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    August 6, 2017
    The common loon makes its summer home in the lakes of Minnesota and Wisconsin. These loons were found on Loon Lake in northern Wisconsin. Photos by Kip Earney
    A symbol of wilderness
    Minnesota's state bird, the common loon, is considered a symbol of wilderness. Its unique call, heard day or night, signals the return of summer...
    sports/outdoorsAugust 6, 2017 - 8:00am
    June 22, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Girl survives 40-foot fall from cliff at state park; 9 more state news stories
    SHERWOOD — A fire department captain says a 14-year-old girl is lucky to be alive after she and her mountain bike fell 40 feet from a cliff...
    News/regionJune 22, 2017 - 1:08pm
    June 8, 2017
    A bluebird nesting box. BRAW volunteers have worked to restore the population of Eastern bluebirds. Photo submitted by Jean-Pierre Lafouge
    Restoring bluebirds in Wisconsin for over 30 years
    The Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin is celebrating its 31st year of success in restoring the populations of the Eastern bluebird...
    sports/outdoorsJune 8, 2017 - 9:26am
    May 25, 2017
    Washington County officials in Minnesota have declared a no wake zone for boats on the St. Croix between Prescott and St. Croix Falls. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: St. Croix no-wake zone among high-water river developments; 9 more state news stories
    Recent rains have closed parks on the Mississippi River, just as Memorial Day weekend visitors are about to arrive. The state DNR says some...
    News/regionMay 25, 2017 - 9:03am
    May 11, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Ryan says Trump lost confidence in Comey; state Senate votes to keep tabs on DOT; 8 more state news stories
    WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan of Janesville says fired FBI Director James Comey lost the confidence of many Republicans and Democrats — and that's why President Donald Trump let him go.
    News/regionMay 11, 2017 - 11:01am
    April 13, 2017
    Joseph Jakubowski
    Wisconsin roundup: Jakubowski manifesto calls government 'gang of terrorists'; 9 more state news stories
    MILWAUKEE — As the search continues for alleged gun thief Joseph Jakubowski, a Milwaukee TV station says it has obtained 35 pages of his anti-government...
    News/regionApril 13, 2017 - 9:35am
    April 6, 2017
    Birch trees have been recent theft targets in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service
    Wisconsin roundup: Birch tree thefts causing stir; state Senate relaxes high-capacity well rules; 9 more state news stories
    The state DNR is meeting Thursday with law enforcement, county foresters and others to see what can be done to reduce the stealing of birch trees....
    News/regionApril 6, 2017 - 9:11am
    March 17, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Ellsworth among 6 cities to hold Walker budget hearings; man accused of poisoning wife with Visine; 9 more state news stories
    MADISON — Six public hearings, including one in Pierce County, have been scheduled across Wisconsin on Gov. Scott Walker's state budget proposal. The first hearing will be held April 3 at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. That will be followed by one on April 5 at State...
    News/regionMarch 17, 2017 - 12:49pm
    March 16, 2017
    Invasive carp, like the one pictured here, have been confirmed in the St. Croix River, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. (Minnesota DNR photo)
    Invasive Asian carp confirmed in St. Croix River
    For the first time, an invasive silver carp has been captured in the St. Croix River. The carp, one of several invasive species of so-called...
    News/regionMarch 16, 2017 - 4:08pm
    March 13, 2017
    Outdoor photographer John White spotted this bald eagle at the Big Stone refuge on March 8. John White / submitted photo
    Early season signs are everywhere
    WILLMAR, Minn. — Amy Rager spotted the first drops of sap seeping from a wound on the sugar maple tree on her Chippewa County farm, and...
    NewsMarch 13, 2017 - 3:00pm
    March 12, 2017
    Rich Staffon
    A helping hand for ducks
    CANOSIA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, Minn. — On a 12-degree March morning, Rich Staffon loaded gear into a sled behind his four-wheeler....
    sportsMarch 12, 2017 - 12:00pm
    March 9, 2017
    An adult bald eagle with its white head and tail soars over the Minnesota landscape. Courtesy photo / Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
    Eagles arriving back in Minnesota a few weeks early
    ST. PAUL—Bald eagles are migrating back to Minnesota a few weeks early because of the warm February. People could see the birds in large...
    NewsMarch 9, 2017 - 5:00pm
    March 6, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Man arrested in disappearance of St. Croix Falls girls; State Senate leader wants to put more tax dollars into roads; 9 more state news stories
    ST. CROIX FALLS — One man has been arrested in the disappearance of two Wisconsin foster girls who've been found safe. KARE-TV says officers found 14-year-old Candus Flodin and 13-year-old Makayla Hanson Wall of St. Croix Falls about 8 p.m. Saturday at a residence in Price County...
    News/regionMarch 6, 2017 - 8:38am
    January 4, 2017
    Fees increases for fishing and hunting are among revenue options being eyed in Wisconsin as DNR officials consider budget-balancing solutions. (Photo courtesy of Northland Outdoors)
    Wisconsin roundup: License fee increases for anglers, hunters eyed; state GOP lawmakers say they won't rush things; 7 more state news stories
    MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proposing raising hunting and fishing fees or linking the fees to inflation as options...
    News/regionJanuary 4, 2017 - 9:12am
    December 28, 2016
    Wisconsin roundup: State investigates season's first snowmobile death; new OWI penalties begin Jan. 1; 7 more state news stories
    ARBOR VITAE — Wisconsin's first snowmobile death of the winter is still being investigated. Vilas County sheriff's deputies say a 63-year-old man from East Moline, Illinois, died when his machine struck a tree Monday night off a trail near Arbor Vitae where he was part of a group...
    News/regionDecember 28, 2016 - 8:52am
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