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Sliding into summer’s sunset
Four-year-old Aleah Price, left, and six-year-old Colton Price enjoy the final days of summer on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Torpy Park in Minocqua.
Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally soars past expectations, raises nearly $40,000 for area non-profits
To say the organizers of the first Saluting Heroes Balloon Rally at Rhinelander’s Hodag Country Music Festival grounds at the beginning of August was a success is an understatement. Lake Tomahawk residents Nancy and Steve Woller spent part of their morning at Camp American Legion (CAL) on Aug. 25 making …
Vilas County EMS meeting draws a crowd in Eagle River
Vilas County government will, at least for the forseeable future and at committee level, work to see if there’s anything the county can do to assist its towns and the city of Eagle River with challenges associated with the rising cost of each municipality dealing with emergency medical service (EMS).
DOT continues to plan for Hwys. 51, Hwy. K, Swamp Lake Road intersection improvements
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is still in the process of receiving public input on planned improvements for the intersection of U.S. Highway 51 with County Highway K and Swamp Lake Road in the towns of Nokomis and Cassian.
Boulder Junction library Tech Talk class Sept. 17
The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a Tech Talk class on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. The class will be held in the Boulder Junction Community Center in the Boulder Lake Room. Registration is required.
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St. Germain man charged in 2024 motorcyle crash
A St. Germain man has been charged in Vilas County court with homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle in connection with a head-on motorcycle crash on County Highway H near Sundance Trail in Lac du Flambeau the night of Oct. 18, 2024.
Fall educational and social events for seniors with Learning in Retirement Program
Beginning Sept. 10, Nicolet College’s long-running Learning in Retirement Program will feature an exciting fall 2025 lineup of exciting educational and social opportunities for seniors.
Award-winning Native American flutist in Minocqua Friday
The Minocqua Public Library presents a special cultural event featuring acclaimed Native American flutist and multimedia journalist Darren Thompson. The free program will take place on Friday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. in the community gym, located just across the lobby from the library.
Slow and steady: Camp 9 Road bridge nears completion after turtle timeout
The nearly $900,000 project to reconstruct a 400-foot section of Camp 9 Road on Minocqua’s west side including construction of a bridge is almost complete. The section of the road the bridge is on is from Manhardt Road to Cedar Falls Road, the bridge replacing two 11-foot long corrugated metal …
Northern Wisconsin libraries celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September
It may be small, but a library card packs a mighty punch! With one card, you can borrow books, movies, games, puzzles, kits, state park passes, equipment and more from the 30 libraries in the Northern Waters Library Network! The Boulder Junction Public Library also offers engaging programs like book …
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Minocqua plan commission gives narrow roads wider scrutiny
Minocqua plan commission members last week indicated they will be requiring stricter adherence to road width requirements when approving easements and private roads in the future.
Democratic lawmakers introduce Tariff Tax Transparency Act
Two state Democratic lawmakers are targeting what they call “hidden taxes” on everyday goods, introducing legislation that would require retailers to itemize the cost of federal tariffs on consumers’ receipts.
St. Germain chamber presents grant to non-motorized trails committee
The St. Germain Chamber of Commerce presented a $500 Tourism Development Grant Award to the town of St. Germain non-motorized trails committee for the project “Advertising for 2026 Events.” This project will assist with booth costs at various bike expos to promote the 2026 Freedom 5K run and the Pedal …
Lakeland youth girls’ basketball travel team registration underway
The 2025-26 Lakeland youth girls’ basketball travel team registration is underway for all fourth through eighth grade girls interested in playing competitive basketball and who live in or attend school in the Lakeland Union High School district who want to compete against teams from northern and central Wisconsin.
Floral fun
Two-year-old Reese Kozisek enjoys picking flowers during the flower-themed Garden Storytime on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Minocqua Public Library.
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