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Discover The Michigan Town So Cheap Retirees Swear Social Security Covers Every Single Bill

Nobody expects to find their ideal retirement town by looking at the very tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which is exactly why Ironwood keeps surprising people. This small city tucked against the Wisconsin border has quietly become one of the most genuinely affordable places to retire in the entire Midwest, and the retirees who’ve figured that out aren’t exactly rushing to spread the word.

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Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza Found In Rusk County

A new case of highly-pathogenic avian influenza has been identified in Wisconsin. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) says the H5N1 virus has affected a backyard poultry flock near Bruce in Rusk County. Birds on the premises were depopulated and will not enter the food system. DATCP says the 34 birds were a mixture of chickens, turkeys, geese, and ducks.

Rusk County, WI · 1d
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Rural residents worry they’ll be disconnected by Verizon’s plan to end Wisconsin landlines

Some in rural Wisconsin communities say a plan to cut landline telephone service on or after Nov. 16 could leave thousands of Wisconsinites disconnected. The planned change comes as part of a push to modernize Verizon’s communication network, according to the company. Statewide, Verizon estimates 3,500 addresses — both...

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DNR 'still considering' enforcement on Line 5 violations

NORTHERN WISCONSIN (WJFW) — It’s been one month since the DNR formally issued a notice of violation to Canadian energy company Enbridge for its work on the Line 5 reroute. On Thursday a DNR spokesperson said cleanup efforts are underway at the site of the Saxon spill in Iron County. On August 25, a contractor’s truck rolled into a section of active pipeline there, releasing 1.3 million gallons of liquid natural gas.

Iron County, WI · 1d

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Protesters rally outside of Social Security field office in Rhinelander amid recent staff cuts

RHINELANDER (WJFW) — Protesters were outside of the Social Security office on Navajo Street in Rhinelander Thursday afternoon making their voices heard regarding cuts to the office. There have been many cuts to the Rhinelander office and others around the country. The protesters say that these cuts don’t just...

Rhinelander, WI · 2d

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EC City County Health Dept. Announces New Director

The Eau Claire City-County Board of Health is announcing its next leader. Julie McCallum will serve as the department’s next director. McCallum is currently the Public Health Supervisor for the Sawyer County Health and Human Services Department. She will take over the Eau Claire City-County role on January 4th after current director Lieske Giese officially retires.

Sawyer County, WI · 2d

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Businesses, churches hosting free meals on Thanksgiving Day

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Several area churches and community centers are opening their doors this Thanksgiving to make sure everyone has the chance to have a warm meal and some friendly company. Antigo. Carving Memories will host their 5th annual free Thanksgiving meal at Northstar Lanes located at 400 Prosser...

Marshfield, WI · 3d

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Rhinelander artist showcases Northwoods life through 'dreamlike' display at airport

RHINELANDER (WJFW) — A new art installation at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport explores Northwoods life through a dreamlike and humorous lens. Sunscreen, brats and a floating Croc. Things people might see from their dock on a sunny summer day at the lake—but with a twist. “Kind of with...

Rhinelander, WI · 2d