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Midsummer Bluegrass Music Festival in Manitowish Waters this weekend
May 11, 2021
Set among the towering pine trees and lake-dotted landscape in Manitowish Waters comes the 31st annual Midsummer Bluegrass Music Festival on Thursday through Sunday, July 23-26. The event is hosted by the Cozy Cove Tavern & Restaurant, and this year’s outdoor event (Wisconsin’s longest running annual bluegrass festival) features five …
The eyes have it—Redman Gelinas Eye Care celebrates 40 years of quality care and community
May 11, 2021
There are three decisions Dr. Kirby Redman considers the best he’s ever made: marrying his wife, Anne; becoming an optometrist; and moving to Minocqua.
Hiller Boulder Junction Coffee Company
May 11, 2021
The Hiller family has a long history of experience in the cheese industry, with Cedar Valley Cheese being a third generation family business. Coffee didn’t seem to be in the picture for real estate agent Chris Hiller of ReMax Property Pros.
Mavericks Restaurante Mexicano brings generational, authentic flair to Woodruff
April 27, 2021
For longtime restaurant owner Andrea Cady-Teece, opening Mavericks Restaurante Mexicano was another way to bring her family’s love of food to the Northwoods.
Military spouses and veterans report highest losses to employment scams
April 27, 2021
A recent Better Business Bureau (BBB) report shed light on those most impacted by employment scams: military spouses and veterans. Military spouses and veterans were both more likely to be victimized than non-military consumers, and more notably, the median dollar loss was significantly higher — nearly double — than those …
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Yelton continues Bolger Funeral Home legacy
April 27, 2021
When Jill Yelton became the official owner of Bolger Funeral Home on Jan. 1 of this year, she was aware of the great responsibility she had acquired. “The funeral home has been in the Bolger family for so long,” she said. “It’s an honor to be able to carry on …
New business ARP approved by Minocqua plan
April 26, 2021
The Minocqua plan commission Tuesday approved an administrative review permit (ARP) for a new coffee shop and bakery in the building on the southeast corner of Oneida Street and East Chicago Avenue.
BBB tip: 8 tips for dealing with holiday pop-up shops
April 12, 2021
Some retailers are turning to outdoor pop-up shops during the COVID-19 pandemic. These temporary storefronts allow shoppers to avoid enclosed spaces while still getting to browse in-person. Indoor pop-up shops allow landlords look to fill vacant retail space in downtown areas and suburban malls.
A focus on adventure
April 12, 2021
Outdoor activities in the Northwoods are seemingly endless, yet much of it can go undiscovered for those not prepared or equipped for the adventure. Opened in November 2019, River’s Edge Lodge and Outfitters in Manitowish Waters is seeking to change that roadblock with its array of services. (subscriber access)
LDF Business Development Corporation announces new CEO
April 8, 2021
The Lac du Flambeau Business Development Corporation recently announced Dean Zaumseil as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
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BBB scam alert: Watch out for COVID-19 vaccine scams
April 7, 2021
With the United States and Canada close to approving a COVID-19 vaccine, government officials expect scams to emerge as distribution begins. Watch out for everything from phony treatments to phishing messages.
BBB scam alert: Social media gift exchange is an illegal pyramid scheme
April 2, 2021
A “Secret Santa” around the office, friends, and family can be fun. A gift exchange among online friends you haven’t met, well, that’s a little different and carries a heftier consequence. These gift exchanges, while they look like innocent fun, are really pyramid schemes — and are considered illegal.
Truck Country adds Western Star brand in Wausau, Minocqua
April 2, 2021
The Truck Country team is excited to announce its Wausau and Minocqua locations are now officially Western Star Trucks dealerships. The change is effective immediately.
BBB tips: 10 tips to stay cyber secure when working remotely
April 2, 2021
Several companies are still practicing safe work from home guidelines as a way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 or have adapted their employee policies to continue this practice.
BBB research shows spike in online purchase scams since COVID started
April 2, 2021
Scams related to online purchases, already on the rise in 2019, spiked further following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). A staggering 80.5% of consumers reporting online purchase scams in 2020 lost money. That figure has been creeping up from …
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