Trevor Greene
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After loads of snow, there’s high expectations for this year’s snowmobile season
After the first major snowfall of the season, the Northwoods was left with piles of wet and heavy snow, making trail conditions prime for snowmobiling and providing local businesses with optimism for a strong winter tourism season.
First ever Birchell Family Memorial Ice Fishing Contest Jan. 10 on Pike Lake Chain
A new ice fishing tournament on Saturday, Jan. 10, will honor the Birchell family, Tom, his wife Carol and their daughter Stephanie. All three tragically died as the result of a fire on June 29, 2025, at their home in the Pike Lake area west of Minocqua.
The snow everyone wanted, but storm causes outages and hazardous conditions
A winter snow storm affecting much of Wisconsin swept through the Northwoods the evening of Dec. 28 and lasted through the afternoon of Dec. 29. According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, there was over a foot of snow reported in many parts of north central Wisconsin.
Gas prices hit lowest price on average in US since 2020
Pump prices, on average, were at their lowest since 2020 in the United States last month. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline fell below $3 on Dec. 1 for the first time since February of 2021.
Minocqua plan commission approves two single-family short-term rentals
The Minocqua plan commission approved two administrative review permits (ARPs) for short-term rentals that fall within single-family zoning during a meeting on Dec. 30. The first ARP approved was for a property at 8297 West Amber Lake Road, applied for by Maggie Siclovan and owned by Timber Ridge Builders LLC.
Dr. Kate Museum nominated for Governor’s Tourism Award
The Dr. Kate Museum has been nominated for a 2026 Governor’s Tourism Award in the category of Arts, Culture & Heritage. According to Travel Wisconsin, the Arts, Culture & Heritage category celebrates organizations or destinations showcasing “arts, culture or heritage to enhance the tourism experience and economic well-being of a community.” Last year’s winner of the award was the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Ice is firming up, caution still advised
While ice is still in its early stages of forming on area lakes, it’s getting to the point where people, in general, can ride snowmobiles and fish with less stress of falling through. However, anytime a person ventures onto hardwater, caution should be taken.
Price County snowmobile trails open
The Price County snowmobile trail system opened Dec. 24 at 8 a.m. Iron County trails were the first to be open on Dec. 9, followed by Oneida and Vilas county trails 10 days later.
