Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail Passes Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail Passes For Non-Residents Wisconsin DNR Robert McKenzie / Monday, April 26, 2021 0 779 Article rating: No rating NORTHERN, WISCONSIN ~~~~~~April 26, 2021 (LSN) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that off-highway motorcycle trail passes are now available for non-residents to purchase. Until now, non-residents needed to register their off-highway motorcycle (OHM) in Wisconsin to operate on trails or other publicly established corridors. #LSN_Outdoors #LSN_WiscNews #LSN_CircleTour Read more
Get Ready To Fish! Get Ready To Fish! May 1 marks opening day in Wisconsin Robert McKenzie / Friday, April 23, 2021 0 806 Article rating: No rating MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~~~ April 23, 2021 (LSN) May 1 marks opening day for many Wisconsin fishing seasons! Our state's unique mix of lakes, streams and rivers combined with easy fishing access and the potential for large fish make it one of the top fishing destinations in the nation. Share the water, take someone fishing and make memories one fish at a time. #LSN_Outdoors #LSN_WiscNews Read more
Wisconsin State Park System Updates Wisconsin State Park System Updates 49 state parks, more than 500 boat launches, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, over 5,000 campsites Robert McKenzie / Friday, April 23, 2021 0 862 Article rating: No rating Northern Wisconsin ~~~~~~ April 16, 2021 (LSN) With 49 state parks, more than 500 boat launches, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, over 5,000 campsites and much more – your springtime adventure awaits. As we usher in a new season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has several operations updates on State Parks and other DNR-managed lands outlined below. #LSN_CircleTour #LSN_WisNews #LSN_Outdoors Read more
Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours Sails into 62nd Season Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours Sails into 62nd Season Soo Michigan Robert McKenzie / 5/15/2021 0 1197 Article rating: No rating SAULT STE MARIE, MICHIGAN ~~~~~~ April 12, 2021 (LSN) Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours is pleased to announce new changes for its 62nd season. Starting May 15, passengers can board the iconic yellow and blue tour boats for a 90-minute tour through the Soo Locks to enjoy highlights of the American and Canadian shorelines. #LSN_CircleTour #LSN_MiNews #LSN_Outdoors Read more
Chippewa County Health Department vaccinating crew members on the Great Lakes’ area ships Chippewa County Health Department vaccinating crew members on the Great Lakes’ area ships Lake Carriers’ Association and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Robert McKenzie / Friday, April 9, 2021 0 1293 Article rating: No rating CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN ~~~~~~ April 9, 2021 (LSN) This past week Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) was approached by the Lake Carriers’ Association and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to collaborate on vaccinating crew members on the Great Lakes’ area ships. Since that proposal which was presented on Monday, CCHD staff will have vaccinated approximately 50 crew members on five ships with additional crew members to be vaccinated next week. The crews are receiving Johnson & Johnson vaccine and second dose Moderna vaccine. #LSN_Health #LSN_Shipping #LSN_MiNews Read more
War Memorial Hospital Installs Stop the Bleed Kits War Memorial Hospital Installs Stop the Bleed Kits Robert McKenzie / Wednesday, April 7, 2021 0 942 Article rating: No rating SAULT STE MARIE, MICHIGAN ~~~~~~ April 7, 2021 (LSN) The War Memorial has installed bleeding control kits throughout the hospital and at offsite clinic locations. Each kit contains resources to stop or control bleeding such as tourniquets, trauma bandages, gauze, shears, an emergency blanket, and personal protective equipment. #LSN_MiNews #LSN_Health Read more
COVID-19 V SARS-CoV-2 Variant B.1.1.7 Identified in Chippewa County COVID-19 V SARS-CoV-2 Variant B.1.1.7 Identified in Chippewa County 14- day quarantine versus the 10-day quarantine. Robert McKenzie / Tuesday, April 6, 2021 0 1137 Article rating: No rating CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN ~~~~~~ April 6, 2021 (LSN) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified Chippewa County Health Department (CCHD) that the MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories identified the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 in two Chippewa County residents. #LSN_MINews #LSN_Health Read more
2021 Spring Turkey Season Opener April 21 2021 Spring Turkey Season Opener April 21 Bonus Harvest Authorizations Still Available For Several Periods And Zones Robert McKenzie / Tuesday, April 6, 2021 0 1462 Article rating: No rating NORTHERN, WISCONSIN ~~~~~ April 6, 2021 (LSN) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding Wisconsinites to get ready for the upcoming 2021 spring turkey hunt happening April 21 - June 1. The 2021 spring turkey hunt includes six, seven-day periods running Wednesday through the following Tuesday. Each of the DNR’s seven turkey management zones will be open for hunting. #LSN_WiscNews #LSN_Outdoors Read more
Governor Signs Emergency Order Elevated Fire Risk Across Wisconsin Governor Signs Emergency Order Elevated Fire Risk Across Wisconsin Wisconsin DNR fire crews fighting a wildfire in Menomonee Falls Friday Robert McKenzie / Monday, April 5, 2021 0 1376 Article rating: 5.0 MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~~~ April 5, 2021 (LSN) Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout Wisconsin. Today, all of Wisconsin is at very high fire danger. The combination of dry vegetation, unseasonably warm temperatures, low relative humidity and increasing south or southeast winds will lead to continued elevated fire weather conditions. #LSN_Outdoors #LSN_WiscNews Read more
DNR Launches Lake Protection Network DNR Launches Lake Protection Network To Prevent Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species Robert McKenzie / Wednesday, March 31, 2021 0 1405 Article rating: No rating MADISON, WISCONSIN ~~~~~~ March 31, 2021 (LSN) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department recently awarded over $509,000 in funding for the new Lake Monitoring & Protection Network (LMPN) subprogram. This statewide network of natural resources professionals will help local communities prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protect their local waters' health. #LSN_Outdoors #LSN_WiscNews Read more
0 Arts Robert McKenzie Sunday, March 7, 2021 Newly commissioned works unveiled at MSP Airport MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL, MINNESOTA ~~~~~~ March 7, 2021 (LSN) The new mosaic works at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport follow two temporary installations of 122 Conversations, in both...
0 TBSO Robert McKenzie Thursday, February 4, 2021 TBSO Brings Music Back to Students with the Spirit Bear Project THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO ~~~~~~ February 4, 2021 (LSN) The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is inviting students all across Northwestern Ontario to join them and award-winning Indigenous singer-songwriter Shy-Anne Hovorka,...
