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Moving DNR Forestry Headquarters north would be expensive
MADISON - Some Department of Natural Resources board members think moving the agency's forestry headquarters from Madison to northern Wisconsin would cost too much.

The 2015-17 state budget required the DNR prepare a move proposal.

The agency included the proposal in its next budget request.

According to the plan, building a headquarters in Wausau would cost $5.9 million to construct and $10.8 million annually to run for 20 years.

Leasing space would cost $1 million the first year and $9.4 million annually for 20 years....
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