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Wisconsin professor fights for public beach access amid national trend

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A retired college professor in Wisconsin is fighting a $313 trespassing ticket for walking on a Lake Michigan beach, a case that highlights a broader national struggle over public access to waterfronts. Paul Florsheim, a former UW-Milwaukee professor, argues that his right to access the shoreline is being eroded by private interests, citing a similar ruling that granted Elon Musk's SpaceX control over a Texas beach. Florsheim's legal battle, which he believes has significant implications for public property rights, is being pursued with the hope of reaching the Wisconsin Supreme Court. AI

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Wisconsin professor fights for public beach access amid national trend

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    The retired college professor fighting a $313 trespassing ticket in Wisconsin thinks he’s part of a national struggle

    Paul Florsheim just wanted to walk his beach. The retired professor thinks his $313 trespassing ticket is like the fight against Elon Musk.

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