Sticker surprise at storytime
Three-year-old Annabelle Buzzanca has fun playing with stickers during Storytime on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Minocqua Public Library.
Lady T-Bird wrestling makes history
History was made when the Lakeland Union High School girls’ wrestling team hosted its first-ever meet at the LUHS fieldhouse on Monday. First, the Thunderbirds finished eighth with 66.5 points at the Bluejay Challenge in Merrill on Saturday. Then, Lakeland took second out of six teams with 144.5 points in …
Cross Country Cruisers SnoFest starts today
The Cross Country Cruisers, a snowmobile club with trails in Arbor Vitae, Woodruff and parts of Minocqua, is holding its annual SnoFest event this evening and all day tomorrow. A fish fry or lasagna dinner is tonight at the club’s groomer barn, 1503 Helminski Road in Arbor Vitae. Serving starts …
The fascination and habits of ants
Ants are incredibly-strong, tiny insects that we all have seen. However, when ants invade people’s homes, they aren’t as well-received. There are ways to deal with ants. There are over 100 different ant species that live in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. A lot of them prefer to live outdoors …
Presque Isle given ultimatum to comply with law
The Vilas County district attorney has given the town of Presque Isle until January 30 to comply with a delinquent open records request from The Lakeland Times, warning that his office will seek a court order if the request is not satisfactorily resolved by that deadline.
T-Bird boys’ hoops rout Tomahawk, go cold late against Hodags
Two straight home games gave the Lakeland boys’ basketball team an opportunity to gain momentum as they marched through their season. The Thunderbirds beat Tomahawk 65-18 on Friday, Jan. 9 in a Great Northern Conference game. Then, Lakeland fell 67-52 to Rhinelander in another conference contest on Tuesday.
Pokémon Pop-Up Party at Eagle River library on Jan. 23
Trainers of all ages are invited to catch all the fun at the Demmer Library’s Pokémon Pop-Up Party Friday, Jan. 23, from noon to 2 p.m. This free event will celebrate our Poké friends with activities, crafts and play. Participants are encouraged to bring their cards or other items to …
DNR’s Free Fishing Weekend an option to spend some time outside
There are two times a year where people in Wisconsin can get out and fish without having to buy fishing licenses. One of those opportunities is this weekend. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Free Fishing Weekend is also a time different fishing organizations host clinics around the state.
Johnson awaits next court hearing in St. Germain homicide case
A 56-year-old man accused of killing his sister at their St. Germain home on March 21, 2025 is awaiting his next court appearance in the case, which is scheduled for April 7 at the Vilas County Courthouse in Eagle River.
Tomahawk takedown: Lady T-Birds beat Hatchets
The Lady Thunderbird basketball squad came up with its biggest win of the season last Friday in a road Great Northern Conference victory. Lakeland defeated Tomahawk 55-45 on Friday, Jan. 9 in Tomahawk. Then, Rhinelander snapped its losing streak against the Thunderbirds, winning 53-29 in Minocqua on Tuesday.
Free tax assistance available in Minocqua area Feb. 6 to April 10
Free income tax assistance will be available to Minocqua-area residents Feb. 6 to April 10. The service, provided by the AARP Foundation, is intended for people with low to moderate incomes, with a focus on those age 60 and older.
The Lake Where You Live
When my brothers and I were kids, our dad stated confidently, “Human fishing pressure has no real effect on fish populations.” That of course was a time when although catch-and-keep was the culture, equipment was fairly primitive; there were no fish locators, underwater cameras and side-scanning and forward-facing sonar; and …
Misconduct complaint filed against Frederick Melms
Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker has filed an attorney-misconduct complaint with the state court system alleging that Frederick Melms (no association with Melms, Hogan & Francois law firm), an attorney for Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad, has violated multiple provisions of the Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct.
Tested in Iola
A smaller Lakeland Nordic ski team tested its speed with a competition in Iola on Sunday. The Lakeland boys finished second out of seven qualified teams with 15 points at the Iola Freestyle Invite. Iola Winter Sports Club won with 14 points. The Lakeland girls didn’t have enough skiers to …
DNR seeking public input on beaver management
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public input on the state’s Beaver Management Plan. Comments can be submitted through various formats (an online comment tool, email or at any of the public listening sessions) through Jan. 31.
Presque Isle chair sheds light on NEMSD budget rift
Presque Isle town chairman Al Eschenbauch provided the town board with a report of his thoughts on what he called a “conflict” among the Northwoods Emergency Management Services District (NEMSD) board of directors during a meeting on Jan. 8.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a statewide effort to raise awareness about a cancer that can often be prevented and successfully treated when found early. The Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP) and healthcare partners across Wisconsin are encouraging people to learn more about prevention, regular screening, and available resources.
