Firey face paint and fun
Aurora Lee Wade gets her face painted by Bri Hoban and with the help of Karry Bruett during the Hogs and Hops event presented by the Woodruff Fire Department and Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau on Saturday, July 25, in Woodruff.
‘A battery for hire with a guitar fire’
I spent a good portion of an equalized charge wracking six strings around how to combine an Australian AC/DC with my Northwoods pen, and then it hit me like a bolt of lightning: a thunderstorm.
State’s erosion control measures fail at Stacks Bay
After declining to require the state Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration to obtain local permits for their Stacks Bay parking lot project, Oneida County has now found itself scrambling to require cleanup of exactly the kind of environmental failure county officials warned about months ago.
Dazzle’s Demons upend Snowhawks
Dazzle’s Demons packed a punch and handed the Snowhawks just their second loss of the summer.
A Very Special Birthday
This weekend is the annual celebration in Arbor Vitae known as the “Fireman’s Summerfest” and the 2026 edition of the event will highlight the 50th year of the Arbor Vitae fire department.
The Lake Where You Live
Aldo Leopold is perhaps best known to the general public for his writing, which includes the essential “A Sand County Almanac.” He was also, and more important, a pioneer in responsible wildlife management and ecological practice.
Season review: Lady T-Bird soccer season one to celebrate
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ soccer team had a season full of highlights, top players and wild finishes, all culminating in Great Northern Conference and regional titles. The Thunderbirds went 18-2-0 overall, 12-0-0-0 in the GNC. They scored 63 goals while giving up 12. Lakeland got off to one …
Community Church of Boulder Junction unveils Gathering Place Pavilion
After standing for almost 80 years, the parsonage next to the Community Church of Boulder Junction has become a space for all. The church officially unveiled its new Gathering Place Pavilion, an outdoor covered shelter, during an outdoor worship at the church on July 26.
Untreated effluent gets into the Tomahawk River from Lakeland Sanitary’s wastewater plant
The Lakeland Sanitary District (LSD) has, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), rectified an issue related to the LSD’s wastewater ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system which is used to treat effluent from the facility that goes into the Tomahawk River.
Traditional Hunters Education at Minocqua Gun Club starting Aug. 10
The Minocqua Gun Club will host a traditional, in-person Hunter Education class this August. The class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse just south of town. The class is structured for a 12-year-old comprehension level. The cost is $10 (cash or …
The culmination of connection
At the intersection of conversation and dead end roads, there are connections. Connections are what can build trust, and some may say they’re what brings dawn to the duck blind. Long-time Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warden, Tim Otto, has driven down countless roads in nearly 27 years with …
Last call for Bangstad? State revokes brewer’s license
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has revoked Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad’s brewer’s permit following a months-long investigation into alleged alcohol law violations. The revocation takes effect August 4 unless Bangstad appeals, which he indicated he would.
Mama Meg’s Kennels opens its doors in Arbor Vitae
Meg Evans has a passion and that passion is a big enough part of her life it led to her to opening a business to follow it. That passion is, essentially, taking care of other peoples’ pets.
Burkett resigns from Eagle River city council
A long-time member of the Eagle River city council has made other council members and city staff know he has resigned from the city council. Jerry Burkett, also chairman of the Vilas County board, made his announcement in a brief July 23 email to Eagle River mayor Deb Brown and …
Conservation abroad: how to adopt it
When people think of wildlife conservation in the United States, they often think of government agencies and nonprofit organizations. While these groups play a critical role, conservation takes many different forms around the world. In Kenya, community-based conservation has emerged as an effective solution by involving local residents directly in …
Red Cross issues rare crisis call for blood donors
For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives.
DNR releases fall 2026-spring 2027 hunting regulations and fall forecast
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) July 22 released both the hunting regulations (fall 2026-spring 2027) and the 2026 fall forecast series. Together, these resources contain most of the information that hunters will need to participate in hunting game species. The fall forecasts also include hunting and trapping outlooks …
