Tim Michels doesn’t know about the wild rice problem

Wisconsin’s GOP gubernatorial candidate has claimed ignorance about one of the state’s most pressing environmental issues. Wonder why?

The Wisconsin governor’s race is one of the most closely-watched elections this midterm. It is the most expensive general election in the country, with Democratic incumbent Gov. Tony Evers and Republican challenger Tim Michels spending a combined $55 million since the August primary. It is also one of the tightest races, with every recent poll showing t…