Happy Easter!
Hawken Dischinger, 3, and his brother, Barett, 6, have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny during the Lions Easter Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, at the Boulder Junction Community Center.
2024-25 creel survey reports for Tomahawk Chain, Minocqua, and Kawaguesaga lakes
If you’re an angler who fishes on the Minocqua Chain, you may have been interviewed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff during past fishing seasons about what you caught, how long you’ve been out, and some of the specific species you’re targeting.
Firebird Foundation satisfies the community’s sweet tooth with successful kringle drive
The Firebird Foundation held an inaugural kringle drive from Feb. 20 to March 9 and it turned out to be a big success. The foundation works to raise funds to improve the Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk School district. Ryanne Reed, incoming foundation president, said she wasn’t sure what to expect.
LdF Tribe bans fishing of walleye, musky by non-members on several lakes within reservation
The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians announced on March 30 fishing for walleyes and muskies on several lakes within the reservation will be closed to non-tribal members, as well as forward trolling on all lakes within the reservation.
Lakeland’s Kennedy Howard wins second state title in three years
One Lakeland Wrestling Club wrestler stood atop the podium as a state champion during last weekend’s state tournament. Lakeland took part in the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation (WWF) Kids Folkstyle State Championships Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29 in Madison. Lakeland’s Kennedy Howard won her second state title in three …
Caramel on the Coast
Of all of the duck species in North America, the fulvous whistling duck is probably the most unfamiliar to Wisconsin. It likes the warm, treeless coastlines of Texas and the ocean expanses that border the Louisiana bayou. Habitats like the Everglades, where you see American alligators, is where you can …
Photo Gala to showcase wildlife and nature images at Campanile
At the Campanile Center for the Arts in Minocqua on Saturday, April 25, come see a wide variety of photos and vote for your favorites all while supporting a good cause during the Northwoods Wildlife Center’s annual photo gala.
Rhinelander outslugs Lakeland in GNC softball opener
Hits and runs were aplenty in the Lakeland softball team’s home and Great Northern Conference opener on Tuesday. Rhinelander beat Lakeland 10-8 to hand the Thunderbirds their first loss of the season.
County weighs $2 million transfer as out-of-home placement costs surge
Oneida County was hit last year with an unexpected surge in out-of-home placement costs for children, and so a resolution to transfer $2 million to cover the overage for last year is now headed to the county board.
Dominating the track
The Lakeland Union High School track and field team had some of the top times and marks at its home indoor meet. The Lakeland boys took first out of seven teams with 217 points at the T-Bird Indoor Invite Saturday at LUHS in Minocqua. The Lakeland girls finished second out …
Denim & Dessert invites community to join upcoming Old-Time radio production
Denim & Dessert, a Presque Isle–based nonprofit readers theatre group founded in 2004, is gearing up for its next production and inviting community members to get involved. The group has staged more than 40 lively shows over the past two decades, drawing enthusiastic audiences from across the Northwoods.
Lakeland local election preview
Tuesday is election day and locally, there aren’t many contested races for seats on the Vilas and Oneida county boards or for town boards and school boards but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some interesting matchups.
The Lake Where You Live
On one of my favorite winter websites (www.lakeice.squarespace.com) a writer said in essence that if you spend a lot of time on frozen lakes, sooner or later you’ll break through.
DNR reminds anglers of new opening day for inland trout harvest season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2026-27 inland trout season will open on April 4 and run through Oct. 15, increasing harvest opportunities throughout the state’s inland streams, springs and spring ponds.
Extreme weather and climate services roadshow virtual webinar April 14
The Rural Partnerships Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is having an Extreme Weather and Climate Services Roadshow virtual webinar on Tuesday, April 14, from noon to 1 p.m.
Contractors to begin two DOT projects April 6
Two projects on U.S. Highway 51 that will effect the Lakeland area in one way or another are scheduled to start on Monday, April 6. One project in Minocqua is intended to improve portions of U.S. Highway 51 from the bridge over Lake Minocqua north to Front Street.
Mercer High School track and field opens new season
The Mercer High School track and field team started its new season Saturday in Minocqua. The Tigers ran in the T-Bird Indoor Invite at Lakeland Union High School. The Mercer girls finished fourth out of seven teams with 43 points. The Mercer boys finished fifth out of seven teams with …
