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Day: May 30, 2025

BLUE-GREEN ALGAE EXPOSURE POSSIBLE LINK TO DOG’S DEATH OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Steve Dillon

LYNNE – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources received a report of a dog’s death over Memorial Day weekend at Muskellunge Lake, possibly linked to blue-green algae exposure. The incident was also reported to the Lincoln County Health Department and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. An investigation is now underway, led by the Lincoln County Health Department with support from state health and natural resources officials. Testing is being completed of the Lake water. Should anyone have photos of conditions at Muskellunge Lake over the holiday weekend, especially any…

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MERRILL POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT WEEK ENDING MAY 25

Steve Dillon

MERRILL – The Merrill Police Department responded to seven incidents last week. Officers conducted approximately 28 traffic stops and 108 security checks. There were two calls for disorderly conduct.  There was one instance of an individual being taken into custody due to active warrants. There was one report of damage to property, one report of mail tampering, one traffic stop where a male driver was cited for operating an ATV on a state highway, and one report of a disturbance that led to a male suspect being cited for possession of…

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