WeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field

The workers at WeeShire Mains have completed various projects improving the homes of the animals and elevating the experience for visitors.

June 10, 2026Updated: June 10, 2026

By Kristi Shields

WeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field

WeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field

The chickens at WeeShire Mains now have a new enclosed chicken coop.Kristi Shields

Regional

Ground broken on Madison's latest affordable housing project

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Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

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State

WeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

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