A sweet treat
Korie Pruitt, 6, left, and Kinley Pruitt, 8, discover a colorful cotton candy treat while exploring the Boulder Junction Flea Market on Tuesday, July 14.
Sunshine Bear Boutique takes family-friendly approach to children’s clothing
Down a row of lamp posts inside Gaslight Square Mall in downtown Minocqua sits Sunshine Bear Boutique, a recently established business that specializes in children’s clothing and accessories.
Initial plans revealed for DOT’s Hwy. 70 west project
Representatives with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and a consulting firm involved with a project to improve State Highway 70 from the Vilas County line east to where the road becomes a four-lane roadway near the Morgan Road intersection in Minocqua conducted a public information meeting at the Minocqua …
Walk-off bunt caps comeback
The Lakeland 14U youth softball team powered through adversity in a comeback win over Hurley Wednesday. Lakeland defeated Hurley 8-7 in six innings at Lenz Field in Minocqua. Zoe Sievert delivered a walk-off RBI following a sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Season review: LUHS track and field team flourished
The Lakeland Union High School track and field team had plenty of accolades in a season full of highlight performances.
Minocqua Public Library annual book sale
Get ready, book lovers! The Minocqua Public Library Foundation is excited to announce the return of its eagerly awaited annual book sale. This beloved community event thrives on your generous support to keep our shelves brimming with treasures.
Lac du Flambeau won’t be joining Northwoods EMS district
The town of Lac du Flambeau won’t be joining the Northwoods Emergency Medical Services District (NEMSD) anytime soon. That was the update the town board received from town chairman Matt Gaulke during its July 15 meeting.
North Woods Art Tour kicks off this week
The North Woods Art Tour begins on July 24 and finishes up on July 26. Thirty-three different studios, from as far south as Irma to as far north as Land O’ Lakes will be open for visitors daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
United States Men’s National Team had me believing at the World Cup
Soccer is a sport that will always be near and dear to my heart. The performance of the United States Men’s National Team had me standing and cheering all the way to the end. The U.S. hosted the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2026 along with Canada …
Presque Isle to borrow $378,693 for road repairs
The Presque Isle town board voted unanimously to borrow $378,693 from Headwaters State Bank to cover road work costs at Thursday night’s meeting. “Now, in talking to a couple of people on the finance committee tonight ... they recommended the 10-year (loan) as the best option for us to consider,” …
Minocqua Museum needs help, seeking volunteers
The Minocqua Museum has begun its 2026 summer season on. Volunteers are needed to greet visitors and guide them through the numerous exhibits. A three-hour time slot one day a week is all that is expected; either 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. We are looking …
St. Germain cancels contract for multi-sports court
The St. Germain town board during its July 13 meeting voted to cancel a contract for a multiple-use outdoor sports court after accepting what turned out to be an erroneous bid submitted by the contractor last month.
White Sand Lake Association sues the Lac du Flambeau tribe over boat landing access
The White Sand Lake Association in Lac du Flambeau filed on July 6 a federal lawsuit in the United States District Court’s Western District of Wisconsin against the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
Erasing Little Italy is about more than a map
New York City has long been celebrated as a city of immigrant neighborhoods. Little Italy, Chinatown, Harlem, Washington Heights, Brighton Beach — these communities tell the story of generations of newcomers who helped build America’s largest city while gradually becoming part of it.
Scary stuff
Representative Ro Khanna was touring the West Bank in Israel when, he says, a group of armed Israeli settlers detained his group. A terrifying incident, it would seem. A publicity stunt, Khanna’s critics were quick to point out. IDF forces said they arrived at the scene and disbanded the settlers. …
Sabrina “Brina” Marie Cross
Sabrina “Brina” Marie Cross, age 47, a resident of Lac du Flambeau, passed away July 14, 2026. She was born in Woodruff to parents Ralph Philemon and Bernita LaBarge. Sabrina graduated from Lakeland Union High School. She loved to take care of her loved ones.
James (Jim) Boerke
James (Jim) Boerke, 78, of Hazelhurst, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Jim was born in Richland Center to Barbara J. Reagles on October 13, 1947.
