Every spring, Wisconsinites have the opportunity to make their voices heard on issues related to our state’s natural resources. This year, a majority of respondents to a survey told the Wisconsin Conservation Congress that they are willing to pay more in fees to sustain DNR programs.

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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed a bill overturning a 20-year mining ban in the area surrounding the Boundary Waters, a popular outdoor destination for Wisconsinites.

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Last week, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit against 5 different prediction market platforms alleging that they facilitate illegal sports betting in Wisconsin.

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Thanks to developments in genetic selection and feeding, the amount of fat in milk has spiked in recent years after decades of consistency.

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In between the bloody brawls and shootouts, Madison native and ‘John Wick’ creator Derek Kolstad likes to throw a bit of his Midwestern roots into his movies.

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Singer-songwriter Joyann Parker's upcoming album, “Life Lines,” explores stories and lessons gathered with age. It drops later this month, and Parker will be performing a Northwoods album release show in Hayward on May 15.

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