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Today β€” 13 November 2026WPR

Late start, warm weather may hinder hunters during Wisconsin’s gun deer season

13 November 2026 at 11:00

Wisconsin hunters are contending with warmer weather and fewer deer on the move during the day due to the late start for the state’s upcoming nine-day gun deer season.

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3M reaches $7.35B settlement over PFAS; some in Wisconsin may qualify for compensation.

5 November 2026 at 20:06

Minnesota-based 3M announced Tuesday it will spend more than $7 billion over the next nine years to settle injury claims tied to PFAS, and some Wisconsin residents may be eligible for compensation.

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With Wisconsin’s leadership on the line, voters head to the polls

3 November 2026 at 15:48

It's Election Day, and voters in Wisconsin will choose Wisconsin's next governor. Their votes also could shift control in the state Legislature, where Republicans have held control for two decades.

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Big Top Chautauqua faces uncertain future as nonprofit navigates financial shortfall

2 November 2026 at 11:00

Musicians have been performing at Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield for 40 years, but it faces uncertainty as the nonprofit group that runs the venue grapples with a nearly $1 million shortfall.

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Proposed change would make it illegal to operate UTVs/ATVs with open alcohol containers

30 October 2026 at 10:00

It would be illegal to operate all-terrain and utility-terrain vehicles while intoxicated under a proposed addition to state regulations.

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Lake trout harvest in Lake Superior scaled back as invasive species causes population decline

29 October 2026 at 17:06

Anglers won’t be able to catch as many lake trout around the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior after the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved a 15 percent cut as the lake trout population has declined.

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Owners pull the plug on proposed $1B natural gas plant in northern Wisconsin

28 October 2026 at 21:18

The owners of a proposed $1 billion gas-fired power plant in northern Wisconsin are officially calling it quits on the Nemadji Trail Energy Center in Superior.

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Board to vote on whether Wisconsin DNR can craft new pesticide regulations

28 October 2026 at 10:00

The policy-setting board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is set to vote Wednesday on whether the agency can begin crafting groundwater standards for roughly two dozen pesticides.

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Tiffany floats expansion of Wisconsin’s oil refinery to reduce reliance on Middle East

23 October 2026 at 15:02

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany is encouraging expansion of Wisconsin’s only oil refinery to reduce reliance on the Middle East, but energy experts say it would have little effect on bringing down local gas prices.

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Defense company to buy Wisconsin shipyard with plans to invest $350M

22 October 2026 at 10:00

Fraser Industries announced the sale Wednesday of its Superior shipyard to Wildcat Defense, part of Miami-based Wildcat Equity Partners, in a $350 million investment as part of plans to modernize the nation’s shipbuilding industry and industrial defense.

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Wisconsin launches grant programs to address PFAS contamination

21 October 2026 at 10:00

Gov. Tony Evers and state environmental regulators announced the launch of new grant programs Tuesday to help communities and private well owners address PFAS contamination.

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Wisconsin will examine environmental cost of data centers in lawsuit settlement

19 October 2026 at 15:14

Wisconsin regulators will conduct a full statewide review of the environmental impacts of data center development under a legal deal with environmental groups.

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Wisconsin DOJ reaches $245K settlement with CAFO over manure pollution

16 October 2026 at 22:14

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached a $245,000 settlement with a large livestock farm in Juneau County over allegations of manure polluting groundwater.

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As pheasant hunting begins, Wisconsin DNR stocks fewer birds amid budget woes

16 October 2026 at 20:54

As pheasant hunting season begins this weekend, hunters may struggle to bag a bird as Wisconsin wildlife regulators stock fewer pheasants this year due budget constraints.

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Tom Tiffany says he will audit Wisconsin DNR before weighing any fee increases

15 October 2026 at 10:00

If elected governor, Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said he would audit spending at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before considering any fee or tax increases to support fish and wildlife management.

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Wisconsin DNR notifies Enbridge of alleged violations on Line 5 reroute

13 October 2026 at 17:03

Wisconsin environmental regulators have notified Enbridge of seven alleged violations of state environmental laws on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin.

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AG debate highlights criticism from tribal leader on number of drug investigators

12 October 2026 at 21:43

Candidates running in the race for Wisconsin Attorney General sparred on a myriad of topics during a debate Sunday, including adequate resources to address crime.

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Enbridge says another fire destroys drill rig on Line 5 project in northern Wisconsin

12 October 2026 at 19:53

Enbridge said an early morning fire destroyed a drill rig and support equipment on a $1 billion project to reroute its Line 5 oil and gas pipeline in northern Wisconsin.

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EPA proposes shifting oversight of coal ash landfills in Wisconsin to state regulators

12 October 2026 at 10:00

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to shift authority to regulate coal ash landfills from the federal government to Wisconsin environmental regulators.

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