Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - July 5, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Natural Connections: River Of Life

Yellow iris has a long history in this country, but can also be invasive and alter wetland habitats.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 28, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Natural Connections: Finding The Lady’s Slipper

'Since the fungi, forest community, and pollination have to coalesce perfectly for an orchid to bloom, we felt lucky to be in the right place at the right time.'

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 21, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Natural Connections: Old Turtle

This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.

Project Sealing Bridge Decks, Columns On US 53 To Start

Moving operations to start in Eau Claire and continue north to Superior.

Northbound US 53 Exit And Entrance Ramps To Close At US 63

Temporary closures result of pavement replacement project on US 53.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 14, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Natural Connections: A New Coralroot

The exquisite flowers of striped coralroot derive all of their energy from trees, through a fungal conduit.

Ramp From WIS 70 To Southbound US 53 To Close Temporarily

Ramps on east side of interchange expected to reopen early next week.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - June 7, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Natural Connections: 'Flowers From Stone To Sand'

This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - May 31, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Wisconsin DNR Seeking Landowners To Host Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

Deadline To Apply Is July 1.

Natural Connections: A Festival Of Birds And Nature

'Already, the world feels filled to the brim with colorful new life.'

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - May 24, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

DNR: Cicadas Have Begun To Emerge In Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today confirmed the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin.

Natural Connections Beautiful Bird's-Eye Primrose

'I discovered that Bird's-eye Primrose (Primula mistassinica) is a Species of Special Concern in Wisconsin'

Culvert Replacement Project On WIS 70 To Start In Sawyer County

Work includes replacing culverts with a bridge, installing guardrail and signage.

Ramps From And To Northbound US 53 To Close Temporarily

Closure necessary to complete ramp pavement replacement work east of Spooner.

Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - May 17, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.

Natural Connections: The Speed Of Spring

This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.

Northwest WI Regional Construction Update - May 10, 2024

Road construction project updates for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.