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Boulder Junction Musky Jamboree this weekend
Join us in the Musky Capital of the World ® Friday, Aug. 8 through Sunday, Aug. 10 for the 68th Annual Musky Jamboree as we celebrate our community, the end of summer, and of course, our favorite fish. Each day features a variety of activities so bring the whole family …
Mower mania
Roger Frishman leaves the competition in his dust during the annual Fireman’s Summerfest lawnmower races on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Fireman’s Park in Arbor Vitae.
Parks expert to speak on conservation ‘golden age’ at Minocqua library Aug. 9
Take a journey through national parks, American history and environmental history at the Minocqua Public Library tomorrow morning with Jeff Olson, author of “Kindred Spirits: The Story of the Extraordinary Nature conservation of Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir.”
Federal judge rules against the U.S. DOJ in Lac du Flambeau road issue
William Conley, a United States district judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, Wednesday made a decision in favor of the town of Lac du Flambeau in a lawsuit brought against it by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ).
Stephen King references The Lakeland Times, Minocqua in latest novel
While The Lakeland Times is committed to truth and objectivity in its own pages, it has now made a foray into fiction — by being included in bestselling author Stephen King’s latest novel, “Never Flinch.”
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Minocqua town board hires new police chief
Even before former Minocqua police chief Dave Jaeger’s retirement took effect on Jan. 1, 2025, the search for his replacement was expected to take some time.
Three people arrested in Minocqua for cocaine, methamphetamine
Three people were arrested in Minocqua last week for possession of cocaine, methamphetamine and for one of the individuals, felony bail jumping. According to the report filed by Minocqua police officer Devon Gaszak, he was dispatched to O’Reilly Automotive Parts on Aug. 1 to do a welfare check “on a …
Northwoods Honor Flight benefit looks to educate veterans, the public
By now most have heard of the Honor Flight. However, organizers of the Northwoods Honor Flight benefit, Cynthia and Jeff Devor, said, many veterans have still not taken that flight. There are a number of reasons for that, but the Devors said the hope with this event was to encourage …
Bangor woman found guilty for reckless homicide in Oneida County
A Bangor woman was found guilty at the conclusion of a five-day jury trial in Oneida County court on Aug. 1. Andrea Walker, 44, was convicted of first degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime, a class C felony that carries a maximum of 40 years in prison.
Beef-A-Rama 2025: A chance to bring the beef to your business
Something sizzling is heading to the streets of downtown Minocqua this fall — and we’re not just talking about the savory scent of slow-roasted beef! As part of the legendary Beef-A-Rama™ 2026 celebration, the visitors bureau is thrilled to roll out an exciting new opportunity for downtown businesses and official …
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Five Christian bands to perform at Freedom Worship event
Todd Schmitz and Jay Kucharas will host a free Christian music celebration at the 70 West Minocqua Park Complex to celebrate Freedom of Worship.
Pike Lake fire department talk dominates Fifield town board meeting
Even though a motion was made by a Fifield town supervisor to deny a request for mileage reimbursement submitted by a Pike Lake firefighter for over $550 and from 2023, no decision by the town board was made at its Tuesday meeting and town chairman Bill Felch indicated the town’s …
Wisconsin vaccination rates drop by 3 percent
As a new school year approaches, new data by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services show that the percentage of the student population meeting vaccination requirements declined 2.8 percent in 2024-25 from 2023-24 — 86.4 percent of the student population met requirements compared to 89.2 percent the year before — …
Prominent Land O’ Lakes dentist dies
A prominent northern Wisconsin business owner, community member and dentist, Dr. Peter Schindelholz, died this past weekend, according to Vilas County Sheriff Joe Fath.
St. Germain town board sets bid process for Sixteen Road
The St. Germain town board convened in special session on Aug. 4 to establish a timeline for contractors to submit bids for work on Sixteen Road. According to town supervisor Peggy Nimz, the board liaison to the town’s department of public works, the task of re-graveling Sixteen Road could be …
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