Michael Fashingbauer
Michael Fashingbauer, 72, a lifelong resident of the Lakeland area, passed into eternal life on December 18, 2025. Mike was a Dr. Kate baby, delivered in Tomahawk, on November 15, 1953, to Joseph and Rosalie Fashingbauer from Lac du Flambeau. He grew up on Moss Lake, attended LdF Grade School …
Frozen moments
Sadie Jones, left, and Mia Gignac skate to “Snow” during the Lakeland Figure Skating Club Holiday Show “Christmas Magic” on Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena in Minocqua.
Lac du Flambeau man charged in assault
A Lac du Flambeau man has been charged with first degree attempted intentional homicide in connection with an attack of a woman in Lac du Flambeau on Saturday, Dec. 13. According to a press release from the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department, tribal police officers and deputies with the …
Wolf advisory committee updates prompt questions from Conservation Congress
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) wolf advisory committee met this month at the Mead Wildlife Area in Milladore to hear updates on wolf management efforts in the state, including progress on the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) re-established wolf advisory committee.
Eagle comeback nets first win of the season
A comeback effort provided the Northland Pines girls’ hockey co-op its first win of the season on Tuesday. Before their win, the Eagles fell 6-0 to Beaver Dam on Friday, Dec. 12. The following day, the Northland Pines co-op tied the Icebergs 1-1 in double overtime in Stoughton. The Eagles …
Snowmy Kromer returns to Minocqua at new location
Construction of Snowmy Kromer, Minocqua’s iconic giant snowman, began this week at a new location, Torpy Park. Snowmy Kromer stands about 30 feet tall with a roughly 16-foot waist, making him a must-see roadside photo stop and a symbol of winter fun in the Northwoods. His appearance each winter depends …
Walker hound victim of wolf depredation in town of Little Rice
On Thursday, Dec. 11, a four-year-old Walker hound was depredated by wolves while bobcat hunting with its owner in Little Rice. The complainant said they noticed the hound remained stationary on the GPS tracking device at 3 p.m. The complainant could not get closer than 0.60 of a mile when …
T-Bird boys’ wrestling shows ‘growth’ in Barron
The Lakeland Union High School boys’ wrestling team had a few top finishes when they went to Barron last weekend. The Thunderbirds placed 10th out of 17 teams with 52.5 points at the Barron Invite on Saturday.
Minocqua Lions Club awards $10,000 grant to Campanile Center for the Arts
The Minocqua Lions Club has awarded a generous $10,000 grant to the Campanile Center for the Arts, reinforcing a shared commitment to vibrant community arts access throughout the Northwoods.
GLITC class teaches everyone how to butcher and can venison
A free class was held in Lac du Flambeau the weekend of Dec. 6-7, teaching people how to butcher a deer, properly prepare and can the meat and how to safely store it. The two-day class, at the Old Bingo Hall on Little Pines Road, was put on by the …
