Good times at the library
Knoxlyn Goeden, 4, left, and Brintyn Goeden, 1, right, enjoy a guided music and movement program at the Minocqua Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Calyn Smolinski breaks LUHS breaststroke record
One of Lakeland’s top swimmers broke a 24-year-old school record in the Lakeland Union High School girls’ swim team’s home opener on Thursday. Freshman Calyn Smolinski won two events and set a new LUHS record in the 100-yard breaststroke, but it wasn’t enough as the Thunderbirds fell 108-62 to Rhinelander …
Preparations underway for Beef-A-Rama
Downtown Minocqua will be shut down by thousands of visitors eager to enjoy the 61st annual Beef-A-Rama, the iconic festival centered around slow-roasted beef, on Sept. 26. Diana Langg, who is in charge of the Beef-A-Rama judges, said people attending the festival should expect to arrive hungry.
Presque Isle approves High Lake wake ordinance
The Presque Isle town board, at its Sept. 17 meeting, approved an ordinance restricting artificial wake enhancement on High Lake, which also borders Land O’ Lakes and Boulder Junction. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch said Land O’ Lakes brought forward the proposed ordinance for the other two municipalities to review.
Aspirus Rhinelander invites community to Meet & Greet with local health care providers
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital and Aspirus Rhinelander Clinic – N Shore are inviting community members to a special Community Meet & Greet on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Main Floor Galleria. The event offers an opportunity to connect with local health care providers, learn about services …
Tomahawk tidal wave tanks T-Birds
A couple of plays completely turned the momentum of Lakeland football’s most recent game, culminating in the team’s fourth straight loss. Tomahawk scored 27 unanswered points, all in the second half, to defeat the Thunderbirds 27-6 Friday at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua.
Lakeland area man charged with solicitation of prostitutes
A Lac du Flambeau man charged with one count of solicitation of prostitutes, a Class H felony in Wisconsin, faces up to six years in prison if ultimately convicted. Richard J. Fimreite, 64, could also have to pay a fine of up to $10,000.
Lake Tom Sno Fleas – Trail Riders to host chicken dinner fundraiser on Oct. 10
Lake Tomahawk Sno Fleas — Trail Riders will host its annual chicken dinner fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 4 p.m. at Shamrock Pub‑n‑Eatery at 7235 Bradley St., in Lake Tomahawk.
Lawsuit challenges warrantless searches through Flock network
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has filed a federal lawsuit challenging law enforcement’s warrantless use of Flock cameras, arguing that the rapidly expanding system allows police to reconstruct people’s movements with a degree of precision that triggers Fourth Amendment protections.
Lakeland cross country teams finish in top 10 at Smiley
The Lakeland Union High School cross country team displayed positive results in one of the larger meets of the season. The Thunderbirds ran in the 70th annual Bill Smiley Invitational Saturday at Wausau East High School. Competing in the Division 1 race, the Lakeland boys finished ninth out of 25 …
October electors meeting scheduled in Lac du Flambeau
The Lac du Flambeau town board will conduct a special town meeting in October to give town residents the opportunity to vote on the proposed town sale of its former fire station building on Wild Rice Avenue. The building was taken out of service as a fire station by the …
Free Microsoft certification exams now available at the library in Eagle River
The Walter E Olson Memorial Library is excited to announce a new partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Future-Ready Wisconsin.
T-Bird boys’ soccer defeats Merrill
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team won its eighth straight game to open the season after a 4-1 victory over Merrill Thursday at IncredibleBank Field in Minocqua.
Non-voting seat on the Lakeland Airport Commission discussed
The Lakeland Airport Commission, in the months since airport administrator Jesse Birginal resigned in May, continues to work through matters of different types and get things in order to commission satisfaction before the decision is made to bring another administrator onboard.
AAA: Holiday travel planning starts now
Labor Day marked the unofficial end of summer, and AAA says now is the time for travelers to begin planning their Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s vacations. According to a new AAA travel survey, nearly one-fourth (18 percent) of Wisconsinites begin planning holiday trips during September and October, while only …
Arbor Vitae town board’s choice to stay with appraisal company takes heat rounds
The Arbor Vitae town board’s decision to stay with Bowmar Appraisal to handle the town’s property assessments during its revaluation came under fire during the public comment portion of the town board’s Sept. 16 meeting.
Lakeland volleyball goes 2-2 in Eau Claire
The Lakeland Union High School volleyball team traveled west Saturday to face some different competition in its fourth non-conference invite of the season.
Mercer volleyball drops second straight conference match
The Mercer High School volleyball team fell 3-0 (16-25, 25-27, 23-25) to Butternut (8-2, 3-0 Northern Lights) in a Northern Lights Conference match Thursday in Mercer.
Beverly A. Graveen Bauman
Beverly A. Graveen Bauman, age 86, of Lac du Flambeau, passed away on September 15, 2026. She was born on April 4, 1940 in Hayward to Elmer and Mabel Graveen.
