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Get those ice shanties off before they fall in!

Get those ice shanties off before they fall in!
Two ice shanties sitting on the ice around sunrise or sunset.
Get those ice shanties off before they fall in!
Two ice shanties sitting on the ice around sunrise or sunset.

Anglers are reminded that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching, for getting structures off inland and boundary waters, around the state.

Permanent ice shan...

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Don’t give invasive species a helping hand spreading

Everyone is encouraged to participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), Feb. 23-27, a national event, held by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). This is a great time to remind the public of how they can help prevent the spread of invasive species, year-round. The event is dedicated to raising awareness about invasive species, the threats they...

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Show what Wisconsin’s Great Waters mean to you

Entries are now accepted for the 18th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project. Top pho...

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Potato Board in need of nominees to serve

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), is accepting nominations through March 27, for three seats on the Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. Potato growers in Districts 1, which includes Chippewa County, 2 and 3, are eligible to nominate board members or be nominated. Potato growers should receive a nomination form in the mail. Eligible growers also can req...

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Improving daily life through having better nasal function

Nasal obstruction is emerging as a significant, but often underrecognized factor, affecting sleep, exercise tolerance and overall quality of life. Patients frequently seek care only after years of mouth breathing, poor sleep or chronic throat irritation, symptoms that can be tied directly to impaired nasal airflow. Obstruction can stem from a variety of causes, including septal deviation, nasal...

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Scammers now acting as government entities

Wisconsin consumers, businesses and government entities, report being targeted by scammers, who impersonate local government entities and officials. The scammers are attempting to deceive individuals, businesses and other organizations, into wiring them money for fake tax bills and other fees, such as building permits or zoning submissions. These government imposters are making contact with tar...

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Students are exiting school unready for the workforce

Over half of Wisconsin employers agree that the state’s K-12 education system does not adequately prepare students for the workforce, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. This frustration, though not new, compounds other workforce issues in the state, including labor availability and demographic challenges. As the economy seems to strengthen, hiring is on the rise, but 60 percen...

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