A famous bike route along the Mississippi River could soon get official recognition in Wisconsin

The bike trail runs 3,000 miles along the river between Minnesota and Louisiana. Most states marked the route with signs, but ...
Wisconsin Watch

As cover crop use grows, many farmers struggle to commit to the practice

In states along the Mississippi River, Wisconsin has the highest percentage of its cropland using cover crops, nearly 8%.
MinnPost

Under new EPA rule, protections would dry up for wetlands across the Mississippi River basin

Many acres of wetlands across the vast Mississippi River basin would lose federal protection under a the new rule.
KCRG on MSN

Low-flying planes to map eastern Iowa in year-long national geological survey

The U.S. Geological Survey plans to start low-level plane flights this month across eastern Iowa to update national maps and ...
Islands.com on MSN

The 'Sunfish Capital Of The World' Is A Wisconsin City With A Glistening Recreation Lake And Scenic Trails

Guarded by a massive sunfish statue, this Wisconsin city boasts a man-made lake perfect for anglers and hiking or biking ...
The Gazette

USGS will fly ‘low-level’ planes over Eastern Iowa to look for critical minerals

The U.S. Geological Survey will be flying airplanes over parts of Eastern Iowa starting this month to help make new maps for ...
Islands.com on MSN

Between Minneapolis And Madison Is Wisconsin's Underrated Scenic Village With A Unique Mountain Island And Outdoor Fun

This small town nestled between Minneapolis, MN and Madison, WI is a slice of midwest living with gorgeous mountains and ...
WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

After years of drinking bottled water, small Wisconsin town creates its own PFAS solution

The Wisconsin DNR is providing bottled water to more than 1,700 households because of PFAS contamination in their drinking ...
Ever After in the Woods

12 Quaint Villages In Wisconsin That You Won’t Find In Guidebooks

Explore Wisconsin’s hidden charm with these quaint villages off the beaten path that you won’t find in any guidebook.
News8000

Federal budget proposal eliminates funding for La Crosse environmental research center

A federal environmental research center that employs 86 people in La Crosse will close under the Trump administration's 2026 ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A modern Stonehenge is hidden in the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in Wisconsin

Kinstone, which overlooks the Mississippi River in Fountain City, Wisconsin, is home to giant stone structures that often remind visitors of Stonehenge. The land has been in founder and creator ...