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Gifts galore at shop with a cop
Ximena Garcia-Marin, left, and conservation warden Sam Eagan, right, pick out toys during Shop with a Cop on Tuesday, Dec. …
$50,000 cash bond set on Bangstad supporter accused of making threats
Oneida County circuit judge Mary Sowinski imposed this week a $50,000 cash bond on a Michigan man who has been …
Lakeland Sharing Foundation 2024 distribution a success
The Lakeland Sharing Foundation’s 2024 annual gift distribution was a resounding success, bringing joy and holiday spirit to nearly 350 …
Tree of Warmth: Warming the community
The holidays should be a special time for everyone, especially children. With cold weather, many of us take for granted …
Bangstad files notice of claim against Oneida County
Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) owner Kirk Bangstad has filed a combined notice of injury and notice of claim against Oneida …
Pines co-op downs Medford for win No. 2
The Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op defeated Medford for the second time this season on Tuesday night — and the …
Winning over the Warriors
Offense and defense came together for another convincing win for the Thunderbirds in Minocqua. The Lakeland girls’ basketball team defeated …
T-Bird boys’ hockey allows season-high seven goals in loss
A trip to Michigan gave the Lakeland boys’ hockey team an opportunity to be challenged in a high-scoring contest. The …
Tigers win big for first victory of the season
A dominant first half set the tone in Anthony Pemble’s first win as head coach of the Mercer boys’ basketball …
Mercer girls’ basketball loses back-to-back games
After winning their first game of the season last week, the Mercer girls’ basketball team couldn’t back it up. Ironwood, …
Minocqua Chain emergency rule on walleye harvest now set to carry through until permanent rule starts
The Minocqua Chain is currently operating under an emergency rule for walleye harvest, as many anglers know. This was to …
Ten-year panfish study looks to see which regulations would work to improve size structure
Alex Latzka, fisheries systems biologist and panfish team co-chair for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), came to the Natural …
Natural Resources Board approves changes to Deer Management Assistance Program
The Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) is a program through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that helps private land …
Fish Like a GIRL
Last week I talked about field guides and journals as gifts or state park or state trail passes. This week, …
The Lake Where You Live
On Saturday morning Birch Lake lay covered in virginal white, not a mark on the fresh snow except a few …