Trevor Greene
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Notable author comes to Minocqua Nov. 13 promoting new book, ‘Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for Pennies’
Margi Preus, an award winning author, will be at the Minocqua Public Library on Nov. 13 to talk about her new children’s book “Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for Pennies,” published Oct. 28.
Trapper of the Northwoods
Wisconsin’s trapping season began for most species on Oct. 18. Some trappers read the woods and strategically place traps for fun while, say, at deer camp or during a fall stay at the cabin. Others do it for a little extra cash on the side for the furs they’re able to sell or for property owners who want to manage their lands. And then there’s trappers who do it because they embrace the challenge and truly love doing it.
The Boathouse to get ‘brand new, but familiar’ overhaul under Gage Marine
At this year’s Beef-a-Rama Festival, The Boathouse, located at 305 West Park Avenue in Minocqua, announced it will close at the end of October for a “comprehensive year-long renovation that will elevate your dining experience!” The announcement culminated in a weekend send-off Packer party.
North Lakeland board of education approves 2026 budget
The North Lakeland School district’s budget and total tax levy was approved by the board of education during a board meeting following its budget hearing and annual meeting on Oct. 28. District administrator and principal Brent Jelinski said the hearing, annual meeting and special meeting lasted a combined total of nearly 20 minutes. He said there was only one member of the community who attended.
MHLT students learn about the Northwoods living experience
Seventh grade students of Minocqua Hazelhurst Lake Tomahawk School (MHLT) have had the opportunity the last two years to take a class about the outdoors and the traditions that come with living in the Northwoods.
Minocqua Winter Farmers Market to debut Nov. 9
While swimming, boating and walking outside in a T-shirt has gone away with the summer weather, there’s one thing that will be here to stay this winter — that’s Minocqua’s farmers market. The Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau has decided to continue the usual summer months only farmers market into the winter this year, dubbing it as the Minocqua Winter Farmers Market.
LUHS reassigns over $3 million in general fund, budget gets approved
The Lakeland Union High School (LUHS) board of education agreed at its Oct. 27 meeting to move $3,473,500 from an assigned account to an unassigned account. At the school board’s Oct. 13 special meeting, district business manager Eric Schley explained that she couldn’t understand when and why that money was designated as “assigned” funding.
Where do you find a Wisconsin ring-neck?
The pheasant hunting season in Wisconsin opened on Oct. 18 and, according to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR), approximately 75,000 birds from the state’s game farm will be stocked on over 80 properties statewide. Daily bag limits were one rooster per day the first two days of the season, but now that daily bag limit has increased to two.
