School of musky
PreK, fourth- and fifth-grade students of Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary School gather around Department of Natural Resources fish culture technician Tom Lorenzen, left, and principal Rich Fortier as he releases the school’s musky mascot into Lake Minocqua on Tuesday, March 3.
Gaining state experience
The individual state gymnastics competition provided Lakeland freshman Malin Awker with experience against top talent from around the state. Awker took part in the WIAA Division 2 individual state gymnastics meet Saturday at Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids. She did the all-around, competing in all four events.
Oneida County seeks to limit permits for properties with violations
The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee moved closer this week to defining how and whether zoning permits can be issued for properties with existing violations, though some legal realities will prevent the ordinance from going as far as some members had hoped.
Nicolet College announces new seasons of community classes, events and exhibits
Nicolet College has announced its new season of upcoming community classes, events and exhibits that inspire creativity, wellbeing and connection. The lineup shows a busy season at the Theatre, Gallery, and Community Classes at Nicolet College.
Season review: Lakeland boys’ swim persevered amidst small numbers
The Lakeland boys’ swim team battled through injuries and adversity, ending the season with individual progress made. The Thunderbirds finished fifth out of five teams with four total conference points in the Great Northern Conference standings.
Minocqua town board discusses possible overlay zoning districts
The Minocqua town board discussed potentially creating overlay zoning districts specific to the town at its meeting on March 3. On Feb. 24, the Minocqua plan commission formally authorized town chairman Mark Hartzheim, also the plan commission chairman, to pursue the creation of overlay zoning for the town with Oneida …
Ongoing mental health challenges facing adolescents
World Teen Mental Wellness Day, observed March 2, highlights the continued challenges facing adolescents and their families. Behavioral health professionals at Aspirus Health say many of those challenges stem from disruptions that have shaped teens’ emotional development.
Season review: LUHS girls’ wrestling program took the next step forward
In a new era for the Lakeland Union High School girls’ wrestling team, they got a new coach and put together several top performances throughout the season while making a little history.
LdF school board approves 2026-27 pay increases or teachers, support staff
The board of education for the Lac du Flambeau school district last week approved teacher and support staff pay increases for the 2026-27 school year. Before the pay approval at the March 4 meeting, district superintendent Josh Ernst, in giving a brief overview of staffing for the 2026-27 school year, …
Eagle River’s Sunshine For Humanity recognized for meeting national recovery residence standards
Sunshine For Humanity Inc. has announced their certification by the Wisconsin Association of Sober Housing (W.A.S.H.), the state affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), as meeting NARR quality standards, including community standards, ethics and education.
LdF town board helps Hornshoe Snowmobile Club
Lac du Flambeau’s Northern Hornshoe Snowmobile Club will get some assistance from the town of Lac du Flambeau in the process to purchase a new tractor for trail grooming. The assistance, though, won’t be monetary in nature.
Quilt entry registration open for Cranberry Country Quilters summer show
The 19th biennial Cranberry Country Quilters quilt show will be held on Saturday, July 18, at Northland Pines High School in Eagle River. Quilt entry registration is now open and continues through May 18. The registration form and submission information are available online at ccquilters.com. Pre-registration is required.
Presque Isle electors to decide if clerk should be elected or appointed
The Presque Isle town board agreed during a meeting on March 5 to ask electors in April if the town clerk position should be an elected or appointed one. Town chairman Al Eschenbauch said he wanted the board to make a decision sooner rather than later on if it should …
March events at Minocqua Public Library
March events at the Minocqua Public Library are listed below. For more information on any of them, visit www.minocqualibrary.org or call 715-356-4437.
Rhinelander Police Department announces release of sex offender Winkler
Michael W. Winkler Sr. was released from incarceration on Tuesday, March 3, the Rhinelander Police Department announced in a press release and on Facebook that day. Winkler will reside at 949 North Stevens Street in Rhinelander. The RPD describes him as being 5-foot-10, with white hair and green eyes, and …
Survey shows Gen Z job seekers are relying on parents more and more
Gen Zers, the generation of those born between 1997 and 2012, are relying on their parents more often and a recent survey showed they are even having their parents do much of the work for them in getting a job. According to a January survey by the company Resume Templates, …
Supreme Court strikes Trump tariffs under emergency law
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision striking down President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs has been widely portrayed as a decisive judicial rebuke of the president’s trade agenda, but the president and his administration don’t necessarily see it that way, and, in a strong dissent, …
