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Dozens of deer in Wisconsin dead from EHD
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Maureen Breslin , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The affected area includes Washington County, where around 100 dead deer have been found. Further information on the outbreak can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 9 KMSP.
In neighboring Wisconsin, a significant number of deer have died due to an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD. The affected area includes Washington County, where around 100 dead deer have been found.
The EHD outbreak is expected to persist until the onset of colder weather. Further information on the outbreak can be found through local news sources, such as FOX 9 KMSP.
Details on the outbreak's progression and impact are available from the source, providing more insight into the situation in Washington County.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In neighboring Wisconsin, a significant number of deer have died due to an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD. The affected area includes Washington County, where around 100 dead deer…
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