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Vernon County Finance Committee backs $3 million for first phase of facilities improvement plan

June 18, 2026 By Tim Hundt VERNON COUNTY, Wis. – Vernon County’s Finance Committee signaled support for up to $3 million in heating, cooling and controls work at the sheriff’s office as part of an ongoing investment...

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Vernon County scrambles for landfill space as DNR continues to stretch permit timeline

March 10, 2026 VIROQUA Wis. – The Vernon County Infrastructure Committee met March 10 and continued to grapple with the space limits at the Vernon County Landfill. The extreme space conservation measures being...

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The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday’s jobs report

Oct. 2, 2025 By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision...

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Celebrate Wisconsin forest products with the DNR

National Forest Products week is Oct. 20-26 Oct 11, 2024 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) joins the nation in celebrating Forest Products Week from Oct. 20-26, 2024. The...

October 20, 2024

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Trapping seasons just around corner in Wisconsin

Oct 16, 2024 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer...

October 16, 2024

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Special fire order issued due to ongoing drought that includes Richland and Crawford counties

Oct 14, 2024 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that due to prolonged drought conditions and potential for elevated fire danger throughout the fall, the agency is...

October 16, 2024

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Over 25,000 applications for historic Wisconsin elk hunting season that began October 12

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the start of the 2024 elk hunting season on Saturday, Oct. 12. This is Wisconsin’s seventh elk hunting season since the...

October 14, 2024

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Wisconsin offers tools to find your fall adventure

Oct 11, 2024 Autumn is here, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Wisconsin’s amazing fall colors. Some of the best viewing opportunities in the state can be found within Wisconsin’s...

October 12, 2024

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DNR announces grant to build hunting community

Sep 25, 2024 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for this year’s round of funding for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) grant program...

September 25, 2024

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Gov. Evers, DNR announce outreach grant program for lead service line replacement

Federally funded grants will promote community outreach and engagement in efforts to ensure clean, safe drinking water for Wisconsinites MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural...

August 7, 2024

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Vernon County Finance Committee backs $3 million for first phase of facilities improvement plan

Vernon County scrambles for landfill space as DNR continues to stretch permit timeline

The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday’s jobs report

Celebrate Wisconsin forest products with the DNR

Trapping seasons just around corner in Wisconsin

Special fire order issued due to ongoing drought that includes Richland and Crawford counties

Over 25,000 applications for historic Wisconsin elk hunting season that began October 12

Wisconsin offers tools to find your fall adventure

DNR announces grant to build hunting community

Gov. Evers, DNR announce outreach grant program for lead service line replacement

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