Shopping with mom
Megan Colianni and her son Vinny, 7, check out a colorful display of handwoven creations while making the rounds at After Loon Delight at Torpy Park on Thursday, Aug. 6, in Minocqua.
Eric Hagge going strong almost half a century later
Hazelhurst native Eric Hagge has been playing in the Minocqua Men’s Softball League for almost half a century and is still going strong. This is Hagge’s 47th year in the Minocqua Men’s Softball League, which plays Thursday nights in the summer.
Johnson’s wolf bill blocked in Senate
An attempt by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson last week to secure a vote on his bill restoring wolf management to the states failed when a Senate Democrat blocked his effort. Johnson (R-Wisconsin) attempted to bypass the normal legislative process by asking for unanimous consent to pass his Pet and Livestock …
Boulder Junction resident receives Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Rising Star Award
For his efforts in shaping future outdoor recreation in Boulder Junction, Dennis Duke received the 2026 Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Rising Star Award July 30 at the Tall Pines Disc Golf Course, a complex which he helped create.
Packer preview: Stay healthy, win games
It seems like it’s the same story every year. The Green Bay Packers have championship aspirations before falling short. Question is — can they finally reach the big game?
Frontier Communications said to be ending landline service down Hwy. Y in Hazelhurst
Residents in Hazelhurst on County Highway Y are reporting that they will be losing their landline phone service through Frontier Communications in the coming months. Town of Hazelhurst chairman Ted Cushing said he received two phone calls from residents about the issue.
WEC issues reminders ahead of today’s partisan primary
As Wisconsin prepares for the Aug. 11 partisan primary, the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) released a checklist outlining what voters need to know before heading to the polls.
Snowshoe Baseball Alumni Appreciation Night on Aug. 17
The Lake Tomahawk Snowhawks are holding their inaugural Snowshoe Baseball Alumni Appreciation Night honoring all past Snowshoe players on Monday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Seating will be reserved for all alumni. Come and meet past and present Snowshoe players and relive some great memories.
Minocqua Public Library August events
The Minocqua Public Library will have a plethora of events for all ages in August. For preschool-aged children and toddlers (ages 0-5), the library hosts a guided music and movement class that takes place instead of “Wiggle, Giggle, Shake” on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Join the library staff in the …
Convicted sex offender Sann, released from prison in May, is back behind bars
A convicted sex offender released from prison May 19 is back in jail. Skyler H. Sann, 30, has been charged with one count of failure to register with the state Sex Offender Registry, a class H felony, for not reporting internet user names he was using, and one count of …
Nine-year sentence imposed on Johnson for possession of child pornography
A Rhinelander man originally charged with five counts of possession of child pornography, a class D felony, has been sentenced to nine years of prison. Ezra M. Johnson, 20, was arrested in August 2025 when found to possess 11 sexually explicit video files of children who appeared to be under …
Clerks panel to help voters prepare for election day
As Wisconsin prepares for the upcoming election, area residents are invited to attend “What Clerks Want Voters to Know: A Northwoods Community Conversation” on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Walter E. Olson Library, 203 N. Main Street in Eagle River.
