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Equestrian orienteering events this weekend in Florence County

FLORENCE, Wis. — Horse enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers will gather at Halls Creek Horse Camp and Trailhead on Saturday and Sunday for an equestrian event that will blend navigation, teamwork and exploration in Florence County. Hosted by WI/MN Competitive Mounted Orienteering Chapter and ...

UW regents approve fourth tuition increase in four years

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents approved a plan on Thursday to increase tuition across the state’s public university system for the fourth time in as many years. The Board of Regents voted 15-1 to approve the proposal. It will raise in-state undergraduate tuition by 2% and ...

Wisconsin reaches $10M settlement over PFAS in Marinette County

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced the state’s first settlement with a Marinette manufacturer of firefighting foam over alleged violations of the state’s spills law for failing to report PFAS contamination. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said it’s one of the most significant ...

About 200 acres on Lake Superior protected for national scenic trail

The National Park Service recently acquired more than 200 acres along the south shore of Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin for the country’s longest national scenic trail. The North Country National Scenic Trail is part of the National Park Service and stretches 4,800 miles across eight ...

Roots and Rivers to host Conservation Celebration

CRANDON, Wis. — Wild Rivers Invasive Species Coalition is rebranding to Roots and Rivers Collaborative. The group will host its first Conservation Celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Wolf River Rendezvous Campsites and Cottages at 11624 U.S. 8 in Crandon, Wis. Ed The ...

Wisconsin eyes special bag limits to address walleye declines

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources can now begin crafting regulations for special bag and size limits for walleye as populations are declining on some lakes. The Natural Resources Board approved the scope of the proposed rule Wednesday. Kari Lee-Zimmerman, the DNR’s ...