wisconsin public radio Archives - Great Lakes Now

Superior mayor makes case for takeover of Wisconsin’s only private water utility

by Wisconsin Public Radio July 2, 2026July 8, 2026

Mayor Jim Paine says municipal ownership would lower rates, which Superior Water, Light & Power disputes.

Invasive Species

In Lake Superior, researchers find invasive bloody red shrimp are here to stay

by Wisconsin Public Radio July 1, 2026July 2, 2026

Enbridge to Pay $275K Settlement for 2019 Wisconsin Spill After DOJ Action

by Wisconsin Public Radio June 26, 2026July 7, 2026

Recreation and Tourism

Around 200 acres protected along Lake Superior for longest national scenic trail

by Wisconsin Public Radio May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines

Judge halts some work on Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Public Radio May 21, 2026May 22, 2026

Why mining in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters matters to Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Public Radio May 8, 2026May 8, 2026