Judge halts some work on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin

Judge halts some work on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin
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A judge in Bayfield County, Wisconsin halted work in four locations in the state where Enbridge needs more permits to install structures. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
A judge in Bayfield County, Wisconsin halted work in four locations in the state where Enbridge needs more permits to install structures. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
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Judge halts some work on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin

Lawmakers say Brule hatchery must stay open as they approve $4M in spending authority

Lawmakers say Brule hatchery must stay open as they approve $4M in spending authority
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The Brule State Fish Hatchery in northern Wisconsin must remain open after the Wisconsin state legislature’s finance committee unanimously approved $4 million in additional spending authority for the state’s fish […]
The Brule State Fish Hatchery in northern Wisconsin must remain open after the Wisconsin state legislature’s finance committee unanimously approved $4 million in additional spending authority for the state’s fish […]
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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help
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By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Man who took Lake Michigan shoreline access to court shares where his case stands

Man who took Lake Michigan shoreline access to court shares where his case stands
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An ongoing legal challenge over public access to Lake Michigan shorelines is now moving through Milwaukee County Circuit Court and potentially toward the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It could ultimately determine […]
An ongoing legal challenge over public access to Lake Michigan shorelines is now moving through Milwaukee County Circuit Court and potentially toward the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It could ultimately determine […]
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Man who took Lake Michigan shoreline access to court shares where his case stan…

Built to lie low in the water, Superior’s SS Meteor still stands out after 130 years

Built to lie low in the water, Superior’s SS Meteor still stands out after 130 years
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A ship that’s been part of Superior’s history since 1896 is celebrating a birthday and welcoming everyone aboard — though it isn’t sailing anywhere. Read the full story by Wisconsin […]
A ship that’s been part of Superior’s history since 1896 is celebrating a birthday and welcoming everyone aboard — though it isn’t sailing anywhere. Read the full story by Wisconsin […]
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Built to lie low in the water, Superior’s SS Meteor still stands out after 130 …

Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season

Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season
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It’s the unofficial start to summer at the McKinley Marina, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the staff lifted dozens of boats into Lake Michigan for Big Boat Day. Read the full […]
It’s the unofficial start to summer at the McKinley Marina, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the staff lifted dozens of boats into Lake Michigan for Big Boat Day. Read the full […]
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Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season

Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says

Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says
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By Samantha Ku Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.
By Samantha Ku Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.
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Fish tumors an indicator of ecological health, study says

State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools
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By Christian Vazquez Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
By Christian Vazquez Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
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State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

Call it a comeback: How Wisconsin is helping recover piping plovers across the Great Lakes

Call it a comeback: How Wisconsin is helping recover piping plovers across the Great Lakes
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Piping plover season is officially underway in Wisconsin, and this year marks a decade since they started nesting in Green Bay after being gone for more than 70 years. Read […]
Piping plover season is officially underway in Wisconsin, and this year marks a decade since they started nesting in Green Bay after being gone for more than 70 years. Read […]
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A record-breaking cruise season is officially underway in Milwaukee

A record-breaking cruise season is officially underway in Milwaukee
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The Viking Polaris, the biggest Great Lakes cruise ship, arrived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday. The Polaris is the first of 64 cruise ships that will visit Milwaukee between April […]
The Viking Polaris, the biggest Great Lakes cruise ship, arrived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday. The Polaris is the first of 64 cruise ships that will visit Milwaukee between April […]
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A record-breaking cruise season is officially underway in Milwaukee

COMMENTARY: Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin — this is the future in a warming world

COMMENTARY: Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin — this is the future in a warming world
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Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy rainfall on top of snow have sent lakes and rivers […]
Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy rainfall on top of snow have sent lakes and rivers […]
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For the first time in a century, lake sturgeon spotted in Ozaukee County

For the first time in a century, lake sturgeon spotted in Ozaukee County
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In Wisconsin, the lake sturgeon detected in Ozaukee County — 20 river miles upstream of Lake Michigan — is part of a wider effort to restore sturgeon to the Milwaukee […]
In Wisconsin, the lake sturgeon detected in Ozaukee County — 20 river miles upstream of Lake Michigan — is part of a wider effort to restore sturgeon to the Milwaukee […]
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For the first time in a century, lake sturgeon spotted in Ozaukee County
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