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Court case goes forward against Former Rhinelander City Administrator Deadline for Rhinelander students to sign up for virtual learning Researchers studying why natural walleye reproduction has fallen What to do if you get a mystery seed package from China

In Thursday's WXPR news: The National Weather Service as confirmed a tornado touched down in Vilas County on Sunday We should learn full plans for public instruction in Rhinelander this fall later on Thursday Biologists are trying to figure out why walleye are struggling to reproduce in Northwoods lakes Wetlands in Wisconsin may be under threat under a new Trump administration rule

In Wednesday's WXPR news: Two major Crandon off-road races will go forward in September We have results from Tuesday's few primary elections in the area The Great Headwaters Trail system got a major funding boost to complete the Conover-Phelps trail Some local municipalities are hurting from the loss of tax revenue during the pandemic

In WXPR news on Tuesday: A WXPR survey shows most Northwoods public schools will return to full in-person instruction this fall Polls are open for Tuesday's primary election A Vilas County shooting range is closed after stray bullets were found nearby Rhinelander took the first steps in considering a new city administrator Monday night Another round of free COVID-19 testing is coming up in Merrill

In WXPR news: Storms Sunday night created damage and travel issues in the Star Lake area USDA Rural Development grants will benefit two Northwoods groups A major wastewater treatment plant project is set to move forward in Lac du Flambeau A rare plant, thought to be extinct, has been found near Crandon

In WXPR news: New ATV laws target safety in Wisconsin The DOT hopes to get feedback on a proposed project in Lincoln County One health official has a unique view on mask-wearing in Wisconsin The Crandon International Raceway announced two major events are on for September

Protest in Oneida County encourages use of masks Min-Aqua Bats call off activities due to COVID-19 Group campsites closed on Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Minocqua Town Board approves hiring of additional dispatcher

In WXPR news on Tuesday: Rhinelander will explore PFAS treatment options at two wells closed last year Group camping sites will be closed on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest for the remainder of the season AARP Wisconsin is launching a comprehensive voter guide Arts Wisconsin is hoping for additional financial support from Congress

In Monday's headlines: An inmate disturbance at Lincoln Hills was controlled over the weekend The COVID-19 testing site scheduled for Tuesday in St. Germain has been canceled State logging associations are supporting legislation giving economic relief to timber harvesters Birds at an Antigo rehab center need donations of meat for food Marshfield Clinic now fully owns two additional hospitals in the region

In WXPR headlines: Several Northwoods counties and sheriff's office's won't enforce Gov. Evers mask mandate The Natural Resources Board changed few deer hunt provisions this week after public criticism A blood drive is coming up in the Lakeland area Like Wisconsin, Minnesota lakes are warming this summer