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DNR says cicadas emerging in Wis. for first time in 17 years
The Wisconsin DNR says a resident of Lake Geneva sent in photos of newly emerged Brood XIII cicadas, which only hatch every 17 years.
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. — They’re here.
The Wisconsin DNR says this year’s highly hyped cicada emergence is happening in the southeastern part of the state. A resident of Lake Geneva sent in photos taken Friday, May 17, capturing insects that have been positively identified as Brood XIII cicadas.
“Dozens are hatching in my yard,” the photographer said in an email to the DNR.
The type of cicada hatching in southeastern Wisconsin only emerges from underground every 17 years. University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Insect Diagnostics Lab Director PJ Liesch – better known as The Wisconsin Bug Guy – tells the Milwaukee Journal that this summer is the first time since 2007 that the Brood XIII bugs will come out. He explains that they spend most of their lives underground as juveniles feeding on tree roots and avoiding predators, and after emerging as adult cicadas, will only live about four to six weeks.
That limited run is a good thing, as the DNR warns residents that the mating call of the cicada can be deafening AND annoying. They emerge en masse, with tens of thousands per acre, and after they mate their dead carcasses can become a nuisance as they litter the ground.
On the positive side, cicadas don’t bite or sting, and some people actually collect and eat them (cicadas are known as “tree shrimp).
There is another Brood of cicada – XIX – that is expected to emerge along with the XIII in Illinois and other states south but likely not in Wisconsin. Records indicate this will be the first time the two broods have emerged together since 1803, 221 years ago.
DNR entomologists say cicadas are expected to keep emerging in southern Wisconsin into June and will not appear again in the state until 2041. They are asking residents who spot cicadas on their property or public lands to report the sighting on the Cicada Safari app to help track the co-emergence of Broods XIII and XIX.
For more information on cicadas, visit a special page on the UW-Madison website.
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Hundreds gathered to watch the musical White Christmas, but for one person, the show wasn’t the most important part of their evening.
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“Me and her have had a really good bond since I’ve came into her life,” Sergeant Tony Bryand said.
Sgt. Bryand has been away on deployment in Kuwait for the last 10 months, returning home just in time for the holidays. On stage, his stepdaughter, nine-year-old Jenalia, plays Susan Waverly.
“Me being gone is a big change, really hard on her,” Sgt. Bryand said, choking up. “Hard on me.”
During the preshow announcement, emcee Nancy Nelson walked out, set to announce the start of the show.
Instead, she was interrupted by Jenalia.
“On behalf of the theater, Nancy, we would all like to thank you for all you do!” Jenalia said, surprising Nancy.
“You should have them, and I know someone who wants to give them to you, darling,” Nelson said in response. “Turn around!”
In front of the crowd, Jenalia turned and saw Sgt. Bryand, running into his arms, reuniting the two after months apart.
“He has not seen her on this stage, in this show, but he will tonight!” Nelson said while the two embraced.
Sgt. Bryand sat and watched his stepdaughter perform during the show, the nerves he had conquered, and now reunited for the holidays.
“Gonna give her a memory, gonna give us a memory that we’ll never forget,” he said.
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The man was driving up the entrance ramp from Concord Boulevard to northbound Highway 52 when his truck lost control, said the state patrol.
His truck crossed over the northbound lanes of Highway 52 before colliding with another vehicle, said the state patrol.
The road conditions were snowy and icy when the crash occurred.
The state patrol identified the man who died as 74-year-old Willard Pohl of Inver Grove Heights.
The driver of the other vehicle and his five passengers, which included four children, were not injured in the crash.
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On Saturday, the second wave of over 550 Citizen-Soldiers reunited with their families at the division’s headquarters in Arden Hills.
This homecoming follows the first wave of soldiers who returned earlier this week, marking the end of a successful mission that began in February 2024.
The Red Bulls were deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield, where they played a role in strengthening defense relationships with partner nations.
During their deployment, the Red Bulls conducted numerous military-to-military exercises with partner nation forces in the region. They also modernized the division headquarters with top of the line communications equipment. Lieutenant Colonel Jay Hackett, the Infantry Battalion Commander, expressed pride in the unit’s focus and dedication throughout the mission.
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