Notes of Honor
Frank Zagar of VFW Post 7898 salutes while local students Lyra Zoch and Norah Gilbert sing the “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a Memorial Day ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery, Monday, May 25 in Woodruff.
Lady T-Bird track and field regional runner-ups
The Lakeland Union High School track and field team had strong individual performances during a regional meet Tuesday. The Thunderbird girls finished runner-up out of nine teams with 108 points at a WIAA Division 2 regional meet at Medford. The Thunderbird boys were third out of nine teams with 120 …
Large law enforcement response to reports of weapons
A Lac du Flambeau man was taken into custody Sunday evening following an incident in Lac du Flambeau. According to a press release from TJ Bill, chief of the Lac Du Flambeau Tribal Police Department, tribal police and the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department received a request for assistance from a …
June events at Minocqua Public Library
StoryTime Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the library’s program room. Stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Join Children’s Wisconsin staff for Wiggle, Giggle and Shake on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Sing, dance and play in the library’s program room!
Hardwoood Hearings
Give fault and reason to whatever or whoever you want, but it’s probably no secret we live in a fast world. There’s always another thing to do no matter how many tasks we cross off.
The Lake Where You Live
Different fish attack and eat their prey in different ways. If you understand their habits, you might improve your odds of catching your favorite species on your lake. You might think apex predator fish go about their feeding in much the same way, but that isn’t the case. For example, …
Lakeland golf team comes up short of advancing
One of the more impressive team streaks came to an end following Lakeland golf’s postseason meet. The Thunderbirds finished sixth out of nine teams with a team score of 331 during a WIAA Division 1 regional meet Tuesday at Greenwood Hills Country Club, a par 72, in Wausau.
Judge rejects Bangstad effort to federalize privacy lawsuit
A federal judge has rejected Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad’s attempt to move a state invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against him into federal court, ruling that the dispute is fundamentally a state-law tort case rather than a federal campaign-finance dispute.
Lakeland Pantry Bear Cupboard Run returns for 2026
The Lakeland Pantry’s Bear Cupboard Run is scheduled to return for its 17th year on June 27, at Torpy Park in Minocqua. The event includes a Cubby Run for children 9 and under, a 5K run/walk, and a half marathon.
Wisconsin has strong showing for 2026 spring turkey hunting season
Wisconsin’s spring turkey season wrapped up this week. Preliminary numbers by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) show a total of over 47,000 birds were harvested. This year’s season also highlighted 50 years since the turkey had been reintroduced to the state; when in 1976, Wisconsin traded some of its …
Undefeated conference champs
Having already won the Great Northern Conference championship outright, the Lakeland girls’ soccer team won once more to go undefeated in conference play for the first time in three years. The Thunderbirds beat Medford 2-0 in the final GNC game of the season Tuesday in Minocqua.
Vilas County board approves salary increase for finance director
The Vilas County board Tuesday approved a resolution calling for a salary increase for county finance director Darcy Smith. The resolution states that under the county’s existing compensation policy, “a market adjustment can be made when required.”
Friends of the Mercer Public Library launch annual membership drive
The Friends of the Mercer Public Library have announced the commencement of their annual membership drive. Anyone who donates — regardless of amount — is considered a member and helps support the library’s programs and services, according to the announcement.
Saylor Timmerman, University of Arkansas softball punch ticket to the Women’s College World Series
University of Arkansas freshman Saylor Timmerman and the Razorbacks advanced to the Women’s College World Series for the first time in program history Saturday, May 23. The Razorbacks hosted Duke University in the Fayetteville Super Regional. In a best-of-three format, Arkansas beat Duke 14-5 in five innings on Friday, May …
Fishing Has No Boundaries makes impact in Eagle River for over 30 years
Eagle River Fishing Has No Boundaries has been helping those with disabilities get out on the water and have fishing memories to cherish for a lifetime. This year’s event, June 6-7, will mark 31 years of the program being held.
Community Drum Circle returns to Northwoods Hub June 13
The monthly Community Drum Circle at the Northwoods Hub invites people of all ages and experience levels to come together for an afternoon of rhythm, music, and community connection. The next gathering will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Northwoods Hub, formerly known as the …
Gun-and-run Crandon teens in jail after leading 100 mph chase in Rhinelander
A trio of teens is in Oneida County Jail, with cash bonds set from $150,000 to $350,000, after being apprehended with a fourth teen Friday, May 22, following an alleged shooting incident near Rhinelander’s Hodag Park and subsequent high-speed chase.
