A fresh start to fall
Bonnie Grover examines a tomato at the Minocqua Farmer’s Market on Friday, Oct. 2. The final farmer’s market of the year will take place Friday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 408 East Chicago Street.
Lady T-Bird tennis finishes second place in the GNC
The Lakeland girls’ tennis team had several all-conference honorees following the Great Northern Conference meet in Wausau. The Thunderbirds finished third out of nine teams with 17 points at the GNC meet on Thursday at Newman Catholic High School in Wausau.
Presque Isle town board to send letter of dissatisfaction to LUHS school board over bus routes
The Presque Isle town board, at its Oct. 1 meeting, decided to send a letter to the Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) school board expressing the board’s dissatisfaction with current bus routes.
The Island City Fall Wine Walk on Oct. 10
The Minocqua Island Association invites the public to attend the Island City Fall Wine Walk on Oct. 10 from 4-8 p.m. in downtown Minocqua. As the fall colors are in full swing, come sip, stroll and shop your way through downtown on one of the prettiest evenings of the year.
Don’t miss state’s youth deer hunt this weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources encourages experienced hunters to introduce the rich tradition of deer hunting to the next generation during Wisconsin’s annual youth deer hunt. The 2026 youth deer hunt runs from Saturday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 11.
Shutout snaps skid
After getting shut out last week, the Lakeland Union High School football team pitched a shutout of its own Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak. The Thunderbirds beat Mosinee 14-0 in a Great Northern Conference game at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua.
Downtown Minocqua DOT project encounters delay
For a couple of days last week, people going through downtown Minocqua noticed traffic control items had been placed but very little — if any — work was being done on the pavement that had been designated as closed.
North Lakeland Discovery Center and Minocqua Public Library to host plant swap Oct. 27
The North Lakeland Discovery Center will host a plant swap and potluck at the Minocqua Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The free event encourages participants to bring a houseplant or cutting to trade and go home with a fresh new addition to brighten your …
Red Robin riddle: Lakeland volleyball drops five-set match to Antigo
As in previous seasons, the Antigo and Lakeland volleyball teams had a back-and-forth match with the Red Robins coming out on top. The Thunderbirds fell in five sets (28-30, 25-16, 25-15, 18-25, 6-15) to the Red Robins on Thursday at the Lakeland Union High School fieldhouse in Minocqua.
9 Price County wolves killed over human safety concerns
Nine wolves in Price County were trapped and euthanized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services in late August and early September. According to multiple media reports, the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said it was decided to euthanize the wolves after “a series of verified threats to …
Lakeland Rotary Club presents $12,500 grant to Lakeland Consortium Mental Health Program
The Lakeland Rotary Club presented a $12,500 grant on Oct. 1 to the Lakeland Consortium Mental Health Program at Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) to support youth wellness in local communities.
Lakeland boys’ cross country wins Nightfall Classic, girls third
The Lakeland Union High School cross country team took part in the Nightfall Classic 608 Friday at Tuscumbia Golf Course in Green Lake. The Lakeland boys won the Division 2 race with 44 points while the Lakeland girls took third with 106 points.
Northern Waters Genealogical Society hosts ‘From Denmark to America: Discover Your Danish Roots’
The Northern Waters Genealogical Society invites you to its next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Boulder Junction Community Center, located at 5392 Park Street. This month’s program is “From Denmark to America: Discover Your Danish Roots” presented live via Zoom by Jayme Middendorf.
Minocqua traffic stop leads to 8th OWI charge for Florida man
A Marco Island, Florida man has been charged for an eighth operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge as the result of a Sept. 18 traffic stop in Minocqua. John David Ash, 64, is held on $50,000 bond in the Oneida County jail, his next appearance in Oneida County court to be …
LUHS girls’ swim wins sixth conference dual meet
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team came away with a 129-35 victory over Antigo on Thursday at the LUHS pool in Minocqua. The Thunderbirds won nine of the 11 events and improved to 6-1 in Great Northern Conference play.
Manitowish Waters man involved in Lac du Flambeau rollover
A Manitowish Waters man escaped serious injury during the rollover of the 2002 BMW 330xi sedan he was driving on County Highway H in Lac du Flambeau Thursday. According to T.J. Bill, chief of the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police, a witness called in the rollover just north of the …
Food for Kidz comes to LUHS this fall
A food repackaging event is at Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) on Saturday, Oct. 24, to help families suffering from food insecurity.
