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WEBIn the Midwest’s fight to remove invasive carp, experts say every fish counts. Héctor Alejandro Arzate. , October 3, 2024. Midwest states are spending millions to manage invasive carp in rivers and lakes. If left unchecked, conservation experts say the fish could wreak havoc on local ecosystems and fishing industries. Education.
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School District of Rhinelander Opens Hodag Dome to the Public
WEBFeb 1, 2021 · Inside, a group of about 50 people spread out on the turf field. “This is just a very exciting day for School District but also our community,” said School District of Rhinelander Superintendent Eric Burke. The Hodag Dome is now open to the public. At about 128,000 square feet it is the largest air-supported high school dome in the nation.
The National Emblem Of The USA - WXPR
WEBJul 6, 2020 · The bald eagle was part of the design of the Great Seal of the United States of America which was adopted in 1782. The Great Seal (or Presidential Seal) used the bald eagle as the symbol of power and authority. The bald eagle itself was officially adopted as the emblem of the USA in 1787. Since that time, the bald eagle has been used to ...
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WEB6 days ago · Wisconsin Department of Justice investigating mayor's removal of ballot drop box. Scott Bauer Associated Press. , October 4, 2024. The Wisconsin Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that its criminal investigators are looking into the removal of Wausau's only absentee ballot drop box by the mayor last month.
The Relationship Between Wolves and Deer - WXPR
WEBMar 15, 2018 · In this week's episode of Wildlife Matters, the Masked Biologist examines the predator prey relationship of wolves and deer. From time to time I receive an account from a reliable source about what I assume was a well-meaning sportsman who interrupted a wolf that was in the process of killing a deer. Sometimes people find a partially eaten ...
The Aftermath of Tribe Termination - WXPR
WEBFeb 17, 2021 · The Indian Termination Act of the 1950s was a misguided attempt to alleviate economic hardship on Reservations by terminating tribal sovereignty and relocating Native peoples to urban areas where they could find work and be assimilated. The act had a significant impact on Wisconsin’s Menominee Tribe. It also led to the founding of the ...
Aspirus Acquisition of Northern Wisconsin Ascension Hospitals
WEBAug 2, 2021 · Aspirus. Just after a minute after midnight Saturday, Aspirus acquired seven hospitals, 21 physician clinics, air and ground medical transport, and more than 2,700 new employees from Ascension. The Aspirus expansion was first announced in January. Aspirus now owns hospitals as far south as Columbia County all …
Foxfire And Bioluminescent Fungi - WXPR
WEBAug 31, 2020 · Interestingly, the cause of foxfire was apparently discovered in 1823 because wooden support beams inside a mine seemed to glow in the dark, but upon further examination it was determined that fungus growing on the wood that was glowing. Bioluminescent fungi seem to emit a glow in darkness …
Forest County Potawatomi Community investing in housing and
WEBMar 17, 2022 · More than $8 million is being invested in the Forest County Potawatomi Community. The tribe received two grants from state programs funded with federal coronavirus aid.