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Blue-green algae bloom confirmed on Wisconsin River in Stevens Point

The Wisconsin DNR has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae blooms along sections of the Wisconsin River in Stevens ...

No 'criminal conduct' in death of Wisconsin grad student, police say

La Crosse police said that based on the preliminary autopsy results, they don't think there was any criminal conduct related to Eliotte Heinz's death.
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Blue-Green Algae Reported in Wisconsin River Near Stevens Point

STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — The City of Stevens Point and the Wisconsin DNR have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae, ...

Could invasive carp show up in the Wisconsin River? Middle schoolers learn to test for them.

The idea has been to guide youths through the scientific process of collecting samples, extracting DNA and analyzing it.

Missing Wisconsin graduate student found dead in the Mississippi River

Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old graduate student in Wisconsin was found dead on Wednesday after going missing over the weekend, ...
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Nestled On The Mississippi River Is Wisconsin's Colorful Getaway Bursting With Trails, Trees, And Crisp Air

Visit one of the oldest cities in Wisconsin, home to historical sites, stunning nature trails, lush greenery, and ...
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Portage semi crash causes diesel fuel spill on bridge over Wisconsin River

P ORTAGE, Wis. (WMTV) - A semi crash caused a diesel fuel spill on a bridge over the Wisconsin River, the Portage Fire ...
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Central Wisconsin teens excel at Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward

Teens from the Wisconsin River Rollers shined at the 2025 Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin, from July 16–19.