An endangered whooping crane set for release into the wild in Wisconsin died this month after contracting highly pathogenic avian influenza. It’s the first confirmed whooping crane death caused by HPAI, according to the International Crane Foundation.

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A land purchase in Douglas County brings Wisconsin one step closer to being the first of eight states to finish its portion of the country's longest national scenic trail.

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