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County OK’s town’s wind, solar ordinance

By Kevin O’Brien

For the first time last week, Marathon County officially endorsed a township ordinance regarding wind and solar operations – but ...

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Legislature to blame for school tax increases

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End the nightmare: Put Wisconsin in charge of wolf management

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