Big air at the beach
Braxten Jahn, 19, winds up for a spike in the air after a set from his brother Preston Jahn, 17, while the pair practice their beach volleyball skills at Torpy Park on Friday, Sept. 4, in Minocqua.
Lady T-Bird girls’ swim victorious in GNC opener
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team showed off its depth in the Great Northern Conference opener Thursday in Tomahawk. “We had a great meet,” LUHS coach Tierney Edwards said. “The girls had some tough practices this week and were feeling pretty sore, but they pushed through and had …
Algae bloom prompts health advisory on Big Arbor Vitae Lake
The Vilas County Public Health Department issued a health advisory notice on the morning of Sept. 2 regarding a blue-green algae bloom on the northeast shoreline of Big Arbor Vitae Lake off Buckhorn Road.
Parents, MHLT staff looking towards bus company for answers
Parents and Minocqua-Hazelhurst-Lake Tomahawk school district (MHLT) administrators are still confused about new routes put together by Lakeland Area Bus Services. MHLT district administrator Robert Smudde said part of the problem is that the district doesn’t have readable bus route maps, something which parents don’t even have access to.
Minocqua Dance now enrolling for 28th season
Minocqua Dance is thrilled to announce the launch of its 28th season, offering high-quality dance instruction to students of all ages, from 18 months to adult. Enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 season, with a variety of classes available in pre-ballet, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, poms, hip hop, and …
Wisconsin State Patrol reminds parents and caregivers to ensure children are buckled into the correct seat
Children are best protected in a vehicle when they are correctly buckled into the correct seat for their age and size. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s September Law of the Month reminds parents and caregivers to check their children’s car seats and booster seats for height and weight restrictions and ensure …
LUHS boys’ soccer stays perfect on the season
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team continued its homestand with two Great Northern Conference victories. The Thunderbirds beat Antigo 3-1 on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Then, Lakeland defeated Rhinelander 8-2 on Thursday. Both games took place at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua.
Presque Isle residents unhappy with new LUHS bus routes
Despite not being an agenda item, bus route changes for Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) students became a topic of discussion at Presque Isle’s Sept. 3 town board meeting. During the public comment section of the board meeting, Presque Isle resident Doug Wolter said when LUHS renegotiated its contract with …
Lakeland boys’ cross country gets first team win
Earlier in the season, the Lakeland cross country girls won as a team with the boys coming in second. Last week, the boys took home first place with the girls having the runner-up placement.
Aspirus emphasizes early recognition, teamwork during Sepsis Awareness Month
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1.7 million adults and more than 18,000 children in the United States develop sepsis each year, and at least …
The next phase of Boathouse reconstruction begins
Nearly a year after the Boathouse’s closure for a major reconstruction, the next phase of the project – the current building’s demolition to make way for a new structure – is proceeding. For the first time since a 1972 fire destroyed what had been the original Bosacki’s Boathouse, the business, …
Lakeland volleyball falls to Mosinee in GNC opener
The Lakeland Union High School volleyball team got put to the test in the Great Northern Conference opener. Mosinee, last year’s undefeated GNC champion, won 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-11) Thursday in Mosinee.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue warns senior homeowners about property tax scam
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) is warning homeowners about a viral online video promoting a nonexistent federal property tax relief program.
Work on U.S. Highway 51 in downtown Minocqua resumes Sept. 8
Construction crews will return for two weeks in downtown Minocqua to do more work on U.S. Highway 51 before shutting down for Beef-A-Rama on Saturday, Sept. 26. According to a press release by state Department of Transportation, work is to continue on Hwy. 51 from Front Street to the Minocqua …
Million-dollar cash bond halved for Stasik
The $1 million cash bond for a Pelican Lake man currently in Oneida County Jail has been lowered — but not as much as requested.
Minocqua looks to replace Squirrel River culvert
The Minocqua public works department will be receiving a grant of $652,500 from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to replace the Squirrel River culvert on Scotchman Lake Road. Minocqua director of public works Mark Pertile said the grant provides a substantial amount of money for the replacement project.
Lady T-Bird tennis takes down Phillips
The Lakeland Union High School girls’ tennis team picked up another Great Northern Conference victory last week. The Thunderbirds beat Phillips 7-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 1 in Minocqua.
Minocqua town board debates cell tower fall zone
The Minocqua town board, during its Sept. 1 meeting, approved one certified survey map, took no action on another, and agreed to allow both camping and liquor sales at the Minocqua Winter Park for the Dirty Squirrel Gravel Grind.
Lakeland Airport commission takes step toward a new administrator
The Lakeland Airport commission during a special meeting on Sept. 1, last week and following a nearly 45-minute closed session with Lac du Flambeau town clerk Susan Schoonover, voted to pay Schoonover for work she’s done since May after airport administrator Jesse Birginal suddenly resigned.
