St. Anthony’s Women’s Club 63rd annual Spring Luncheon is May 15
All proceeds to fund two LUHS scholarships
The Women’s Club at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Lac du Flambeau welcomes the spring season and area community to their 63rd annual spring luncheon on May 15.
Dianna Lang: One of Minocqua’s valuable resources
Lang remembers old Minocqua, serves the community for decades
If you’ve dialed 356-5266 in the last three decades, there’s a good chance you’ve spoken to Dianna Lang. That’s the number for the Greater Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau, where lang has worked for 27 years, answering calls and helping the community and visitors with whatever they need.
Gifts from home
Locally-owned online shop ships ‘worry-free’ gifts to overseas service members
Last year, Hazelhurst resident Cindy Dunbar found herself searching for a creative outlet and new business venture. Before long, she crossed that idea with her strong sense of patriotism and past retail experience to develop Sincerely for Heroes, an online store that ships items directly to service members deployed overseas.
Beware of fly-by-night roofing crews, local builders warn
Transient crews may present themselves as local, offer shoddy work and not follow up
In the wake of recent thunderstorms and the onset of spring home improvement season, Northwoods contractors are warning homeowners to do their research when hiring construction crews, as many transient crews infiltrate the area every year, often offering quick, sub-par work with no means of following up after the job is done.
ArtStart charts path to stay at current building
City helps secure boiler loan, may renegotiate lease agreement
ArtStart’s future at 68 South Stevens Street has been in question for several weeks, after the Rhinelander city council tabled the non-profit’s request for assistance in paying for a new boiler at an April 14 council meeting.
Rural health systems pull out all the stops to draw physicians amid shortage
The U.S. is expected to face a massive shortage of physicians in the coming decade
Last year, the Association of American Medical Colleges released a report projecting the United States will face a physician shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036.
Minocqua to purchase three squad cars under lease agreement
2025 Dodge Durango purchase moved up to avoid ‘significant’ tariff cost increase
In a departure from their standard squad car replacement schedule, the Minocqua Police Department requested approval from the Minocqua town board for the purchase of three squad cars this year, paid out on a 5-year lease.
Rural health systems pull out all the stops to draw doctors amid shortage
The U.S. is expected to face a massive physician shortage in the coming decade
Last year, the Association of American Medical Colleges released a report projecting the United States will face a physician shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036.
Hwy. 51 construction project begins in Minocqua-Woodruff
Lane closures set to start next week
Drivers and pedestrians moving through the U.S. Highway 51 corridor between downtown Minocqua and Woodruff may have noticed road construction workers staking the ground and beginning traffic control late this week — that’s just the beginning.
Ice Golf tournament raises 15K for local causes
The final count is in: the Thirsty Whale’s 22nd annual Lake Minocqua Ice Golf Tournament raised $15,025, which was donated to local causes. Local beneficiaries this year included: the Tom Handrick Wrestling Scholarship, Jake Kozey Family Foundation, Woodruff VFW Post 7898 and Lakeland Food Pantry.
Hazelhurst town board to pursue tax levy increase
Levy increase would replace expiring loan payments, keeping taxes the same
The biggest news coming out of the Hazelhurst town board annual meeting was that the town board signaled their intent to pursue a tax levy increase later this year.
Autism Acceptance Fundraiser hauls in $33k for Lakeland STAR Academy
The 3rd Annual Autism Acceptance Fundraiser for Lakeland STAR Academy was a massive success, with donations surpassing the organizers’ goal by 65 percent.
Lakeland Sanitary District to be unaffected by any potential ban on water flouridation
Fluoride in local water is naturally occurring
Since his appointment as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has outlined a number of public health initiatives he’d like the department to pursue.
Red truck blues
Hazelhurst Fire Department searching for solution to update main fire engine
Sooner rather than later, the Hazelhurst Fire Department will have to do something about its fire engine. The truck, manufactured in 1999, is aging out of state-mandated standards, but a replacement isn’t necessarily the only solution. In fact, considering the cost, a new replacement isn’t a viable solution at all.
Invaluable Training
Firefighters learn to identify, survive deadly flashover fires
Flashover fires — it’s not common for the general population to know about them, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a good firefighter who doesn’t have some understanding of the phenomenon; probably because it’s one of the leading causes of firefighter deaths in the United States.
Breaking barriers: Across the Northwoods, responders train to navigate autism spectrum emergencies
Scholl Community Impact Group hosts nationally-recognized training to improve safety and communication
Dozens of local law enforcement officers and first responders from around the Northwoods came out this week to attend a series of free trainings about how to interact with individuals on the autism spectrum in emergency situations.
Northwoods businesses brace for slower summer season amid tariff uncertainty
In a moment that may define his second presidential term, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping round of tariffs on U.S. imported goods from dozens of countries last week. The executive order is bound to effect businesses, from Wall Street to Oneida Street — but just how remains to be seen.
Pavement resurfacing planned for Minocqua-Woodruff this summer
Road work to halt during the peak tourist weeks
As harsh winter weather continues to hold spring hostage, the Northwoods barrels closer to the clear skies, warm sun, slow traffic and noisy machinery of Wisconsin’s other season: road construction.
Autism expert offers emergency response training April 8-9, public invited
Dennis Debbaudt to host trainings in Minocqua, LdF, Manitowish Waters and Eagle River
Miscommunication can be deadly in any emergency situation, and may be more likely to arise when assisting someone on the autism spectrum. Fortunately, local law enforcement and first responders have the opportunity next week to listen to one of the leading experts on how to interact with people with autism in emergency situations.
Save More Marketplace named IGA USA Retailer of the Year
Owners honored with ‘Quality Without Compromise’ award
Save More Marketplace owners Brian and Julie Krueger were named USA Retailers of the Year by the Independent Grocers Alliance at the IGA Awards of Excellence Ceremony on Feb. 24 in Las Vegas. Save More is one of only eight U.S. retailers out of over 2,200 to be selected for this award.