1/20/2026

SAXON - Saxon Harbor’s Lake Superior marina has once again been recertified as a Wisconsin Clean Marina for its environmental efforts. The Ashland Daily Press reports that since 2020, the marina has implemented erosion and pollution controls, including bioretention areas, native plantings, and vegetated buffers, along with a fish cleaning station, fishing line recycling, and boater education. The certification is crucial for environmental stewardship, business appeal, risk reduction, local economy support, and infrastructure resilience. The Wisconsin Clean Marina Program, launched in 2010 by Wisconsin Sea Grant and partners, has certified 26 marinas. The marine industry contributes over $2.7 billion to Wisconsin’s economy.

1/20/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Advocates for clean energy and the environment are calling on the Trump administration to keep good on his promise to cut energy costs.

Wisconsin families are among those feeling the pinch as energy prices continue to rise across the state. One of the latest polls shows Americans have real concerns about their utility bills, among other rising expenses. David Kieve with the Environmental Defense Fund says in Wisconsin, at least three utilities have asked for and gotten rate increases in the last year, with some already in effect.

                    0:11  "Utilities have requested rate increases of as much as 27%. This could lead to bills going up by as much as $300 per year for Wisconsin families."

Kieve says President Trump promised to cut electric bills in half but instead, costs have increased by double digits nationwide, leaving more households struggling to pay utility bills. The Trump administration attributes rising energy costs to policies of past Democratic administrations, and argues that deregulation and boosting fossil fuels will keep prices down and ensure energy independence.

1/20/2026

IRONWOOD – Some of the Coldest air of the season will create a period of below zero temperatures from Thursday night through at least Saturday morning across most of Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin. Temperatures will fall to below -15F and wind chills near -35F to -40F are likely. Highs on Friday expected at -13