Diesel shock for harvest: Wisconsin farmers say $6+ diesel and trade pressures are driving up costs just as harvest ramps, with one dairy operation estimating fuel bills that could hit hundreds of thousands. Great Lakes restoration: Volunteers helped restore manoomin (wild rice) on the St. Louis River estuary by distributing seed by canoe, aiming for long-term habitat recovery. Lake Superior algae focus: Experts are urging swift action to address harmful algal blooms threatening the region’s waters. Line 5 fight heats up: Enbridge says Line 5 is back in service via a temporary bypass after an Iron County leak, while the DNR raised concerns about permits and environmental impacts. Wildlife and habitat: Wisconsin leaders marked a Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area historical marker dedication, tying local history to ecology and species habitat. Weather watch: Widespread rain and storms are moving in, with possible flooding in low-lying areas and gusty winds. Public health outdoors: Researchers warn of tickborne-illness risk as autumn migration and tick activity rise. Rural resilience: UW Health expands plant-based, locally sourced options as part of a sustainable food system push. Community support: United Way’s Mobile Community Closet brings free clothing to Mosinee for National Clothing Insecurity Awareness Day.