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Climate change could drive loons out of Minnesota and Wisconsin, scientist warns
MINOCQUA, Wis. — A scientist warns that the effects of climate change could ultimately drive Minnesota's state bird out of the state entirely.Loons captivate our imaginations and steal our hearts, but they're literally shrinking. Loon nesting season on Blue Lake in Minocqua, Wisconsin has become a holiday of sorts."It is a big deal around here," said lake resident Brian Colianni "When the chicks hatch, it's loon watch."For 32 years, Professor Walter Piper, a biology professor at Chapman University in Orange, California, has made the trek from the West Coast for this front-row seat. Piper Tags and tracks loons with the help...
Jenifer Quimby discusses her campaign for Wisconsin Assembly 46th District
Jenifer Quimby’s political career started with a sit-in at her high school. After she wasn’t pleased with the results of a conflict between the guidance counselor and the principal, Quimby got her entire school to begin a sit-in. The school board noticed, and her movement impacted future decisions. Quimby, who is currently the mayor of Waterloo, is running as a Republican to represent the 46th district in Wisconsin in the Assembly. This district includes the cities of Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills and Waterloo, plus the...
Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launch fundraiser to restore historic property
Mary Gruhl thought she could fix up the R.D. Pike Building with just a dustpan, broom, a can of paint and a brush. She was determined to have the building cleaned up in a week. But the building, more than 125 years old and used a fish hatchery and residence, proved to need more work than expected. Gruhl and other Friends of the R.D. Pike Building launched an initiative to...
Wisconsin Mycological Society Foray: 1st organized event in Pelican River Forest
A wonderful example of economic stimulus made possible by the “Northwood’s Newest Gem” – the Pelican River Forest – was experienced July 18th through 21st in the counties of Oneida, Langlade and Forest. Eighty mycologists from all over Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota turned out for...
Speaker Robin Vos on the RNC and 2024 presidential race
So what brings you out to the Republican National Convention?. So I've been to every convention since 1996. I've traveled across the country watching politics kind of from up close. This is the political epicenter for the week that it's here. I am incredibly proud that it is in Wisconsin. They have worked really hard to make this an excellent convention and if you ask, I think I've probably talked to delegates from half the country, and the thing that makes me the most proud is that, Wisconsin, nice is real. I have heard from all these delegates. They love Milwaukee. People have been friendly. The venue's been great. Weather's been spectacular, so I think that the organizers and, frankly, the party in the state has done a great job of showing the best that Wisconsin has to offer.
Marshfield Post 54 Senior Legion team kicks off play at Class AAA Regional on Wednesday
This story is sponsored by: The Marshfield Tiger Booster Club. The Marshfield Post 54 Legion baseball team heads into this week’s Class AAA Regional tournament at D.C. Everest with dreams of a trip to the state tournament. In order to make that happen, the Blue Devils will have to...
AVA holds 'Summer Hummer' art exhibit
ANTIGO — On Saturday evening, July 20, Antigo Visual Arts hosted its “Summer Hummer” art exhibit inside the Langlade County Historical Museum. Antigo Community Theater joined in the fun with a sketch comedy performance before the exhibit awards presentation. “ACT’’s summer-themed presentation was a unique and entertaining experience that appealed to all our visitors and members,” said Vicki Eldridge, AVA Gallery Director. “The performers showcased their creativity and talents by preparing the show in a short amount of time.” ...
Stevens Point seeks volunteers to work as election officials
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - The Stevens Point City Clerk’s office needs additional people who are interested in serving as election officials, otherwise known as poll workers, for the General Election being held on Tuesday, November 5. To work as an election official for the City of Stevens Point,...
Mid-State Technical College opens new AMETA Center in central Wisconsin
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAW) - Mid-State Technical College is celebrating a new opportunity for students. Today a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for its new Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship program. The groundbreaking is after five years of planning and construction. The new building will give students and faculty a...
Northwoods small businesses receive funding from Main Street America grant program
TOMAHAWK, Wis. - Local businesses have received funding as part of the Backing Small Businesses Program from Main Street America. The funds were awarded in the amount of $10,000. Local businesses include Cathy's Ice Cream and Candy in St. Germain, the Northwoods Child Development Center in Eagle River, PROCESS in...
Merrill middle school hires Rhinelander native as new associate principal
MERRILL, Wis. - Prairie River Middle School has a new associate principal. The school district hired Nate Lemmens as the replacement for Diane Goetsch, who retired at the end of last school year. Lemmens was previously a special education teacher for 12 years in Milwaukee, before becoming the Wausau West...
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