was recently awarded nearly one million dollars in grants from the Wisconsin Technical College System.

Dry conditions and high winds created dangerous fire conditions yesterday, with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reporting more than 65 wildfires. Seven were in Vilas County. Police are asking the public’s help in tracking down people who vandalized the office of an anti-abortion lobbying group in Madison. Jacob Blake dropped a federal lawsuit against the police officer who shot him. And Feed Our Rural Kids is challenging community members to support the weekend backpack program in Vilas and Oneida counties.

Local News for Friday, May 20, 2022.

A local grocery store owner warns customers about a big increase in prices this week, as the cost of food products and fuel continues to rise. The Lakeland Union High School administration is proposing eliminating staff positions to address a looming operating deficit. And Grow North is asking people to take an internet speed test to allow the group to map out internet in each community.

The Rhinelander Kiwanis Club is sending financial aid to the Kiwanis Luxembourg Foundation in Europe to support people in Ukraine. States are increasingly using federal COVID relief aid to focus on providing more affordable housing. The Michigan DNR confirms cases of avian flu in 3 Michigan counties. Finally, counselors offer tips on managing stress when returning to work in-person.

Local news for Thursday, May 5, 2022

Firefighters say lithium-ion batteries may have been the cause of a fire at the Minocqua waste transfer station Monday. About 150 firefighters from 49 departments responded to the blaze, which took eight hours to extinguish. Then, a new survey reveals many Americans have changed their mind about climate change and now see it as a major crisis. Finally, Illinois abortion clinics are bracing for a surge in out-of-state patients.

Local news for Friday, July 1, 2022.