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MHLT school board discusses field trip opportunities for students
Improving the educational benefits of field trips and other similar activities for students at the Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk (MHLT) school district was a matter briefly discussed at Monday’s school board meeting.
Arbor Vitae to conduct a ‘do over’ on procedure for two ordinances
The Arbor Vitae town board will be doing over a portion of its Feb. 15 meeting, the part of the meeting having to do with passage of two hand written ordinances submitted by Arbor Vitae fire chief Mike Van Meter.
Resident, snowmobile club, town board talk Oak Drive trail issue in Hazelhurst
A snowmobile trail near Oak Drive will not be groomed from now on, per the orders of Hazelhurst town chairman Ted Cushing. The town last year, Cushing said at Monday’s town board meeting, gave the Minocqua Forest Riders permission to have parts of the snowmobile trail on Oak Drive open …
Bangstad defamation trial set for October 23
A trial date of October 23 has been set for Lakeland Times publisher Gregg Walker’s libel and defamation lawsuit against Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) owner Kirk Bangstad.
Minocqua town board to conduct first reading to open additional ATV/UTV routes
The Minocqua town board at its Tuesday meeting agreed to have a first reading of a draft ordinance amendment which would allow for all terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) use on all town roads except on roads from Country Club Road to County Highway J and other …
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Bangstad disrupts Minocqua town board meeting with ‘point of order’
Minocqua Brewing Company (MBC) owner Kirk Bangstad appeared at the Minocqua town board’s Tuesday meeting, wasting no time to tell the board what he wants.
Bombshell: DNR sat on resolutions opposing Pelican River Forest purchase
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff did not inform the Natural Resources Board about resolutions of opposition to the Pelican River Forest easement purchase submitted by two Oneida County towns prior to the board’s vote in October to approve funding for the project, though the agency had received the resolutions …
Arbor Vitae town board approves fee schedule
The Arbor Vitae town board at its March 15 meeting discussed fees the town charges for the main hall at the town hall and community center.
Confusion, concern in St. Germain over open-records compliance
In discussing St. Germain’s open-records policy during the Monday, March 13 town board meeting, Supervisor Ted Ritter said he was “shocked” by advice he had received from the town’s attorney, Steve Garbowicz.
Plum Lake town board gets the word on more ambulance cost
The town of Plum Lake is one of several in Vilas County that will have to make adjustments in their budgets to accommodate an increase in costs related to ambulance intercept service from Oneida County.
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Minocqua ad hoc to present Holtz Builders solution to town board
During its March 16 meeting, Minocqua’s ad hoc committee on labor and housing decided to move forward with putting together a presentation to go with its final report for the town board to showcase one solution which would address housing needs for seasonal workers in the area.
Lac du Flambeau town board discusses latest on new fire station
Members of the Lac du Flambeau town board will meet this Thursday at 1 p.m. with members of the Lac du Flambeau Fire department’s building committee as well as architect Glenn Morrison regarding the bid for construction of a new fire station.
Lake Tomahawk residents share concerns about Lily Street flooding
Residents near Lake Tomahawk’s Lily Street and Bradley Street attended the town board’s March 8 meeting to voice concerns regarding flooding and drainage issues.
Recent heavy snowfalls means special precautions for homeowners
With recent heavy snowfalls, homeowners in the Northwoods should take special precautions to remove snow from roofs and appliance vents. According to John Hunt from Oneida Roofing, ice dams on roofs have been a big issue this year.
Late winter snow keeps riders and silent sports enthusiasts on great trails
Whether visitors are looking for silent sports trails or are ready to “Braaaap!” their way through the weekend, recent high snowfall totals have put the trails in the Northwoods in great condition for late winter outdoor activities.
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